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AN INTERVIEW WITH SUSAN DUFFY, HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT ALLIANZ GLOBAL LIFE Susan talks to Coopman about the importance of workplace wellness and provides

Creativity is more important than ever, particularly for companies that need to find new ways to drive hybrid working models. Unfortunately, it can be quite

Professionals in Ireland expect winter conditions to have a negative impact on remote working, according to findings in our recent survey. Over 350 participants took

DIRECTOR ANDREW MURPHY ANTICIPATES WHAT THE KEY EMPLOYMENT TRENDS WILL BE AS THE IRISH ECONOMY REOPENS AND REBUILDS. Over the past nine months, the world

In our first podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, sustainable finance professional, Per Stahl joins co-hosts Andrew Murphy and Mark Fallon to

In our second podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, Kevin McHugh, Founder and Managing Director of Priory GRC Consulting joins co-hosts Andrew

In our fourth podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, Hesus Inoma, Lead of the Digital and FinTech service offering at Grant Thornton

In our fifth podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, Siobhan Sweeney, Director of Development and Head of Diversity and Inclusion with the

In our sixth podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, Stan Barnes, Chief Financial Officer and Head of HR at Aergo Capital, joins

It is important to understand the evolution that is taking place across the industry in how investment firms need to think about ESG and sustainable

Interlinked with the rising adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in financial services and to meet incoming regulatory changes in the business landscape, the

In our seventh podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, risk subject matter expert, Charmian Simmons joins co-hosts Andrew Murphy and William McCoppin

In our eighth podcast episode in series 1 of “Conversations With Coopman”, Mike Rogers, Managing Director at Investment Governance Services joins co-hosts Andrew Murphy and

Survey finds majority of employers confident for a 2021 return to the office, however nearly two thirds concerned increased flexible working will negatively impact culture

In our tenth episode of Conversations With Coopman, our final episode in series 1, co-hosts Andrew Murphy and Mark Fallon discuss the results of a

The role of a talent acquisition specialist is fundamental in the successful running of any business. They partner with management right across the organisation to

We are delighted to launch Series 2 of Conversations With Coopman, Making Sustainability Your Business in association with global non-profit reforestation organisation, One Tree Planted.

In 2019, IDA Ireland positioned the country as the EU location of choice for fintech and blockchain companies due to the presence of more than

Series 2 of Conversations With Coopman, Making Sustainability Your Business focuses on how businesses across financial services are embedding sustainability into their operations, as well

The Accounting industry within financial services in Ireland is currently facing a situation whereby a candidate-short market is having a mixture of positive and negative

We often hear that empathy is a key leadership skill. Empathising as a leader enables you to relate to the challenges of your employees; you

Following a challenging year, yielding low to negative returns across most asset classes and investment strategies, town halls across asset management companies have reiterated the

Professionals in the market are very passive, and it has been a quiet start to the year in terms of candidate movement. As the pace

The financial services industry is gearing up for bonus season. Following a prosperous year for some, and a challenging one for others, bonus ranges will

As anticipated the market within the alternatives space has remained busy in Q1 of 2023, and hiring continues to remain competitive, however, the quality of

April has been a peculiar month in terms of what’s happening in the Accounting and Finance market in Ireland. The housing crisis is having a

Q1-23 in the investment front-office environment was definitely challenging in terms of hiring activity compared to historical norms. It’s fair to say that collectively the

As we enter Q2, it is crucial for companies within the compliance and risk industry in Dublin to prioritise transparency. Q2 tends to be the

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in the workplace, it is important to understand how it affects risk and compliance professionals.

As we enter Q2, it remains evident that counteroffers continue to be prevalent within the accounting and finance sector in Dublin. Moreover, the perceived value

Recent weeks have seen a number of developments in the area of sustainable finance, with the deadline for amendments to the SFDR Delegated Regulation swiftly

As the global economy continues its recovery from the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, private equity firms are seizing opportunities for investment across key European

A popular conversation amongst sell-side candidates is an expressed ambition is to transition to the buy-side; be that asset management, hedge funds, or private equity

After a challenging start to the year compounded by a recent heightened state of alert on the back of ongoing central bank policy interventions globally,

The recent months have been marked by various factors affecting the business environment, such as the unpredictability stemming from tech layoffs, the disbursement of bonus

The Accounting and Finance sector within the Financial Services industry of Ireland has experienced a significant level of market activity and growth in the first

Following a volatile year, many global hedge funds are gearing up for 2023 with increased inflation rates in mind. With returns at their lowest since

Asset Managers and professional asset allocators are set to continue their strong focus on ESG and Sustainability focused activities and team-builds in 2023, driven by

2023 is expected to bring further challenges and opportunities to Accounting and Finance industry in Ireland. As rising inflation continues, employers must review salary increases

Recruitment in the hedge fund industry continues to become more competitive, with a number of factors impacting companies’ ability to attract talent. As market volatility

The Coopman Search and Selection team recently completed our 4 Peaks Challenge in aid of the Irish Youth Foundation, whose mission is to level the

Several Regulatory factors continue to heat up the Compliance and Risk market in Ireland, which remains candidate-led across most areas. In particular, Fund Managers, Alternative

The demand for female talent in investment funds continues to accelerate, as hedge funds realise the importance of harnessing diverse talent and inclusive practices to

Within the Irish funds space, ESG and SFDR remains at the forefront for senior Compliance & Risk professionals as we enter 2023. As of January

After months of avoiding the inevitable, Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK has entered a recession. As figures show economic shrinkage of 0.2% between

August was a busy month for the accounting and finance desk, and we are seeing an increase in hiring activity across all sectors, especially in

Hiring across all markets saw their usual slowdown during the summer months, but the Irish funds industry continued to present opportunities across both Compliance and

There is a renewed and material deterioration in financial markets through Q2, across broad geographies and ranges of asset classes / investment strategies (notably equities,

Continental Europe, the UK and Ireland continue to face multiple headwinds brought on by geo-political conflict and associated posturing and precipitating a multi-decade escalation in

Despite the economic forecast, the market shows no sign of slowing down heading into Q4. Attracting and retaining talent in the compliance and risk market

Challenges facing the market At all levels and across all sectors of the accounting industry there is huge demand for qualified professionals, with the senior-end

Liz Truss’s consideration of removing capped bonuses for bankers presents further challenges to clients in the hedge fund industry when competing for talent, as more

The buy-side environment remains mixed, with ongoing corporate action; consolidation, mergers and acquisitions, creating more opportunities for junior talent with up-to-date skills and experience, whilst

Global macro strategies offering protection against equity drawdowns continue to outperform amid high inflation and the risk of recession, while stock markets continue to suffer,

The macro-economic outlook remains slow and steady in terms of growth, though new capital continues to flow in across all sectors, particularly in the investment