Battle Stories & Reflections from Treasury Legends
In this episode of our miniseries, Treasury Legends, guest host Paul Bramwell is joined by Keith Raymond and Yussuf Ali to share personal war stories, unexpected career turns, and the deep passion that’s kept them in treasury for decades. From life-changing tech implementations to discovering the hidden gem that is Financial Sciences’ TMS, the trio reflects on what makes treasury such a unique profession—and how Trovata is helping shape its future through AI, automation, and real innovation.
Episode Highlights
- Nobody chooses treasury—but nobody leaves it either. Hear how these legends stumbled into the profession and found a career worth obsessing over.
- Tech that changes lives. Real-world stories of how thoughtful treasury systems helped teams reclaim time, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.
- From hidden gem to market disruptor. Why Financial Sciences’ TMS stood out, and how its pairing with Trovata is giving treasurers a new kind of power.
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About Fintech Corner
A podcast for fintech lovers that starts conversations between bankers, financial technology innovators, and their clients to evolve finance and treasury for the 21st century. For decades, there has been a gap between the technology that banks can offer and what corporate clients need for modern cash flow management and analysis. We’ll cover emerging trends to help bridge this gap, technologies that can reshape the roles of treasury & finance, and the in’s and out’s of API bank connections & open banking.
Yussuf Ali
Director of Sales Engineering , Trovata
Yussuf brings over 25 years of experience in corporate treasury and financial technology. Currently, he is the Director of Sales Engineering at Trovata. He has spent the majority of his career at major global treasury functions and treasury management systems providers, helping organizations around the world at all sizes modernize their treasury functions. With a deep understanding of both technical and functional side of treasury, Yussuf is passionate about helping finance teams take full advantage of next-generation treasury solutions and the opportunities they unlock. Yussuf grew up in Denmark but is now based in the U.S., he’s also a tech enthusiast who enjoys motocross and staying active outside of work.
Paul Bramwell
Enterprise Treasury Lead, Trovata
Paul is Trovata’s Enterprise Treasury Lead and brings over 3 decades of experience in the corporate treasury world. Paul has worked for two of the largest treasury system vendors in various senior roles and was a Partner in Ernst & Young’s treasury advisory service. Paul has worked with some of the largest and most complex global treasury groups in all aspects of the treasury function. Originally from the UK, Paul has lived in the US since 2003 and is a self-confessed gadget addict.
Keith Raymond
Enterprise Sales Director, Trovata
As Trovata’s Enterprise Sales Director, Keith brings over 35 years of experience in treasury, risk management, and working capital. He’s built and scaled fintech businesses while also starting and leading treasury functions at multiple high-growth global corporates. A recognized bridge between finance and technology, Keith has advised and executed digital transformations at hundreds of corporations, combining practitioner expertise with fintech innovation. An MBA graduate of the University of Maryland UC, Keith is also a board member, educator, author, and frequent speaker on treasury innovation, fintech growth, and the future of working capital.
