This past month has been a great reminder of how powerful your network can truly be when it comes to making the right match. I was able to support several clients simultaneously, all with very different needs,  including a Treasury Director Risk role and an Investor Relations Manager.

The key? Staying close to both sides of the market and knowing exactly who to call when the right opportunity comes up.

One of the highlights was successfully filling a “tough-to-crack” role through someone in my extended network, someone I had spoken to over a year ago. That connection, built on mutual trust and a bit of patience, turned into a perfect fit for a so-called “warm” client of ours. It was a great reminder: the best matches don’t happen by chance; they are built over time.

Juggling multiple candidates and clients at once pushed me to be sharper than ever. Communication had to be clear, consistent, and quick. I have learned that managing expectations on both ends, is half the battle. And sometimes, the best thing you can do for a candidate or client is simply to listen before offering advice.

Looking back, I realize how much my earlier experiences shaped this month’s success. From learning how to ask better questions to recognizing when someone is truly “ready for the next step,” every interaction adds up. This job is about people, not just placements – and every good match reflects that.

On to the next!

Working with an external recruiter should and definitely can be more than just sending over CVs. When you treat your recruiter as a true partner, you get more out of the relation.  Like a faster process and stronger matches.

One of my clients truly understands that. They actively involve me in profile definition & search processes,  and trust my judgement. That allows me to introduce candidates who might not fit perfectly on paper, but have the right mindset and potential to deliver more than the obvious ones.

That is exactly what happened this month and is therefore the match of the month. I spoke to someone with no experience in the industry of our client but saw his potential and a the potential great fit. The client trusted my advice, invited him, and one interview later, he is about to start with our client.

This is the second successful placement in two months for this client,  more candidates are still in  process. This is when recruitment becomes more efficient, more enjoyable, and simply more successful for everyone involved.

Last month we celebrated that Monique joined Team Treasurer Search 10 years ago. At the time we were a 4 person team, all working remotely most of the time. In 2015 that was rather uncommon. Together we are on a special journey with many highlights!

The team grew to 15 members, we moved into an office-centre and after a while bought our own office building from 1919. We evolved from a group with just support and consultants to a team with specialists consultants (interim, Germany, senior, etc) and specialist support (marketing, control, data entry, etc). And from Venlonaren just speaking Venloosch to many nationalities and company language English.

During this time Monique became a pillar the team can build upon. She learned new tasks, new software and brought her English language skills to the level where it should be. Luckily she was flexible in picking up new tasks, sometimes handing them over and train new team members. She is what we call in Dutch a “cultuurdrager” (company culture carrier) with a special focus on waterproof communication processes and keeping it personal.

As colleagues we consider ourselves lucky having her in the team and hope she will stay with us for a long time.

On behalf of the Team, thank you Monique and congratulations.

One of our clients reached out after struggling to retain junior analysts. The hires were qualified, motivated, and capable, but they kept leaving. The reason? Long commutes. Despite great onboarding, the location was simply too much of a hurdle, and turnover remained high.

We knew it was time for a more strategic approach. Instead of casting the net wide, we narrowed the focus, targeting candidates in our network who lived closer, valued stability, and were looking for something long-term. Within a short time, we introduced a shortlist of strong local profiles.

The client chose someone who not only matched the role but also happened to live just around the corner. Since then? A team that’s stronger and more stable.

Sometimes, it’s not about changing the job, it’s about changing the search.

Looking to make your next hire last? Let’s talk about how a targeted approach can make all the difference.

As a Human Resource Manager or Internal Recruiter, you’re tasked with filling a wide range of roles—and you excel at it. But when specialized treasury positions land on your desk, the game changes.

The Hidden Challenges of Treasury Recruitment

Treasury roles are niche, often part of small teams, and openings are rare. While you have a warm pool of candidates for high-volume roles, treasury demands precision.

Here’s the problem:

• Ambiguous job titles (“Cash Manager” vs. “Risk Management Specialist”?) confuse candidates and hiring teams.
• Passive candidates dominate the market, treasury professionals rarely apply to job ads.
• Time-consuming outreach requires multiple touchpoints over months (or years) to engage top talent.

But you don’t have time to tackle this alone.

How We Solve Your Treasury Hiring Headaches

Since 2009, we’ve exclusively focused on treasury recruitment, building a pre-vetted network of specialists up to the level of Group Treasurer. While generic recruiters miss the mark, we:

• Decode your needs: We clarify role requirements and translate treasury jargon into clear expectations.
• Engage passive talent: Through structured follow-ups and trust-building, not transactional pitches.
• Leverage exclusive access: We’re the only agency regularly attending treasury events, connecting face-to-face with in-demand professionals.

Three years already. It feels like yesterday that I walked into the office at Treasurer Search for the first time. A lot has changed since then, both for the company and for me personally. I’ve connected with more than 200 interim managers over the years, each conversation shaping the way I work, think, and grow. I’ve had the privilege of building genuine, long-lasting relationships, based on trust, transparency, and shared ambitions.

And now, it’s time for a new chapter.

