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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.
#MeetFinTrU: Edward Ridgwell shares his story of joining FinTrU while working from home
As part of our #MeetFinTrU feature, we are sharing stories of our employees who have joined FinTrU during this unprecedented time. Edward shares his experience of being welcomed to a new company and the initiatives put in place to make him feel connected with his colleagues.
What is your role at FinTrU?
I am a Senior Associate working with a Tier 1 Investment Bank on a KYC project.
Why did you decide to join FinTrU?
When I was interviewed for FinTrU, the meeting highlighted the desire for specific skills that I felt I could bring to the company. The business functions of FinTrU were aligned to my career path and Belfast is a wonderful city. The people were friendly and the whole business came across as forward thinking and professional. I had to say yes.
What was your background before joining FinTrU?
Prior to moving to the UK, I lived and worked for one of the premier banks in Cape Town, South Africa. My role was a Senior Financial Crime Intelligence Analyst for a niche Compliance Department. After joining the bank as a graduate, I was trained and developed into an experienced Compliance Analyst with nearly five years of high pressure team-work. I had the pleasure of working with intelligent people who achieved fantastic results.
How was the process of joining FinTrU during the current working from home situation?
Starting a new company in the current situation could be very tough, however, the team of Charmain Filmer, Sam McCormick, Rosalynd Smyth, Richard McGuinness and the whole HR department have been amazing. I'm used to working remotely as per my role in South Africa so it all comes down to communication and asking the correct questions. I have been made to feel very welcome by everyone since starting the role.
Find out more about a career at FinTrU below.
