Finance firm creates 26 jobs
An international financial services company is to create 26 jobs at its new European headquarters in Ireland, it was announced today.
The US-based firm FCStone Group, which deals in risk management, said it will recruit for "high-end" positions in client focus and support services.
Enterprise Minister Batt O'Keeffe said the taxpayer-backed investment - through IDA support - was a significant win for the country.
"FCStone's initial investment in Ireland is a win without parallel in our rapidly-growing financial services sector," he said.
"The decision by a company of FCStone's calibre to establish its European hub here shows Ireland can beat competitors for high-quality investments and generate good jobs for our highly educated workers."
FCStone's chief executive Pete Anderson revealed the company was also considering possible future research and development operations in Ireland.
"It is with eager anticipation that we look towards forging strong and deep economic relations with Ireland in the future," he said.
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