Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 380+ treasury professionals about their treasury careers on his weekly podcast, The Treasury Career Corner.

Each week he talks to them about how they built their careers, where they are now and where they see both themselves and the treasury profession going to next.

In each episode, Mike talks to his guests about their career paths, key challenges, and leadership insights.

The conversations provide practical takeaways on:

Career Growth & Leadership – The pivotal decisions, challenges, and strategies that shaped their careers

Strategic Decision-Making – How they lead teams, manage risk, and drive success

The Future of Treasury – Their perspectives on industry trends and the skills needed to stay ahead

Listen to the podcast for real-world treasury career insights, leadership lessons, and strategies to help you navigate your own career path.

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Mike Richards

  • #251

    31 January 2023

    Making Smart Treasury Technology Choices with Anshul Patni

    Learn how treasury professionals can prioritize and maximize technology to enhance their role, gain insights from Anshul Patni about his journey in the industry, and discover valuable tips on adapting to new roles and enhancing risk management practices in treasury.

    Anshul Patni

  • #249

    24 January 2023

    The Transition From Treasury to CFO with Topi Jokiranta

    Transitioning from Head of Group Treasury to CFO, Topi Jokiranta shares insights on the value of trying new things in treasury, the differences between public and private companies, and the importance of ownership in small treasury teams.

    Topi Jokiranta

  • #248

    17 January 2023

    Mastering Treasury Interviews with Eddie Trahearn

    Eddie Trahearn, Head of Treasury at GB Bank, shares expert advice on building a trustworthy treasury team, offering valuable insights on interview techniques, team member criteria, and risk management decisions from his extensive 13-year treasury career, including key tips for young treasurers.

    Edward Trahearn

  • #247

    10 January 2023

    Building a Rewarding Career Within One Company with Patrick McCartan

    Build a fulfilling and successful treasury career by considering a different approach - learn from Patrick McCartan at Caterpillar Inc. who shares insights on long-term growth within the same company, emphasizing the value of diverse experiences, continuous learning, and the importance of teamwork in treasury roles.

    Patrick McCartan

  • #246

    3 January 2023

    The Importance of a Personal Brand with Lee-Ann Perkins & Joel Campbell – Feature Episode

    Learn from finance industry experts Lee-Ann Perkins and Joel Campbell about the essential role networking and personal branding play in career success, highlighting the benefits of mentorship, effective networking strategies, and the significance of developing a strong personal brand to carve your path in the professional world.

    Lee-Ann Perkins

    Joel Campbell

  • #245

    27 December 2022

    Mike Richards’ review of the year 2022 and look ahead to 2023

    In a special episode reflecting on 2022, Mike Richards highlights the resilience of treasurers amidst challenges, discusses podcast milestones, the treasury career landscape, and looks ahead to 2023 with optimism and strategic plans.

    Mike Richards

  • #244

    20 December 2022

    Treasury Career Corner LIVE in London

    Three successful treasury professionals share insights on their career journeys, key lessons learned, the future of corporate treasury, the importance of education, remote working impact, recruitment ethos, and top tips for career success in a fireside chat style session at the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event in London.

    Kemi Bolarin

    Emilie Helps

    Anthony Buchanan

  • #243

    20 December 2022

    The Treasury Recruitment Market in 2022 & 2023 – USA

    Exploring the current state of the USA Treasury Recruitment Market, this podcast episode highlights key takeaways from the AFP conference, challenges faced post-Covid such as remote working, hyperinflation in salaries, the shift towards consultative recruitment, and offers valuable insights for candidates planning ahead for 2023 to

    Mike Richards

  • #242

    20 December 2022

    The Treasury Recruitment Market in 2022 & 2023 – Europe

    Gain valuable insights on the current European Treasury recruitment market, including the impact of the post-pandemic landscape, rising competition for junior roles, salary trends, and the importance of strategic career planning to stand out in 2023.

    Katie Hardie

  • #240

    20 December 2022

    Why You Should Stay Eager to Learn in Treasury with Frank Muusse

    Treasury expert Frank Muusse explores the importance of evolving roles, team building, remaining open-minded, and continuous learning in the treasury industry, emphasizing connecting with other organizations and adapting to the impact of COVID.

    Frank Muusse

  • #239

    13 December 2022

    How to Implement a Treasury Management System with Bart Hendriks

    Treasury management systems may struggle without foundational strategies, as discussed by Bart Hendriks, who emphasizes the importance of establishing basic policies before expanding treasury teams to reach optimal potential, while also detailing his career journey and passion for treasury education.

    Bart Hendriks

  • #238

    6 December 2022

    A Treasury Career in Asia with Christian Zeidler

    Christian Zeidler, VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office at Robert Bosch, shares his unique career journey transitioning into treasury from other finance sectors, reflecting on the differences between Asian and European treasury practices, the impact of COVID on his role and providing expert advice for treasury professionals in all stages of

    Christian Zeidler