
Say Yes More Often: Why the Best Treasury Careers Start with Curiosity
What separates good treasury careers from great ones?According to this panel of treasury leaders, it often comes down to curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to say yes to opportunities before you feel completely ready.This special live episode from our Dublin event features a panel of experienced treasury professionals sharing their career journeys, leadership lessons, and views on the future of the profession.Meet the Guests:John James Dunne, Founder & Principal at Elevate Treasury AdvisoryDonna Foley, Global Treasury Director at SandiskRónán Clifford, Senior Director of Treasury and EMEA Treasury Lead at HoneywellAimee Cullen, Director Global Cash at CarrierRecorded LIVE in Dublin, this panel discussion explores the realities of building a successful treasury career. The conversation covers career progression, professional qualifications, talent development, leadership, international opportunities, and the growing impact of AI on treasury teams.The panellists share candid reflections on their own career journeys, including the opportunities they embraced, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they wish they had learned earlier.They also discuss what they look for when hiring treasury talent and why relationship-building, curiosity, and business partnering are becoming increasingly important skills for treasury professionals.Key topics discussed:How each panellist found their way into treasury careersThe role of treasury qualifications and professional educationWhy continuous learning remains important throughout a careerDeveloping treasury careers within large multinational organisationsThe value of international assignments and global experienceHow to create opportunities for career progressionBuilding credibility and earning a seat at the tableWhat treasury leaders look for when recruiting new talentThe importance of soft skills, communication, and stakeholder managementCoaching, mentoring, and developing treasury teamsTreasury's role as a business partner across the organisationAI, automation, and the future of treasury operationsWhy treasury professionals must understand the business behind the numbersLessons learned from working across different countries and culturesCareer advice the panellists would give their younger selves---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts🎓 Exclusive discount on CTP & FPAC – Visit our AFP partner page to find out how much you can save: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/afp/💡 Earn CTP credits just by listening – Selected episodes of the Treasury Career Corner are AFP-accredited. Listen, take a short quiz, score 80% or more, and we'll send you your free certificate. Filter by CTP Eligible at https://treasuryrecruitment.com/podcasts/🌍 EuroFinance International Treasury Management – September 16th-18th 2026, Barcelona – The world's largest treasury event. Save 10% with our exclusive discount code: MKTG/B/TRP10. Book here: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/eurofinance/👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/



