ACT Competency Framework by job level

The skills a treasury professional needs over their career, whether corporate, banking or consultant, varies according to seniority.

These competencies have been benchmarked and mapped to tactical, operational, managerial and strategic job levels. An indication of typical job roles in both financial and non-financial organisations is provided for each level along with a guide to salaries from the recruiter Hays.

Tactical

Undertakes key tasks associated with the work of the treasury function under supervision and follows documented processes and procedures. 

 

Job title
  • Treasury Administrator
  • Treasury Finance Officer
  • Treasury Assistant [and Secretary]
  • Settlements Administrator
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Business Analyst
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Operational

Is able to provide support, advice and guidance to personnel within the treasury function and deliver effectively in line with the policies, processes and procedures associated with treasury.

Is also able to influence and drive forward continuous improvement initiatives by building relationships with key stakeholders.

 

Job title
  • Treasury finance officer
  • Treasury Accountant
  • Treasury Dealer
  • Export Finance Executive
  • Assistant Vice President
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Managerial

Influences key stakeholders, both internally and externally to the treasury function.

Plans and utilises resources effectively to deliver the organisation’s objectives and manage change where necessary.

 

Job title
  • (Group)Treasury Manager
  • Treasury Controller
  • Assistant Treasurer
  • Treasury Systems Manager
  • Deputy (Group) Treasurer
  • International Treasurer
  • Treasury Operations Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Funding Manager
  • Cash Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Trade Finance Manager
  • Front Office Manager
  • Back Office Manager
  • Relationship Manager
  • Vice President
  • Consultant
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Strategic

Is able to use influence and authority in the leadership of the treasury function to work collaboratively across the organisation and significantly influence the strategy and the overall success of the business.

Is able to adopt innovative, leading edge approaches to managing key stakeholders, while protecting the reputation of the organisation. 

 

Job title
  • Treasury Director
  • Group Treasurer
  • Head of Treasury
  • Treasurer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Finance Director
  • Non-Executive Director
  • Senior Vice President
  • Managing Director
  • Partner
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Framework overview

Understand all the elements that make up a successful treasury professional in the framework overview. Three key areas of treasury competency; technical, business and behavioural skills, are underpinned by an individual's personal character and commitment.
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The competency framework defines the treasury skills and capabilities needed by treasury professionals to operate successfully in today’s challenging business climate.

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