Head of Treasury

Impact: Strategic

Lead the management of the organization’s financial assets and liabilities, overseeing cash flow, debt, investments, and foreign exchange to ensure strategic financial planning, risk mitigation, and optimal financial structure alignment with business objectives.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
Very High
Travel
Moderate
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
50
Stress level
High

At a glance

Median salary
$220,000
Entry-level
$150,000
Senior
$350,000
Growth by 2033
8%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
None
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$80,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Risk Management
  • Investment Management
  • Cash Flow Forecasting

Soft skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Master's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
10
Years to senior
15
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Financial Analyst
      2. Treasury Manager
      3. Assistant Treasurer
      4. Head of Treasury

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15%
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      8.5/10
      Social perception
      Very High

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