Treasury Talent Wars: Evolving Roles, Strategic Skills and Salary Trends for 2025

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What a year it’s been for treasury! In this special year-end episode, we take a deep dive into the state of the global treasury job market in 2024 and what lies ahead for 2025.

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Featuring

Katie Hardie

Executive Consultant, Global Treasury

Joe Grabowski

Executive Consultant, US Treasury

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

About this episode

Join Mike Richards, Katie Hardie, and Joe Grabowski as they explore:

  • 2024 hiring challenges: How tighter budgets, extended approval processes, and “recruit-to-replace” trends reshaped treasury recruitment.
  • Strategic skill demands: Why treasury roles now require a blend of operational expertise, project management, and forward-thinking capabilities.
  • Hybrid work evolution: How 2-3 office days per week became the standard—and why exceptions still exist.
  • Salary trends: The rise in competition for junior-level roles and the importance of benchmarking salaries with tools like the Treasury Salary Survey.
  • The power of networking: Why personal connections and live events are key to career growth in a crowded market.

Looking ahead, we also share insights on what 2025 holds for treasury professionals, including the growing emphasis on strategic skills, expanded networking opportunities through Treasury Career Corner LIVE events, and a biannual Treasury Salary Survey to keep pace with market dynamics.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Treasury Salary Survey: Benchmark your earnings or hiring expectations at treasurysalary.com
  • Treasury Career Corner LIVE Events: Check out our calendar for 2025, with events across the US, UK, and Europe: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/events/
  • Treasury TV on YouTube: Watch live recordings and exclusive content to stay informed here: YouTube.

Whether you’re building your treasury career or your team, this episode will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of the evolving job market.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform and get ready for 2025!

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