Haia Aaraj
Recruitment Consultant
Geopolitical volatility, AI-driven automation, and the rise of real-time financial systems are redefining the treasury function. Success as a treasurer in 2025 means adapting to these changes. In this 2025 guide, we explore the skills, market trends, and employer demands shaping treasury careers in the year to come based on insights from client and partner meetings.
2025 Treasury Skills Redefined
Technical expertise for a treasurer will remain fundamental, but in 2025 emphasizes the need for hybrid skill sets. Certifications like the CTP or ACT qualifications are still very valuable, but employers will seek candidates who have knowledgefor instance AI-driven treasury solutions, real-time data integration via APIs, ISO 20022 payment standardization, TMS Implementation and FinTech (1,2).
Being familiar with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), particularly the ECB’s digital euro project is becoming a niche advantage for roles involving cross-border transactions (2). When speaking with clients, we also experience that visualization skills using tools like PowerBI are also increasingly sought after for translating complex financial information into actionable insights.
Soft skills are evolving too: collaborative problem-solving and strategic advisory capabilities are increasingly important as treasurers shift from operational roles to C-suite partners. The ability to translate complex data into actionable business strategies is now a differentiator.
Treasury Job Market Realities
The treasury job market in 2025 is experiencing a significant shift, with Treasury Manager roles growing fast across Europe and the US. As treasury gains strategic importance amid global developments, companies face a growing challenge in finding the right talent. As discussed, today’s Treasury Managers must handle a wider range of responsibilities, and traditional recruitment methods often struggle to identify candidates with this diverse skill set.
What Companies Want Beyond the CV
Clients inform us that they seek for adaptability in treasurers. With current economic volatility and geopolitical tensions (e.g., US-China trade tensions), treasurers must balance liquidity management with growth initiatives (2,3). Key requirements include:
- Project management expertise: Experience with leading system migrations (e.g., ISO 20022) or treasury transformations
- Fraud mitigation skills: Knowledge of AI-powered security tools
- Sustainability fluency: ESG reporting and green financing strategies are mandatory for compliance with EU regulations.
Internships remain a pipeline for talent, but companies increasingly favor lateral hires from fintech or risk management backgrounds over traditional finance graduates.
