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Banking & Financial Services
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Over four hundred and thirty financial services companies, including twenty out of the leading twenty-five in the world are based in Ireland. These include international banks, investment companies, financial institutions, and technology companies. It is a thriving sector delivering financial services throughout the world. A finance degree is not essential, but you should have good numeracy, IT, problem solving, communication and customer service skills. Opportunities exist in personal, commercial and investment banking advising individuals, small to medium sized businesses up to large corporations with multimillion turnovers. There is a vast range of specialisms and skills shortages in areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial technology.
Did You Know?
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430+of the World's leading Financial Services companies operate in Ireland Ireland's Financial Services Sector
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47,000People are employed in the Banking and Financial Services sector in Ireland IFSC Fact & Figures
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971mCredit & debit card transactions were recorded in 2023 by Irish households domestically. CentralBank.ie
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26%Jump in fraudulent scams in first half of 2023, with consumers scammed out of €8.6 million and advised to be on high alert Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
Did You Know?
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430+of the World's leading Financial Services companies operate in Ireland Ireland's Financial Services Sector
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47,000People are employed in the Banking and Financial Services sector in Ireland IFSC Fact & Figures
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971mCredit & debit card transactions were recorded in 2023 by Irish households domestically. CentralBank.ie
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26%Jump in fraudulent scams in first half of 2023, with consumers scammed out of €8.6 million and advised to be on high alert Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
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