Wondering how to stand out in a competitive treasury job market, optimise your CV, boost your LinkedIn visibility, navigate AI’s impact, and position yourself for success in 2026?

In this special solo episode, host Mike Richards shares unfiltered insights gathered from thousands of conversations with treasury professionals around the globe. This is your career strategy download for the year ahead.

Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company and host of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. With decades of experience in global treasury recruitment and a front-row seat to market trends, Mike shares invaluable advice to help professionals stay competitive, visible, and strategic in their career journeys.

Whether you’re considering your next move, trying to stand out in a crowded market, or simply want to stay sharp as the industry evolves, this episode offers a practical roadmap. It’s packed with real-world advice and actionable insights to help you thrive in 2026 and beyond.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why most treasury CVs fail - and how to fix yours to get results
• How to make your LinkedIn profile visible to recruiters and CFOs
• The current state of the treasury job market (and why roles are harder to land)
• Smart salary benchmarking and how to ask for a raise the right way
• Career timing: when to stay, when to move, and how to tell the difference
• The real impact of AI and what skills treasury professionals actually need
• What’s coming in 2026: trends, events, and how to stay ahead

People and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Deirdre Martin for keeping Mike accountable on the weekly newsletter
• Kevin Michael, podcast coach
• Summa Simmons
• Sandra Ramos Alves
• Meredith Vance

Useful links:

• Global Treasury Salary Survey

Benchmark your role and see how your compensation compares with peers worldwide - http://www.treasurysalary.com

• Treasury career advice and support

For confidential career conversations, CV advice, or support with your next move - https://treasuryrecruitment.com

• 2026 Treasury Career Corner LIVE events

Check out the full lineup of 2026 events and save your seat - https://treasuryrecruitment.com/2026-ttrc-roadshow/

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