How to Build a Treasury Function and Drive Strategic Value

Building a treasury function from scratch is only the beginning - turning it into a strategic engine is where the real impact happens.This week, we welcome back Ben Loper, Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations.A returning guest to the podcast, Ben joins us for an update episode, sharing how his role and treasury itself has evolved since his first appearance, now overseeing a multi-billion-dollar financing business alongside treasury operations.In this follow-up conversation, Ben Loper, now Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations walks through his journey from banking and equity research into corporate treasury, and how he helped build a treasury function from scratch within a newly independent company.He shares how treasury has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic partner in capital allocation, risk management, and growth, and reflects on the realities of scaling teams, navigating acquisitions, and operating in an increasingly complex global environment.The discussion also explores the future of treasury, including technology, payments, remote working challenges, and why treasury professionals must think beyond operations to deliver real business value.Key topics discussed:Transitioning from banking and equity research into corporate treasuryBuilding a treasury function from scratch in a newly spun-out companyScaling treasury through acquisitions and rapid business growthThe role of treasury in capital allocation and strategic decision-makingHow banking experience translates into corporate treasury successThe shift from operational treasury to strategic treasury leadershipNavigating post-pandemic challenges, including inflation and market uncertaintyThe growing importance of payments, customer experience, and technology in treasuryRemote working challenges and training the next generation of treasury professionalsThe evolving role of certifications and experience in hiring treasury talentYou can connect with Ben Loper on LinkedIn or for more info check out www.benrloper.com.---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. Tradeweb changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP & FPAC– Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/