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LUMENSION JOBS & CAREERS – NEW JOBS FOR GALWAY

A small job announcement but a positive job announcement for Galway.

It has been announced that a new research and development centre in Galway will open. Lumension, a key player in operational endpoint management and security, will establish a new facility which will act as a product R&D hub. The new announcement will create 30 new highly skilled jobs. Lumension’s expansion into Ireland is another project supported by the IDA.

DUNDALK JOBS – Kenexa creates 30 new jobs in Dundalk.

Kenexa has opened new offices in Dundalk which will lead to the creation up to 30 jobs by the end of next year. The company is a provider of business solutions for human resources. It helps companies by identifying the best individual for every job and fosters optimal work environments.
Kenexa has 33 offices in 18 countries worldwide. The company was established in 1987 reported revenues of €166.6m in 2008.

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Below is a summary of some recent jobs announcements across the country including Dublin and Cork regions. In total 700 new jobs were announced by 5 leading companies. Read more about new jobs in Cork, Newry, Dublin and nationwide.

SuccessFactors to create 40 new jobs in Dublin

A global provider of talent management software will establish its European Multilingual Business Centre in Dublin creating 40 high-value jobs in Ireland. The new centre will be located in Dundrum and will service customers in the small and medium-size markets.

Teleperformance to create 240 jobs in Dublin & Newry

French-owned call centre operator Teleperformance will create 240 jobs in Dublin & Newry to support grocery chain Sainsbury’s customer services. Earlier this year the company announced it was created 610 jobs at its customer contact centres in Newry and Bangor.

Olive Safety to create 100 new jobs in Cork

A Cork H&S firm plans to create 100 jobs over the next year, while 20 further posts will be created at a manufacturing company in Dublin. The company will initially employ 20 staff, growing to 100 over the next 12 months.

America Pacific Corporation (AMPAC-ISP Group) to create 20 new jobs in Dublin

America Pacific Corporation (AMPAC-ISP Group) to create 20 new jobs in Dublin over the next five years in Dublin following the decision to set up its European HQ in the city. AMPAC-ISP is one of Europe’s leading companies in the design and manufacture of mission-critical structural components for the European space industry.

Bord Na Móna is to create 300 jobs nationwide

This news comes of the back of a major new investment in green energy. The jobs will be created in a range of areas in projects such as environmental solution, waste recovery and recycling and new investment in wind and gas power stations.

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I have been asked by a client for help to source a Fund Administrator. Below you will find the job description and contact details.

FUND ADMINISTRATOR – TRANSFER AGENCY – DUBLIN

Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Process telephone, fax and emailed subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and switches for a range of onshore and offshore funds.
- Resolve dealing related enquiries by email and by telephone, supplying information relating to funds’ portfolios, prices, dealing procedures, markets and currencies.
- Liaise with local offices, clients and shareholders around the world.
- Processing paperwork for trades and related activity.
- Maintain shareholder register and investor files
- Process Dividend payments
- Prepare and distribute of shareholder statements and Investment Manager Reports.
- Distribute Interim and End of Year Financial Reports to Shareholders
- Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering procedures
- Reporting of Fund transactions to Fund Accountants
- Daily Reconciliation of Cash Accounts
- Timely resolution of audit requests

Required:
- Fully understand the dealing process and rules, particularly in respect of restricted funds and delayed deals.
- An understanding of investor related requirements
- To be organised and methodical in their approach to work with an eye for detail.
- To be proactive in sharing information with other team members and assisting others when necessary.
- Team player who will participate and contribute in team meetings.
- To be a self starter, enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to learn and develop as the department evolves
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work on their own initiative.

Candidate Profile:

- Ideally, the candidate should have a minimum of 2 years experience within Transfer Agency.
- Computer literacy is essential, skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of varying fund types such as Retail Funds, Mutual and Hedge Funds.
- Third level / business school qualification desirable.

If you meet the exact requirements below please forward your CV to Recruitment@eu.FastnetGroup.com . NB: Please put CAREERS & JOBS – FUND ADMINISTRATOR in the subect box of your email.

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450 jobs at risk at CIT but businesses are less pessimistic

A report out by KBC banks indicates that many Irish employers feel we are over the worst of the recession. This assessment was released as a cloud hangs over CIT Group with a subsidiary employing 450 staff in Dublin

Newspapers report that up to 450 jobs at the Dublin subsidiary CIT are at risk if the parent firm cannot convince the government in the US that it should receive debt guarantees to support survival.

KBC Bank found that businesses in general are less pessimistic about the future and are expecting to cut fewer jobs in the coming months. Green shoots in US and UK are the main factors behind the positive sentiment.

Zevas creates 45 new jobs in Cork

Zevas will create 45 new jobs in cork as a result of a deal with UPC Ireland. Zevas provides telesales and web services support for UPC and the jobs are as a result of increased workload for the partnership.

TESCO JOBS CUTS
Tesco has announced that 140 jobs will be lost at its head office in South County Dublin.

JAMES LIKELY LTD GOES INTO LIQUIDATION

Jobs News in Donegal. James Likely Ltd a building services contractor based in Ballyshannon has gone into liquidation with the loss of 75 jobs.

THOMAS COOK JOB CUTS

Travel company Thomas Cook has announced that it plans to close a number of outlets with 77 jobs under threat.

MATHEW ORMSBY PRENTICE CUTS 25 JOBS

Matheson Ormsby Prentice announced it would be cutting 25 jobs. The company currently employs 600 staff.

STEINER LTD CLOSES IN GALWAY WITH 45 JOBS LOST

Electronics firm Steiner Ltd based in Galway will cease production with the loss of 45 jobs in the West of Ireland

EIRCOM CUTS 1200 JOBS OVER NEWT TWO YEARS

Eircom says it has agreed a restructuring deal with union representatives which will result in 1,200 jobs being cut over the next two years.

Irish Recruitment Social Networking site – Jobs Market, enables job seekers to publish their profile, and CV to all the Irish Employers. There is also a blogging facility to enable job seekers to market themselves, publish their achievements and attract employers. Employers can connect with the candidates they are interested in, and interact directly. The whole site is 100% free to use for both job seekers and employers.

IKEA JOBS in Ireland – Careers in IKEA

There have been over 4,500 applicants for 50 supervisor jobs in the first Ikea superstore to open in the Republic in July. Great company to work for OR only company with jobs?

IKEA will hold the final stages of its recruitment drive this weekend at the Ballymun Civic Center between 10am and 5pm. The company has 280 additional jobs to full and hope to meet suitable part-time and full-time staff this weekend. The 280 jobs will be on top of 120 management and general roles already filled.

A total of 500 direct staff will be employed at the store which is significant in these times. The breakdown is 10 senior management, 55 managers and 50 supervisors although nearly all workers will be titled co-workers within company culture and their “humble” management structure.

Almost all the new hires will be from Ireland as the company here and has emphasised hiring locally through its initiatives with the Ballymun Partnership.

There will be certainly big interest in the recruitment drive BUT also the opening in July. The Dublin outlet will be 31,500 sq ft representing one of Ikea’s flagship stores and it will include a restaurant and a creche.

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