In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we sit down with Stephen Randall, Global Head of Liquidity Management Services at Citi, to dive into the evolving landscape of treasury management and the future of liquidity solutions. With extensive experience in the treasury function, Stephen provides invaluable insights into how businesses are navigating volatility, the increasing need for real-time liquidity, and the role of technology, including AI, in transforming treasury operations.

Stephen discusses the key challenges treasury teams face today, from managing liquidity in real-time to leveraging AI for better decision-making and risk management. He also explores the significant shifts in treasury operations over the past few years, the role of data in modern treasury functions, and what future treasury teams must do to stay ahead in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Whether you're leading a finance function, navigating the complex treasury landscape, or preparing for your first CFO seat, this conversation offers practical advice on managing liquidity, leveraging technology for efficiency, and future-proofing your treasury operations. Stephen’s insights into adapting to rapid technological advancements, data strategy, and embracing real-time liquidity management are crucial for professionals looking to stay ahead in today’s fast-evolving financial world.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Future of Liquidity Management: How companies are preparing for volatility while ensuring they have enough liquidity to capitalize on new opportunities in 2025 and beyond.
• The Speed of Change in Treasury: The shift towards real-time liquidity management and how treasury teams must adapt to faster data flows and transaction speeds.
• AI in Treasury: How AI is shaping the treasury function by enhancing forecasting, anomaly detection, and automating routine tasks for better efficiency.
• The Importance of Data: Why having clean, standardized data is crucial for modern treasury teams to make informed decisions and optimize liquidity.
• Treasury’s Evolving Role: How the relationship between treasury teams and their banking partners is changing and what that means for the future of liquidity management.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00] – Introduction to Stephen Randall and the future of liquidity management

[03:30] – The biggest shifts in treasury operations over the last five years

[07:00] – Managing liquidity during uncertain times and volatile markets

[12:00] – The role of AI in treasury management and its impact on decision-making

[15:30] – Real-time liquidity and the rise of 24/7 treasury functions

[21:00] – Overcoming data challenges in treasury and how clean data drives better decisions

[26:00] – Key strategies for treasury teams to implement AI and automate operations

[30:00] – The future of treasury technology and the need for end-to-end connectivity

[34:30] – How Citi supports treasury teams in navigating these challenges and embracing new technology

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-randall-b97997207/ 
• Citi: https://www.citigroup.com/global 
• Treasury Leadership: An Antidote to Market Stress: https://www.citigroup.com/global/insights/treasury-leadership-an-antidote-to-market-stress 
• Treasury 2030: Modernize or Risk Irrelevance: https://www.citigroup.com/global/insights/treasury-2030 
• Liquidity Management Services: https://www.citigroup.com/global/businesses/services/liquidity-management

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