Treasury and risk functions no longer sit quietly in the background. Markets move faster, regulation keeps tightening and technology has shifted expectations around cash, liquidity and control. The result? Treasury roles have become more visible, more influential and harder to hire for properly.
At Distinct, we focus exclusively on treasury and risk recruitment. Not as an off-shoot from finance, but as a discipline in its own right. We work UK-wide with organisations and professionals who understand that getting treasury right is less about box-ticking and more about judgement, credibility and timing.
For treasury & risk professionals
Treasury careers rarely move in straight lines. The right move is often about timing, exposure and future potential – not just salary or title.
We work with treasury and risk professionals, who value honest market insight, discreet conversations and advice grounded in reality. Sometimes that leads to a move. Sometimes it confirms staying put is the smarter decision.
Either way, the aim is clarity, not pressure.
Why specialist treasury recruitment matters
Treasury today sits at the intersection of finance, risk, systems and stakeholders. Employers aren’t just hiring for technical capability, they’re looking for people who can influence decisions, navigate uncertainty and add value beyond the numbers.
That nuance gets lost in generalist finance recruitment. A specialist approach means understanding:
- How treasury roles differ by sector and scale
- When a role is genuinely strategic versus operational
- Why two similar CVs can perform very differently in practice.
It is this insight that shapes better conversations, creates more relevant shortlists and supports long-term outcomes.
Treasury recruitment across the UK
Our treasury & risk coverage
Treasury and risk look very different depending on sector, scale and regulatory context:
Working across these environments gives us a clear view of what good looks like in each – and where skills genuinely transfer.
Treasury & risk candidates
Your treasury recruitment specialist
Ben Shapiro
- UK
