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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:
Sean O'Neill
Vice president
Sean joined FinTrU as an analyst 1 after completing the inaugural Financial Services Academy, seven years ago
What is your current role at FinTrU?
Since joining FinTrU, I have progressed through the company and was promoted to vice president in January 2021. In my current role, I manage the non-market risk engagement for a tier 1 investment bank.
how has fintru supported you during your career development?
From day one, FinTrU provided me with all the support and guidance I needed to work in the financial services industry.
FinTrU funded my Investment Operational Certificate (IOC) exams to give me the technical knowledge to work for a tier 1 investment bank. Additionally, FinTrU allowed me to develop my managerial skills through their internally delivered Managing at FinTrU course.
Whether it is personal or professional development, FinTrU senior management has always been approachable and provided me with a platform to grow throughout my career.
Why would you recommend a career at FinTrU?
FinTrU has brought some of the largest investment banks in the world right here to Northern Ireland. The client exposure I have received over the last six years at FinTrU is second-to-none and, given the record growth rate, similar opportunities are available for everyone at FinTrU.
Not only will you develop your subject matter expertise, but you can learn valuable skills such as business development, team financials and strategic goals to meet targets.
What advice would you give to someone who is planning on a career with FinTrU?
Just do it! If you are ambitious and want to be challenged every single day, FinTrU is the place for you.
