This lesson explores the personal attributes and skills required to successfully manage a career in treasury and effectively work within a treasury team .

2.1. Personal Attributes for Treasury Success

The ACT syllabus identifies several essential personal attributes for treasury professionals:

  • Accountability: Taking ownership of responsibilities and delivering on commitments.

  • Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness: Understanding one’s own emotions and their impact on others.

  • Commercial Acumen: Viewing situations from a commercial or business perspective .

  • Organisation and Attention to Detail: Managing complex information and processes accurately.

  • Stretch and Continuous Improvement: Committing to ongoing learning and development.

  • Trustworthiness, Honesty, and Integrity: The foundation of professional credibility .

2.2. Commercial Acumen and Business Perspective

Commercial acumen involves assessing situations and proposals from a commercial perspective, including existing and potential markets, customers, and competition . Treasury professionals must be able to:

  • View situations from a commercial or business perspective .

  • Understand existing and potential markets, customers, and competition so that proposals can be assessed accurately .

  • Relate to other business functions using terminology they understand .

2.3. Working Under Pressure and Independence

Treasury professionals must be able to work under pressure and either independently or with the help of others . This includes managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining composure during periods of financial stress or organisational change.

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