Careers and Jobs

Nationwide UK has created 20 new jobs in the IFSC with the opening of their Irish operation last month. The company is the world’s biggest building society with assets quoted of £200 billion sterling. Watch this space as the building society is said to potentially explore expanding into other areas of banking. This could signal more new jobs in the IFSC.

I wonder did Mr Cowen include this announcement in latest unemployment figures – I would be confident he did as the new was grim.

The IFSC employs thousands of professionals and you can work there too. The Banking & Finance sector is still buoyant in Ireland and you can get a piece of the action.

There are many opportunities in Funds, Banking, Treasury and below we have outlined where you can find Custody and Trustee jobs. We have listed recruitment agencies who recruit for the sector on this site. We have also listed the job boards that advertise the jobs. If you want to approach these companies directly see the list below.

If you are interested in the Banking & Finance sector in Ireland – Citco recently announced new jobs in Cork

This site will also give you valuable career tips and advice for job hunting in Ireland.

Do you want to work in Treasury in Ireland. The IFSC houses some of the biggest financial companies in the world. I have listed some of the companies to approach if you want a job in Treasury.

Direct applications or speculative approaches to companies is something of a lost profession. Most jobseekers will register with a recruitment agency or view job boards online.

If you are struggling to find a job and want to work in the IFSC why not approach these companies directly. Need help with this then check out this blog.

The Irish funds industry has grown substantially since the creation of the IFSC and now directly employs thousands of staff. If you want a job in Mutual Funds I have listed some companies based in the IFSC in Dublin that you can approach.

We have also posted some Hedge Fund companies and information on how to apply to companies on spec. Read this article as it will provide valuable advice for jobseekers in Ireland.

For CV advice in Ireland check out this blog with loads of free CV advice.

The Banking & Finance sector is buoyant in Ireland dispite recent turmoil in the Global Markets. Over the next few weeks I will outine some key employers in the Sector especially in the IFSC.

Over 430 international operations have approval to trade in the IFSC in Dublin. Another 700 managed entities are approved to do business under the IFSC programme.

Recruitment Agencies and Job Boards in Ireland will have various opportunities and vacancies in Hedge Funds in the IFSC but here is a list of Hedge Funds companies you can approach directly.

Remember if you need help approaching companies directly you can read this article.

Two of Ireland’s biggest banks have put up the “not hiring” signs. This is largely due to the difficult market conditions and property situation. These efforts to control staff cost has come about after sharp cuts in the share prices of both banks. What does this signal for the banking sector in Ireland?