Treasury Uncovered: 396 Stories So Far, Career-Changing Insights, and the Case for Bragging

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?

In this special crossover episode, Mike Richards switches sides of the microphone as a guest on Seth Marlowe’s – The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast podcast - sharing his journey, insights, and why the profession is anything but boring.

Together, they unpack the myths, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the treasury profession today.

Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company and host of the popular Treasury Career Corner podcast, which has nearly 400 episodes and more than 200,000 downloads.

For over 25 years, he’s been connecting treasury professionals with career-defining opportunities, building world-class treasury teams, and sharing their stories with the wider profession.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• The unexpected way Mike fell into treasury recruitment and why he never left
• How The Treasury Career Corner podcast grew from a 10-episode idea into nearly 400 episodes and 200k downloads
• Why treasury teams of just 2–3 people are often the hidden heroes in global companies
• The reality of moving from banking to corporate treasury, including pay cuts and steep learning curves
• Why professional qualifications (CTP, ACT and others) matter for long-term career growth
• The evolution of the treasurer’s role toward becoming a deputy CFO and trusted partner
• Practical advice for mid-level professionals: 30/60/90-day plans, celebrating wins, and documenting achievements
• How to approach networking the right way - whether at conferences or within your own organisation
• The biggest myth Mike wants to bust: Treasury is not boring - it’s strategic, vital and cool

You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.

You can connect with Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn.

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