A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper Command of Treasury Frameworks for Strategic Impact
Master the architecture, standards, and decision flows that define modern group treasury operations.
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
The situation this course is for
Who this is for
Senior treasury practitioner in a global financial institution with decision authority over policy implementation, reporting structures, and cross-functional alignment in capital and liquidity planning.
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, staff without policy or framework input, or professionals outside treasury, finance, or capital governance functions.
What you walk away with
- Final call on treasury policy updates without escalation
- Cold command of reporting frameworks across Basel, IFRS, and internal liquidity metrics
- Specific examples and source-backed reasoning when challenged on framework design
- Faster path from regulatory intent to working policy document
- First internal team to align group-wide treasury controls to a unified standard
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Core Treasury Frameworks Landscape
Map the dominant blueprints in use across global banks, including Macquarie’s peer set, with emphasis on structural hierarchy and decision rights.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining treasury architecture
- Framework vs methodology vs standard
- Hierarchy of controls
- Decision ownership mapping
- Policy inheritance patterns
- Global alignment benchmarks
- Regulatory touchpoints
- Internal audit interfaces
- Capital governance linkages
- Liquidity control chains
- Cross-jurisdictional variance
- Framework maturity model
Module 2. Standards Deep Dive
Break down Basel III, IFRS 7, and APRA CPS 220 with operational precision, including implementation timelines and internal mapping logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Basel III leverage ratio mechanics
- IFRS 7 disclosure drivers
- CPS 220 liquidity coverage
- AML/CTF overlap zones
- MAS 610 linkages
- Internal reporting layers
- Audit evidence mapping
- GLA framework alignment
- Stress testing inputs
- Contingency funding plan triggers
- Pillar 2 requirements
- Internal model validations
Module 3. Policy Architecture Patterns
Compare centralized, federated, and embedded policy models, with working examples from Tier 1 banks and internal audit outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Centralized control benefits
- Federated model trade-offs
- Embedded Treasury roles
- Version control systems
- Change approval workflows
- Policy exception logs
- Audit trail requirements
- Cross-border applicability
- Local market overrides
- Escalation pathways
- Stakeholder sign-off chains
- Framework deviation protocol
Module 4. Decision Flow Mapping
Trace how treasury decisions propagate from framework to execution, including approval hierarchies, system triggers, and audit touchpoints.
12 chapters in this module
- Initiation to execution path
- Approver authority matrix
- System interface points
- Data lineage mapping
- Exception handling logic
- Time-to-resolution benchmarks
- Cross-functional dependencies
- Control ownership clarity
- Reversion procedures
- Documentation standards
- Real-time reporting feeds
- Finality of decision markers
Module 5. Cross-Functional Alignment
Navigate the intersection of treasury, finance, risk, and tax, with emphasis on shared frameworks and conflict resolution models.
12 chapters in this module
- Treasury-finance handoffs
- Risk appetite alignment
- Tax jurisdiction overlaps
- Data ownership disputes
- Transfer pricing interfaces
- ICAAP integration points
- Joint control frameworks
- Dispute escalation paths
- Inter-departmental SLAs
- Unified reporting calendars
- Balance sheet governance
- Reserve allocation rules
Module 6. Implementation Playbook Design
Build a repeatable process for turning framework changes into operational reality, with templates and stakeholder sequencing.
12 chapters in this module
- Change initiation criteria
- Stakeholder mapping
- Communication cadence
- System update sequencing
- Training rollout plan
- Pilot group selection
- Feedback loops
- Audit readiness checklist
- Go-live decision gates
- Post-implementation review
- Version control update
- Lessons learned archive
Module 7. Audit-Ready Outputs
Produce clean, consistent documentation that satisfies internal and external reviewers on first submission.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit evidence standards
- Document versioning
- Approval trail capture
- Cross-reference tagging
- Control assertion mapping
- Exception log maintenance
- Internal review cycles
- External auditor interface
- Remediation tracking
- Peer benchmarking data
- Zero-findings target
- Draft-to-final workflow
Module 8. Framework Evolution Cycles
Anticipate and lead upcoming changes to treasury standards with foresight and structured engagement.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory horizon scanning
- Internal change drivers
- Stakeholder consultation
- Transition planning
- Cost of delay analysis
- Resource allocation
- Phased rollout design
- Legacy system impact
- Training backlog
- Governance committee prep
- Change adoption tracking
- Success metrics definition
Module 9. Global Operating Models
Compare how global banks structure treasury governance across regions, with emphasis on control centralization and local adaptation.
12 chapters in this module
- Central vs regional control
- Time zone alignment
- Local regulatory compliance
- Currency management models
- Liquidity pooling designs
- Cash concentration methods
- Intraday monitoring
- Global custodian roles
- Local banking setup
- Cross-border reporting
- Consolidation logic
- Head office dependencies
Module 10. Risk and Resilience Design
Embed resilience into treasury frameworks with structured stress testing, escalation paths, and continuity mechanisms.
12 chapters in this module
- Contingency funding triggers
- Stress test assumptions
- Liquidity buffer rules
- Crisis communication plan
- Decision latency targets
- Alternate approval chains
- System failover design
- Manual workarounds
- Recovery time objectives
- Third-party dependency risks
- Cyber liquidity threats
- Operational continuity audit
Module 11. Strategic Influence Pathways
Position treasury as a strategic function by leading cross-domain initiatives and framing decisions at the enterprise level.
12 chapters in this module
- Enterprise capital strategy
- Board-level narrative
- Earnings call messaging
- Investor relations inputs
- M&A integration role
- Divestiture planning
- Balance sheet optimization
- Tax efficiency levers
- Debt issuance timing
- Currency hedge strategy
- ESG-linked financing
- Sustainable funding instruments
Module 12. Mastery Integration
Apply all framework knowledge in a capstone simulation with real-world complexity and stakeholder dynamics.
12 chapters in this module
- Framework gap assessment
- Stakeholder alignment plan
- Change implementation
- Audit trail creation
- Cross-functional review
- Resilience test
- Reporting package
- Executive briefing
- Lessons captured
- Template library update
- Peer feedback
- Mastery certification
How this maps to your situation
- When updating internal treasury policy
- Before regulatory audit cycles
- During cross-border liquidity restructuring
- After new framework release from regulator
Before vs. after
Before
Operating within treasury frameworks without full command of their architecture or decision logic.
After
Owning the blueprint, able to interpret, adapt, and defend framework decisions with precision.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with on-demand access.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic risk or compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on treasury framework mastery with direct applicability to Group Treasury roles in global banks.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to Macquarie’s operating model?
No, this course focuses on universal treasury frameworks, standards, and decision architectures used across global financial institutions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive templates I can use immediately?
Yes, each module includes downloadable templates and worked examples tailored to real-world treasury scenarios.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion over 6, 8 weeks with on-demand access..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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