After good talks with Pieter, we both agreed that the next step in my career was staring me in the face. I want to keep doing what I do best, working with interim managers, understanding their stories, and helping companies find the right expertise at the right time. Alongside that, my tasks will expand, stepping into a mentoring/coaching role. I want to share, especially with the junior team members, the wins, the frustrations, the countless “what just happened?” moments that shaped me into the recruiter I am today.

I am happy to continue my adventure at Treasurer Search, as Director Interim Services.

It still feels a bit surreal to write that down. But at the same time, it just makes sense. I’m ready to take on a bigger role in coaching my colleagues, sharing the knowledge I’ve worked hard to earn, and supporting others in their journey. My journey led to the expansion of the interim activities of Treasurer Search, in parallel our company is expanding into Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg, covering junior and senior permanent roles. Our team can benefit from my building experience there.

As to my own placement successes, I’m passionate about interim recruitment, and see how this market continues to grow and evolve. More and more companies are seeing the value of temporary expertise, but not all of them know how to approach it just yet. I’m excited to help guide them. The past year, especially, has shown how important interim solutions are becoming. And I’m proud that Treasurer Search has become a trusted name in this area. I’m also proud that we’ve done that without losing who we are, direct, personal, and always focused on quality.

So what made me want more from my role? Growth. Not just in title, but in impact. I want to keep learning, keep building, and help the people around me do the same. I’m looking forward to this new chapter, to continuing my adventure with the team, and most importantly, to staying true to myself while contributing to the success of Treasurer Search.

When our client reached out with an urgent need for an interim Group Treasurer, we knew this was going to be a race against time. Within just one working day, we scheduled an intake meeting with the CFO, Monday at 1:00 PM sharp. In just 30 minutes, we discussed the role, expectations, and budget. But then came the challenge: the client wanted profiles on their desk by Wednesday to schedule interviews before Friday. A tight deadline? Absolutely. But we love a challenge!

Without hesitation, we jumped into action. By Tuesday at noon, less than 24 hours later, we presented five top-tier Group Treasurer candidates. The client was impressed with the quality, though it made the selection process even tougher. By Wednesday, three candidates were chosen for interviews, which were swiftly arranged for the same day and Thursday. The final decision was made, the contract was signed on Friday, and by Tuesday, the selected candidate was already in their new role.

A high-speed placement, a happy client, and a satisfied candidate, that’s what we call a success story!

If you need a fast placement and can’t wait to hire a permanent employee, learn more about how can you bridge that gap with an interim manager or reach out to Ron to learn more.

At Treasurer Search, we’re all about connecting top treasury talent with the right corporate opportunities. But every now and then, a challenge comes along that pushes us out of our usual comfort zone. This time, it came from an unexpected place: a banking client.

Unlike our usual corporate treasury assignments, this one required a different approach. With a limited network in banking, it could have been a tough nut to crack. But thanks to our deep treasury expertise and the ability to move fast, we delivered highly qualified candidates in no time.

And the result? The client didn’t just find a match, they found THE match. It’s proof that when you truly understand the market, you can deliver results, no matter the industry.

Understanding the market, adapting to new challenges, and delivering results is what it’s all about!

If you’re looking for your next treasury hire, whether in corporate, banking, or beyond, let’s talk!

At Treasurer Search, while we are still expanding our presence in the German market, we’ve quickly built a strong network by engaging with both candidates and clients through events and ongoing communication. Our latest successful placement in Germany came through a long-standing connection—a candidate we’ve been in touch with for quite some time.

The role we filled was at the junior level, allowing us to connect with young, ambitious treasurers at the start of their careers. We’ve maintained relationships with many of them, building a steady pool of talent for future opportunities.

Identifying the right candidate required a proactive approach, as many professionals were content in their current roles and not actively seeking a change. However, by staying engaged and personalizing our search, we were able to find the right match. One notable trend we’ve observed is that junior candidates today have evolving salary expectations, prompting companies to adapt their offers to attract top talent.

The candidate we placed was looking for new challenges and greater career growth, which highlights an important point: companies that invest in professional development can strengthen employee retention in the long run.

This brings us to an interesting question: What matters more to you – financial reward or career development?

We wish our candidates all the best in their new role and look forward to continuing to expand our network of talented treasurers.

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Our client is a company we have worked with for over a decade. We supported the growth of their treasury team from 2 team members to currently over 10. Three of our consultants have warm relations with multiple contact persons and there is constant communication between our teams. When asked what is important in our cooperation our client mentions the warm relation, the quality of the candidates we present and our eagerness to succeed, measurable in the speed of our processes.

The matches of the month for this client are both interim projects. On the operational side in trade finance, we were able to find a candidate who, although he is overqualified, can and wants to help in achieving the next level in processes and systems. The assignment includes data entry as well as strategy.

The other is the group treasurer position that opened up while the jobholder moves to a CFO role. The interim candidate will defend the fortress as the CFO of our client is thinking about the priority list and direction of the treasury team. He has a long and solid track record at director level and can lead and support sub teams in operations, trade finance, investments and (project) finance.

Can I help you too in finding a perfect match? Feel free to get in touch.