Expansion at FD will see 1000 new jobs for Newry

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: Columba O'Hare; Category: Business; Published: 27 September 2018

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The expansion of Newry company, First Derivatives continues at a pace with todays announcement that they plan to recruit 1,000 new employees in the next three years.

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The new posts will be at graduate, experienced and senior levels and will facilitate the continued rapid growth of the business, which has seen an average annual growth of 31% over the past three years.

First Derivatives new offices at Hill Street in Newry will form part of their expansion plans which will see 1000 new jobs in the next three years. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie — First Derivatives new offices under construction at Hill Street in Newry, part of their expansion plans which will see 1000 new jobs in the next three years. Photograph: Columba O'Hare/ Newry.ie

Brian Conlon, CEO of FD, commented: “This is an exciting time for FD and this expansion reflects the strong growth and development of the company. We have a highly skilled and accomplished team, and we look forward to bringing on more talent.”

Currently FD employs more than 2,400 employees.

The company recruits local and international personnel with a focus on STEM backgrounds. The new jobs will be across the company’s operations, including FinTech, where FD works with many of the world’s leading financial institutions, and a range of other industries, including manufacturing, digital marketing, retail, gaming, telecoms, automotive and space.