Training Day by Treasury 360° 2025

Learning Objectives

To provide the participants with a solid understanding of the financial risk management role within the treasury function and how to build a coherent risk management framework. Discuss the different objectives of financial risk management in relation to the corporate strategy and financial objectives. Focus on the practical application examining foreign exchange risk management and hedging techniques. 

Outline

Introduction and learning objectives Financial Risk Management – difference between exposure, risk and result

• Introduction and overview of the financial risk management framework
• Classification, identification and quantification of financial risks
• Objectives for risk management approach in relation to shareholder value
• Concept of risk bearing capacity and risk appetite

Break (15 mins) 

Measuring financial risks – what gets measured, gets managed

• Risk measurement & quantification techniques
• Scenario analysis
• at-Risk methodology

Deep dive into FX Risk Management

• Definition of foreign exchange risk
• FX transaction risk
• FX translation risk
• Hedging strategies

Break (15 mins) 

FX Derivatives

• FX swaps & cross currency swaps
• Options (plain vanilla options, caps & floors)
• (Non-deliverable) forwards

Wrap-up and Q&A

 

Trainer

Sander de Vries 

Sander is a Director at Zanders and responsible for the Financial Risk Management practice of Zanders. He has over 10 years of international relevant experience in Risk Management, Corporate Finance and Treasury within consulting. Sander holds an MSc in Finance from the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (The Netherlands).

Learning Objectives

With the drive to run an efficient treasury function, supported by efficient processes and tools enabling automation and access to real time data, corporate treasury functions rely on Treasury Technology. This could be a Treasury Management System, an Online Trading Platform or simply an Electronic Banking system. The main challenge however for many treasurers is to select, implement and deploy the right type of treasury technology. 

In this pragmatic training we will provide an introduction into treasury technology, dive deeper into topics such as automation and connectivity. This training also provides insights into creating a treasury technology roadmap, emerging technology and the selection and implementation processes. We will conclude the training with a case study. 

Outline

Introduction and learning objectives 

Part 1: Treasury Technology landscape

• Treasury Target Operating Model
• Corporate Treasury Complexity and Maturity
• Treasury Management System Landscape
• Trends in Treasury Technology

Break (15 mins) 

Part 2: Treasury Technology Roadmap

• Treasury (Technology) transformation
• Developing a treasury technology roadmap
• Exponential technology in treasury

Part 3: Selection and Implementation of Treasury Technology

• Definition of functional and technical requirements
• How to define a robust selection process
• Implementation approach

Break (15 mins) 

Case Study 

Wrap-up and Q&A

Trainers

Kristina Moller

Kristina is a Director within the Treasury Advisory Group of Zanders, based in Stockholm, Sweden. Kristina has extensive experience in Treasury Strategy & Organization, Treasury Processes & Systems as well as Financial Risk Management. Kristina holds an MSc in Business Administration from Stockholm School of Economics. 

Petter Huusko

Petter is a Senior Manager within the Corporate Advisory practice of Zanders, based in Stockholm, Sweden. He has over 9 years of experience in Treasury ranging from Operations, Cash Management, Front office, Treasury IT, Project Management and SME roles in multiple system implementations. Petter holds an MSc in Business and Economics from the Södertörn University of Stockholm.

Learning Objectives

Many corporate treasuries are seeking to centralise and automate their cash management processes, through in-house banks, payment hubs and even collection factories, in order to achieve a greater degree of efficiency, as well as visibility and control. This training will start with an overview of in-house banking functionality, the payment landscape and connectivity options, but will also dive deeper into the more technical aspects of in-house banking, payment hubs and connectivity such as design and implementation considerations and current trends in the payment and connectivity landscape, like the SWIFT MT-MX migration. 

Outline

Introduction

•  Introduction into cash management centralisation
• High-level explanation of different concepts – IHB, payment hub, bank connectivity

Part 1: In-house Banking

• In-house banking functionality
• Design considerations

Break (15 mins) 

Part 2: In-house Banking

• In-house banking applications
• Technology options

Part 3: Payments

• Overview of payment scenarios
• Payment solutions

Break (15 mins) 

Part 4: Payments

• Payment trends
• Considerations for implementations

Part 5: Bank Connectivity

• Connectivity options
• Connectivity trends

Wrap-up and Q&A

Trainer

Joanne Koopman 

Joanne is a Manager at Zanders and joined Zanders in 2018. She has extensive experience in Treasury Transformation, System Selection, Implementation, and Benchmark projects. Joanne holds a Diploma in Treasury from the Association of Corporate Treasurers and an MSc in Business Administration from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands.

