CTP – Certified Treasury Professional
About the CTP
The Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is the leading credential in corporate treasury worldwide, sponsored by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Recognised in 76 countries and held by more than 40,000 treasury professionals globally, the CTP demonstrates that a holder has the knowledge and skills to effectively execute critical functions related to corporate liquidity, capital, and risk management.
Why Earn the CTP?
The FPAC credential demonstrates mastery across six core competency areas:
Higher Salaries
CTPs earn up to 13% more than their peers, reflecting strong employer demand for certified treasury professionals.
Increased Job Security
80% of Fortune 500 companies employ CTPs, positioning holders as highly valuable assets for leadership roles.
Competency Validation
The CTP validates mastery of critical treasury and financial management skills to the highest professional standards.
Boosted Relevancy
Stay competitive with up-to-date knowledge of treasury best practices and industry trends.
Professional Network
Join a global community of over 40,000 treasury professionals with access to mentorship, collaboration, and career advancement.
Data Management
Manage data systems including the ETL process, data warehousing, and regulatory and security frameworks.
Examination Overview
The CTP Examination consists of 170 multiple-choice questions reflecting globally recognised standards in treasury management. It is developed and updated every three years by experienced treasury and finance practitioners.
Key competency areas tested: corporate liquidity management, cash positioning and forecasting, treasury operations optimisation, financial ratio analysis, capital structure management, long-term borrowing strategy, risk monitoring and control, regulatory compliance, benchmarking best practices, and assessing the impact of technology on treasury.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a corporate cash/treasury management or finance-related role.
- A completed Master’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or business may substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Candidates may sit the exam before fully satisfying the requirements but will not receive the credential until all requirements are met.
Career Opportunities
Corporate Treasury Management
Cash & Liquidity Management
Risk Management
Capital Markets & Debt Management
FinTech & Treasury Systems
Banking – Corporate & Institutional Coverage
Investor Relations & Corporate Finance
Treasury Analyst