Pideya Learning Academy

Support Staff Skills for Treasury Management

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
03 Feb - 07 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
17 Mar - 21 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
05 May - 09 May 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
19 May - 23 May 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
14 Jul - 18 Jul 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
01 Sep - 05 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
17 Nov - 21 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
01 Dec - 05 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

In today’s fast-evolving financial ecosystem, the treasury department has transformed from a traditional support function into a pivotal component of strategic financial management. As organizations grow increasingly dependent on robust liquidity oversight, sound risk management, and efficient cash forecasting, support staff in treasury teams must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure operational excellence. The Support Staff Skills for Treasury Management course by Pideya Learning Academy has been thoughtfully designed to bridge skill gaps among treasury support professionals, offering them a clear and structured understanding of treasury processes, instruments, and organizational relevance.
According to the 2024 Global Corporate Treasury Survey by Deloitte, over 81% of CFOs expect their treasury teams to contribute more significantly to strategic decision-making and enterprise risk management. However, only a fraction of treasury departments have adequately trained support staff who can seamlessly manage back-office operations, understand risk terminology, and support treasury workflows across multiple functions. These workforce limitations often lead to compliance issues, miscommunication, and inefficiencies that can impact liquidity planning and corporate finance activities.
This training by Pideya Learning Academy provides a well-rounded, accessible introduction to core treasury concepts, making it ideal for staff with limited or no prior exposure to treasury operations. Participants will explore the role of the treasury function in managing cash, funding, investments, and financial risk, while developing a working knowledge of key instruments such as foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, and short-term investment tools. Special attention is given to treasury back-office operations, settlement protocols, and reconciliations—critical areas where support staff play an indispensable role.
By integrating real-world examples, simple explanations of financial instruments, and case discussions on operational challenges, the course ensures participants develop a solid foundation. In addition to exploring key treasury tools and workflows, learners will better understand how their roles interface with procurement, accounts payable, tax, and banking partners. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of risk identification, treasury control mechanisms, and policy adherence, enabling participants to contribute to the reliability, compliance, and integrity of the treasury function.
Among the key highlights of the Support Staff Skills for Treasury Management course are:
Clear demystification of treasury functions, terminology, and organizational structure
Deep dive into the lifecycle of treasury transactions and settlement procedures
Introduction to core financial instruments used in treasury operations
Guidance on cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and bank relationship support
Insights into operational risk controls and internal treasury policy adherence
Focus on cross-functional collaboration with accounting, finance, and operations teams
Case-based learning to enhance real-world application and comprehension
By the end of this Pideya Learning Academy training, support staff will have the confidence and competency to assist treasury teams with accuracy, manage documentation effectively, and contribute to the overall efficiency and governance of treasury operations. This foundational knowledge empowers participants to reduce errors, improve reporting, and become a valuable asset to their finance departments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clear demystification of treasury functions, terminology, and organizational structure
  • Deep dive into the lifecycle of treasury transactions and settlement procedures
  • Introduction to core financial instruments used in treasury operations
  • Guidance on cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and bank relationship support
  • Insights into operational risk controls and internal treasury policy adherence
  • Focus on cross-functional collaboration with accounting, finance, and operations teams
  • Case-based learning to enhance real-world application and comprehension
  • Clear demystification of treasury functions, terminology, and organizational structure
  • Deep dive into the lifecycle of treasury transactions and settlement procedures
  • Introduction to core financial instruments used in treasury operations
  • Guidance on cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and bank relationship support
  • Insights into operational risk controls and internal treasury policy adherence
  • Focus on cross-functional collaboration with accounting, finance, and operations teams
  • Case-based learning to enhance real-world application and comprehension

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn:
How to identify key treasury exposures across various financial environments
Techniques to calculate and evaluate interest rate and currency risks
The strategic role of treasury risk management policies in financial control
The connections between equity, commodity, interest rate, and currency derivatives
How to differentiate between various financial instruments including forwards, swaps, futures, and options
The impact of treasury functions on wider financial planning and risk mitigation

