Whenever I’m at a conference full of treasurers, I have two questions I always ask them.
First:
“Who’s actively looking for a new role?”
Around 10% of hands go up.
Then:
“Who’d be open to a new role if I called with something relevant, aligned to your salary, and a genuine step up?”
Boom, about 80% of hands go up.
And to the 20% still sitting on their hands, I usually say:
“Don’t worry, I know you’re sitting next to your boss. And I’ve already got their CV…”
(Always gets a laugh. Mostly nervous ones.)
But here’s the serious part:
That second group – the ones who say “I’m open” – is growing fast.
When we first started tracking this in our salary survey, the question I asked was;
“Are you open to a new role?”
And we got a consistent answer – about 55% of treasury professionals said yes.
But that’s changed massively…
Now, nine out of ten treasury professionals are open to a move.
Not all are actively looking. But if the right call came in, they’d pick up.
So why the shift?
Three things:
- They’ve been patient. COVID stalled everything. Then the economy stalled everything. Now it’s 2025, and they’re ready.
- They’re ambitious. Treasurers aren’t risk-averse. They’re risk-aware. And many are realising that staying put too long can be a risk.
- They trust us. They know we’re not just sending them random roles and we’ll only call if it’s genuinely right.
That’s the reality now. Treasury professionals are open. Quietly, cautious but open.
And if you’re one of them?
You don’t need to shout it from the rooftops. You don’t have to make a move. You just need someone in your corner who’ll call when the right role comes along – not just any role.
So if you’d be open to hearing about something new – but only if it’s genuinely worth your time – drop me a line.
Best regards,
Mike
P.S. You can update your salary info http://www.TreasurySalary.com or reach out if you’d like a confidential career conversation.
