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To continue putting local talent on the global stage, FinTrU is expanding its award-winning Financial Services Academy to the North West.
Join Northern Ireland's 'Best Place to Work 2018' at its newly established
North West Centre of Excellence in Derry/Londonderry.
To continue putting local talent on the global stage, FinTrU is expanding its award-winning Financial Services Academy to the North West.
Join Northern Ireland's 'Best Place to Work 2018' at its newly established
North West Centre of Excellence in Derry/Londonderry.
DARRAGH MCCARTHY
FOUNDER & CEO
Darragh McCarthy is the CEO and Founder of FinTrU. He started his career at Morgan Stanley in 1994 and remained there until late 2012. During his time at Morgan Stanley, Darragh was based in London, Frankfurt and New York and held various responsibilities including Global COO for Institutional Securities, COO for EMEA, Head of Fixed Income Sales North America and Head of Fixed Income Sales EMEA.
In 2013 Darragh founded FinTrU recognising the increasing demand from Global Investment Banks for high-quality resources to navigate the ever-increasing regulatory landscape. Whilst managed as a profit-driven organisation, Darragh also considers FinTrU as having a social purpose to create high-quality professional employment on the island of Ireland.
Darragh has a First Class Honours BComm International from University College of Dublin, Ireland. He has been nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018. Darragh speaks fluent German and Dutch.
DARRAGH MCCARTHY
FOUNDER & CEO
Darragh McCarthy is the CEO and Founder of FinTrU. He started his career at Morgan Stanley in 1994 and remained there until late 2012. During his time at Morgan Stanley, Darragh was based in London, Frankfurt and New York and held various responsibilities including Global COO for Institutional Securities, COO for EMEA, Head of Fixed Income Sales North America and Head of Fixed Income Sales EMEA.
In 2013 Darragh founded FinTrU recognising the increasing demand from Global Investment Banks for high-quality resources to navigate the ever-increasing regulatory landscape. Whilst managed as a profit-driven organisation, Darragh also considers FinTrU as having a social purpose to create high-quality professional employment on the island of Ireland.
Darragh has a First Class Honours BComm International from University College of Dublin, Ireland. He has been nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018. Darragh speaks fluent German and Dutch.
FinTrU is a multi-award-winning company, specialising in the areas of KYC, Compliance, Legal, Risk & Controls and Operations.
Working with Investment Banks around the globe, we design technology-enabled solutions to help our clients meet their regulatory obligations.
We consider ourselves to have a fundamental social purpose to create high-quality professional employment and we care deeply about our culture and values of Partnership, Passion, People and Professionalism.
We currently employ over 900 people worldwide across Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, London, Dublin and New York.
Inspire Global Trust in Tomorrow
2021
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Action Cancer announced as 2021-2022 Company Charity Partner
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Emma Pollock appointed as Chief Technology Officer
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XVII launched
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North West Financial Services Academy VIII launched
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Named in Financial Times Europe's Fastest Growing Companies 2021
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XVIII launched
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Platinum Partnership with Catalyst announced
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XIX launched
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North West Financial Services Academy IX launched
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Legal Academy II launched
Our Mission Statement
"Empowering our people to drive industry-disrupting, innovative solutions within financial services, making a positive contribution to global clients and local communities"
2020
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North West Financial Services Academy V launched
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XIV launched
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XV launched
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Belfast Legal Academy I launched
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North West Financial Services Academy VI launched
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Reached 600 employees
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XVI launched
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Opened New York Office
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North West Financial Services VII launched
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Reached 700 employees
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Named in Sunday Times Fast Track 100 League Table
2019
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North West Financial Services Academy II launched
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XI launched
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XII launched
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North West Financial Services Academy III launched
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MSAs in place with twelve Tier 1 Investment Banks
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North West Financial Services Academy IV launched
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Reached 400+ employees
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Belfast Financial Services Academy XIII launched
2018
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605 new jobs announced
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Belfast Academy VIII launched
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MSAs in place with six Tier 1 Investment Banks
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Belfast Financial Services Academy IX launched
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Belfast Financial Services Academy X launched
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North West Office opened
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North West Financial Services Academy I iaunched
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New Product: Technology
2017
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Belfast Financial Services Academy V launched
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Belfast Financial Services Academy VI launched
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Reached 160+ employees
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Belfast Financial Services Academy VII launched
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By Y.E ’17 target growth of 200
2016
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Belfast Financial ServicesAcademy III launched
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Reached 80+ employees
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Reached 100+ employees
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Belfast Financial Services Academy IV launched
2015
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Belfast Financial Services Academy II launched
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FinTrU House Office opened
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Reached 60 employees
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Accredited as meeting offsite delivery centre standards for Tier 1 Investment Bank
2014
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Government support for 80 jobs announced
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Pakenham Street Office opened
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Belfast Financial Services Academy I launched