Learning Objectives

Learn how to integrate critical financial systems (ERP, TMS, banks) for improved liquidity management and data visibility· Identify the key components of risk management to ensure comprehensive protection of financial operations· Get familiar with advanced forecasting tools to improve cash flow projections and align them with business strategies· Discover how AI-driven tools can optimize treasury operations, enhance decision-making, and manage liquidity risks effectively

Learning Outcomes

Develop a “best-practice” approach for integrating systems to enhance liquidity performance and data accuracy· Get familiar with the key concepts and KPIs involved in financial risk management, including security measures and forecasting· Better understand how to leverage AI in treasury to automate tasks, forecast liquidity, and manage risks· Participants will be equipped to implement technology-driven solutions for optimizing cash flow, working capital, and treasury decision-making

Trainers

Xavier Audibert, VP, Functional Architecture, Kyriba

Morne Rossouw, Chief AI Officer, Kyriba 

Almila Arikan Sarbanoglu, Director, Working Capital - Receivables Finance

Artificial intelligence is redefining the landscape of treasury management. This 4-hour interactive workshop invites you to step into the future – where AI and Python are not just tools, but catalysts for innovation and efficiency in your treasury operations. Whether you’re a regular AI user or new to these technologies, this session will inspire you to think creatively, innovate boldly, and embrace AI as a powerful tool for driving your organisation forward. Attending as a team will amplify your impact, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Workshop structure

1. Introduction to LLMs

• Objective: To inspire experimentation with large language models (LLMs) to speedinnovation and achieve quick wins.
• Outcome: By the end of this session, you won’t just understand LLMs – you’ll have a hands-on experience that opens new avenues for how AI can seamlessly integrate and elevate your treasury operations.

2. Innovate with AI: Creating tomorrow’s products today

• Objective: To inspire creativity and innovation by leveraging AI tools to develop and pitch a new product.
• Outcome: This exercise will help you improve how you prompt AI tools to achieve the desired outcomes.

3. An introduction to Python aided by LLMs

• Objective: To introduce participants to Python and its capabilities, especially when combined with the power of LLMs, for enhanced data analysis in treasury.
• Outcome: By the end of this session, you’ll have a hands-on understanding of Python’s capabilities in treasury management, supported by the assistance of LLMs, empowering you to enhance your data analysis and decision-making processes.

4. Reflection exercise: Applying AI in your roles

• Objective: To reflect on the knowledge and skills gained, and to considerhow AI can be applied to improve your daily work in treasury.
• Outcome: You’ll leave with a clear vision of how AI can transform your role and your organisation, along with an actionable plan to start implementing these ideas immediately. This session will reinforce the importance of continuous innovation and adaptation in today’s fast-paced financial environment

Trainer

Dominic Lynch

Co-Founder of Your Treasury, Dominic is an accomplished group treasurer who has built cutting-edge centralised treasury operating models for unicorn companies such as the crypto neobroker Bitpanda and the edtech GoStudent. He is also a former consultant for S&P 500 organisations, specialising in derivatives and risk management. Dominic holds multiple treasury transformation, transaction management, and AI awards from Treasury Today (Adam Smith) and TMI. He is a frequent speaker for Tier 1 banks and conferences and has been a key member of the Technology working group for the Austrian Corporate Treasury Association. Dominic sees risk as a never-ending passion and formed Your Treasury to bridge the challenge for treasurers worldwide, which is the transformation of data and evolution of AI.

Learning Objectives

Over the last decade the job market has shifted from an employer driven market to a candidate driven market, characterized by a significant imbalance in favour of job seekers. This has implications for both candidates looking for a new challenge, and employers looking to hire new talent. Candidates often have multiple offers to choose from. This is a luxury issue, but nevertheless still a topic of concern. Because which offer is better for your career? And companies need to evolve their hiring practices to stay competitive. 

In this course we will explore these implications on the treasury recruitment process from both the candidate and client perspectives. We will discuss best practices for interview & hiring strategies, and common challenges faced by both sides of the process. The interactive session will also feature insights from an industry expert, followed by practical tips and a closing Q&A.

Outline

Introduction

Part 1: recruitment process: candidate perspective

• Importance of strategic career planning
• How do you present yourself online and offline
• Plenary discussion: what problems do you encounter yourself?

Break (15 mins) Part 2: recruitment process: client perspective

• How do you stay competitive in a candidate driven market?
• Importance of succession planning
• How do you choose the right candidate for the role?
• Plenary discussion: what problems do you encounter yourself?

Break (15 mins) Part 3: Andre Ersoy – Head of Treasury at AFRY

• Experience from an expert in the market

Break (15 mins) Part 4:

• Summary: tips & tricks in treasury recruitment

Wrap-up and Q&A 

All attendees of this session receive a free version of the www.TreasurerTest.com to assess their own expertise or that of a team member.

Trainers

Kim Vercoulen
Kim is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Treasurer Search, a recruitment agency exclusively focused on treasury. Holding an MSc in Organisational Psychology, she applies her expertise in recruitment by looking beyond just the match on paper. She started finding young treasury analysts and after seven years her track record includes many successful placement of directors of treasury in multiple countries. She has been instrumental in the international growth of Treasurer Search.

Andre Ersoy
Andre is a treasury professional with nearly 30 years of international experience, currently working as the Head of Treasury at AFRY (Engineering Services) in Sweden. Having held both permanent and interim roles, he brings valuable insights into treasury recruitment – both as a hiring manager and a candidate. In this session, he will share his perspectives on the treasury recruitment market from the treasurer’s side of the table.