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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH PROFESSIONAL finance qualifications in treasury
Finance is broad and competitive. The professionals who stand out are the ones who specialise. Treasury offers one of the most strategic, in-demand career paths in modern finance.
Established by Royal Charter
Recognised in 80+ countries
Strategic finance careers
WHY SPECIALISE?
WHY TREASURY IS THE STRATEGIC
EDGE OF FINANCE
Most finance qualifications prepare you for roles focused on reporting, compliance, or audit. Treasury is different. It sits at the strategic heart of an organisation – managing financial risk, protecting liquidity, structuring funding, and influencing the decisions that drive business growth.
Treasury professionals don’t just record what happened. They forecast what’s coming, protect against risk, and advise leadership on how to deploy capital for maximum impact. It’s finance that faces forward.
ACT qualifications are the internationally recognised standard for this specialism. Whether you’re just starting your finance career or looking to move into a more strategic role, treasury offers a clear pathway with strong employer demand and significant earning potential.
MANAGES FINANCIAL RISK
Protecting organisations against currency, interest rate, and market volatility
Protects Liquidity
Ensuring organisations always have the cash they need to operate and grow
Enables Corporate Growth
Structuring funding and capital to support strategic expansion
Board-Level Influence
Treasury professionals advise senior leadership on critical financial strategy
career progression
WHAT DOES A CAREER IN
TREASURY LOOK LIKE?
Treasury offers a clearly defined progression path. From entry-level
operational roles through to senior strategic leadership, each stage
builds on the last.
01
TACTICAL
Treasury Analyst
Learning the fundamentals of cash management, forecasting, and financial operations
02
Operational
Treasury Manager
Managing day-to-day treasury operations, bank relationships, and cash positioning
03
MANAGERIAL
Group Treasurer / CFO
Shaping enterprise-wide financial strategy and advising the board
04
Strategic
Head of Treasury
Leading risk management strategy, funding decisions, and treasury policy
CHOSEN BY FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE
From the world’s biggest companies to ambitious start-ups. ACT qualifications are the benchmark recruiters look for.
QUALIFICATIONS
CHOOSE THE RIGHT QUALIFICATION
FOR YOUR career STAGE
Three internationally recognised qualifications, each designed for a
specific point in your career.
Entry Level
Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals
No entry requirements. Ideal for graduates, career changers, and anyone new to treasury.
- Corporate finance, liquidity, and risk foundations
- Internationally recognised credential
- Flexible online study
Approximately 3 months
Operational Level
Certificate in Treasury
For finance professionals building operational treasury expertise.
- Cash management and risk expertise
- Treasury analyst and manager roles
- Designed for working professionals
Approximately 12 months
Managerial Level
Diploma in Treasury Management
The gold standard for senior treasury professionals targeting leadership.
- Highest professional recognition in treasury
- Complex funding and governance strategy
- Global senior leadership network
Approximately 18 months
Entry →
→ Leadership
how you’ll study
flexible online learning,
designed for working professionals
It’s up to you to decide when you are ready to opt in and take your assessment. You can take your assessments from anywhere in the world, wherever you have a reliable internet connection.
Assessment for the Diploma in Treasury Management is either by dissertation or exam, depending on the unit. There is one assessment for each of the units of the qualification. There are three exam windows each year to choose from.
| UNITS | LENGTH | FORMAT | NOMINAL PASS MARK |
| Units 1 and 2 | 180-minute exam per unit, plus 25 minutes reading time | 1 pre-seen case study-based question and 3 scenario-based questions per exam (choose 2) | 50% |
| Units 3 | Four weeks | Mini-dissertation of 6,000 words | 50% |
| Units 4A or 4B | 180-minute exam per unit, plus 15 minutes reading time | 1 pre-seen case study-based question and 2 scenario-based questions per exam | 50% |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals is open to anyone — no prior qualifications or experience required. It’s designed as an accessible entry point for graduates, career changers, and professionals from any background.
While many finance roles focus on reporting past performance, treasury is forward-looking and strategic. Treasury professionals manage an organisation’s cash, funding, and financial risk — working directly with senior leadership to make decisions that shape business direction.
Treasury careers typically progress from analyst and assistant roles into treasury manager, head of treasury, and ultimately Group Treasurer or CFO. ACT qualifications open doors across banking, energy, technology, and multinational corporations worldwide.
Very likely. Between 55% and 62% of ACT students are employer-funded. We can provide materials to support your business case and speak directly with your employer if needed.
Yes. ACT is the only professional treasury body established by Royal Charter, with members and students in more than 80 countries. Our qualifications are consistently listed as preferred credentials in treasury job descriptions globally.
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