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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.
Applications for FinTrU Belfast and North West Financial Services Placement Opportunities (2021/22) are now closed
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FINTRU BELFAST PLACEMENT STUDENTS 2021/2022
In August 2021, FinTrU welcomed their 2021/22 cohort of placement students. They will spend this year working alongside the world's leading investment banks and gaining a deep insight into the world of Financial Services, whilst completing an industry recognised qualification.
At the end of a successful year a graduate job offer will help them fast track their career at FinTrU straight into the second year of our graduate programme.
The Benefits of a Placement with FinTrU
By Kiera McKay - FinTrU Placement Student 2019/20
WATCH WHAT OUR RECENT PLACEMENT STUDENTS
ENJOYED MOST ABOUT THEIR PLACEMENT YEAR
FinTrU is looking for a number of motivated, aspiring professionals who enjoy working in a dynamic environment with a diverse and inclusive culture. FinTrU’s placement scheme is for students completing an industrial placement as part of their degree.
We don’t mind what degree you’re studying as long as you can demonstrate your passion for building a career within Financial Services. You should have a strong academic record and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills. You also need to be able to articulate why you would like to join the team at FinTrU!
WHY FINTRU?
You will spend your year working alongside the world’s leading Investment Banks and gaining deeper insight into the world of Financial Services with one of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing Financial Services companies.
You will experience the unique FinTrU culture first-hand and can get involved in coordinating and attending social and fundraising events throughout the year. You will also have the chance to join one of our committees, which include Women in Finance, TrU Colours, and our BAME Committee.
EMPLOYER RECOGNITION
AWARD
FinTrU received the Employer Recognition accolade at the Queen's Placement Awards
