The treasury jobs market is looking quite good and there are certainly some interesting opportunities available. In particular, hiring within commerce and industry has actually risen of late.
Overall, there are more permanent than contract jobs available in this part of the treasury recruitment market. This is a good sign as it shows that employers are committed to strengthening their treasury departments long-term.
Also encouraging is the fact that employers are seeking to bolster their teams across all skill sets through front, middle and back offices. The majority of vacancies are at junior to middle management level in the £35 – 60k salary range. To secure a job in this market, you will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills because the treasury function is an increasingly being seen as a trusted business advisor.
Although treasury job levels remain relatively low across the banking & financial services sector, there is still hiring taking place. Firms are placing an increased focus on liquidity management and Basel III regulations, which is leading employers to focus on return on equity and delivering shareholder value. If you possess subject matter expertise in this area and capital management and risk-weighted asset skill sets, you will therefore be in demand at the moment.
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