Company: AXA

Where, exactly, will these 10,000 new IFSC jobs be?

As far as barnstorming announcements go, this was a pretty big one – the government wants to create 10,000 new jobs in the IFSC over the next five years. One of the first questions to ask is whether there’s a big enough skills-base locally for this sizable expansion plan. After all, a large proportion of [...]

By Paul Clarke, 19 July 2011 • 4 comments

Just how buoyant is the Irish insurance recruitment market really?

It’s been a mixed month for employment prospects in Ireland’s insurance sector – Quinn’s decision to cut 800 roles has understandably hit hard, while AXA’s creation of 200 jobs in Dublin is reflective of international players’ desire to expand in the country. But what’s indicative of the true situation? Is, as some have suggested, the [...]

By Paul Clarke, 8 June 2010 • 0 comments

Irish financial services 2009: Good year vs bad year

Two words can be used to largely sum up the financial services jobs market in Ireland this year – hiring freeze. While it’s true that the vast majority of sectors suffered, some managed to fare well in the face of adversity. 2009 has been a good year for… Insurance: The number of new jobs created [...]

By Paul Clarke, 21 December 2009 • 1 comment