Personal Benefits

Participants of this training course will gain:
A robust foundation in treasury operations and terminology
The ability to support complex financial transactions and policy development
Exposure to internationally accepted treasury practices and instruments
Confidence in applying financial tools for risk assessment and mitigation
Insight into how treasury contributes to broader business strategy

Organisational Benefits

Organizations that nominate their employees for this training can expect:
Improved treasury governance and financial control
Enhanced risk management and forecasting capabilities
Strengthened alignment between treasury and other departments
Reduced error rates in treasury-related activities
A workforce with stronger financial decision-making confidence

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for professionals who want to gain a deeper understanding of treasury operations, including:
Treasury, Accounting, and Finance Professionals
Controllers and Financial Analysts
Budget Officers and Treasury Support Staff
Managers in departments interacting with treasury functions
Professionals transitioning into finance-related roles

Course Outline

Module 1: Strategic Treasury Operations
Core responsibilities of modern treasury functions Treasury's role in enterprise liquidity optimization Centralized vs. decentralized treasury structures Governance and compliance in treasury activities Integration of treasury with enterprise resource planning (ERP) Treasury policies and ethical frameworks
Module 2: Cash Flow Optimization Techniques
Corporate cash flow cycle and working capital analysis Advanced cash forecasting models Liquidity concentration and pooling structures Payment and settlement systems (RTGS, SWIFT, ACH) Intercompany cash management strategies Digital transformation in cash operations
Module 3: Funding and Capital Market Instruments
Capital market mechanisms for corporate financing Short-term vs. long-term funding tools Debt issuance procedures and lifecycle Syndicated loans and credit facilities Structured finance and securitization Financial restructuring and recapitalization
Module 4: Interest Rate Dynamics and Discounting
Mechanics of interest rate markets Yield curve construction and interpretation Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation techniques Impact of interest rate volatility on corporate finance Interest rate benchmarking and LIBOR transition Duration and convexity in interest-bearing instruments
Module 5: Equity and Capital Structuring
Optimal capital structure theory Cost of equity and weighted average cost of capital (WACC) Equity financing strategies (IPOs, rights issues) Dividend payout models and shareholder value Governance in capital allocation decisions Market responses to capital structure changes
Module 6: Financial Crisis Insights and Corporate Resilience
Analysis of the 2007-08 global financial crisis Treasury challenges during economic downturns Liquidity crunch management Regulatory shifts post-crisis Corporate restructuring and bailout mechanisms Lessons learned for future financial resilience
Module 7: Investment Strategy and Portfolio Oversight
Investment decision frameworks and evaluation metrics Strategic vs. tactical asset allocation Treasury-controlled investment vehicles Investment compliance and internal controls Portfolio diversification and risk-return balance ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investment considerations
Module 8: Dividend Strategy and Retained Earnings Management
Dividend relevance and irrelevance theories Cash dividend vs. stock dividend policies Internal vs. external financing decisions Retention ratio and growth implications Corporate signaling through dividends Legal and regulatory constraints on payouts
Module 9: Foreign Exchange Exposure Management
Structure and operations of FX markets Types of foreign exchange exposure (transactional, translational, economic) FX rate determination and forecasting Cross-border payment settlement risks Currency risk measurement and metrics Central bank interventions and macroeconomic impacts
Module 10: Foreign Exchange Risk Mitigation Tools
Forward contracts, options, and currency swaps Natural hedging and operational adjustments Multilateral netting and in-house banking Hedge accounting compliance (IFRS/GAAP) FX policy formulation and governance Treasury KPIs for hedging effectiveness
Module 11: Interest Rate Risk Governance
Nature and sources of interest rate exposure Gap and duration analysis in interest-sensitive assets/liabilities Risk metrics (VaR, earnings at risk) for interest rate exposure Scenario analysis and stress testing Impact of central bank policies and yield curve shifts Treasury oversight in interest rate management
Module 12: Interest Rate Risk Mitigation Instruments
Interest rate swaps, futures, and collars Fixed vs. floating rate instrument strategies Benchmark rate transitions (e.g., LIBOR to SOFR) Swap valuation and counterparty risk Hedging documentation and regulatory reporting Back-testing hedging performance

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