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Working with purpose to partner professionals and clients in Dublin’s financial services industry.

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Dublin Overview

Dublin’s financial services landscape has emerged as a major global hub, as a result of the availability of highly skilled workforce, competitive corporate tax benefits and continuous foreign direct investment (FDI). As global multinationals continue to exit the UK Market as a result of Brexit, further FDI opportunities contribute to the expansion of the financial services market. This growth furthers competition within the market, and at Coopman, our extensive network, combined with our market intelligence, enables us to deliver recruitment solutions with hiring advice to ensure our clients remain competitive.

Buy-side firms in Dublin are witnessing a significant increase in demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments. Investors are increasingly considering sustainability factors when making investment decisions, leading to a surge in ESG-focused funds and products.

Dublin has also become a prominent hub for private equity and venture capital activities. Buy-side firms are actively investing in promising startups and high-growth companies, contributing to the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city.

Regulatory compliance remains a key priority for sell-side firms in Dublin. Stricter regulations, such as MiFID II and GDPR, require robust compliance frameworks and data protection measures. Firms are investing in technologies and systems to ensure compliance while maintaining competitiveness.

Dublin is emerging as a hub for fintech innovation. Sell-side institutions are adopting fintech solutions, such as automated trading platforms, advanced analytics, and blockchain technology, to improve operational efficiency, enhance client services, and stay at the forefront of digital transformation.

Dublin’s insurance sector is experiencing the rise of insurtech startups, leveraging technology to disrupt traditional insurance models. Companies are using AI, machine learning, and data analytics to streamline underwriting, claims processing, and customer interactions, leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences.

Dublin is witnessing innovation in life and health insurance products and services. Insurers are leveraging digital platforms, wearables, and personalised data to offer tailored policies and incentivise healthy lifestyles.

 

As the industry continues to grow, candidate attraction strategy and talent retention is critical for long-term performance success. Developing emerging talent entering the workforce is vital for succession considerations. Moreover, opportunities and challenges arise for prospective international talent who can fulfil skill gaps that exist in the Irish market. A crucial consideration is also transition talent; individuals that are either reskilling within financial services, or move from other sectors who possess transferable skills to add value to prospective employers. ESG, gender representation and automation/AI are also key factors for safeguarding competitiveness in today’s market.

Dublin

Key Contact

Mark Fallon

Director & Co Founder

Mark began recruitment in the financial sector in 2010, working in London with a boutique capital markets recruitment agency focusing on front office roles. Subsequently, he joined a global PLC where he became a director and partnered with some major financial services clients in Ireland.

Mark now delivers Accounting & Finance recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Aircraft Leasing, Insurance and Reinsurance in Dublin.

Dublin

Accounting & Finance Team

Dublin

Mark Fallon

Director & Co Founder

Mark began recruitment in the financial sector in 2010, working in London with a boutique capital markets recruitment agency focusing on front office roles. Subsequently, he joined a global PLC where he became a director and partnered with some major financial services clients in Ireland.

Mark now delivers Accounting & Finance recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Aircraft Leasing, Insurance and Reinsurance in Dublin.

Christine Jones

Dublin

Christine Jones

Senior Consultant

Christine began her career in the financial services industry with an international asset management group in their middle office operations. Having worked with external and internal auditors within internal controls, Christine has a strong knowledge of the capital markets industry which will allow her to excel in her role as a specialist recruitment consultant.

Christine now delivers Accounting & Finance recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Aircraft Leasing, Insurance and Reinsurance in Dublin.

Patrick Kearney

Dublin

Patrick Kearney

Consultant

Patrick decided to pursue a career in recruitment to develop the professional and interpersonal skills he acquired during his time working in sales. Patrick is an energetic, motivated individual who has developed his knowledge in financial services to excel in his role as a consultant.

Patrick now delivers Accounting & Finance recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Corporate Services in Dublin.

Dublin

Colin Finnerty

Consultant

Colin opened his own personal training business for 5 years, before using his business ownership experience to help transition into domestic sales, in-house account management and area sales management for a multinational brand. Colin prides himself on a passionate, professional, and empathetic delivery of service.

Colin now delivers Accounting & Finance recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Aircraft Leasing, Insurance and Reinsurance in Dublin.

Dublin

Compliance & Risk Team

Dublin

Evan McNeice

Consultant

Evan began his career in financial services consulting with a Big-4 Consultancy, before moving into the funds industry with one of the world’s leading banks, where he gained broad exposure into the operational aspects of fund management.

Evan now delivers Compliance & Risk recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Dublin.

Dublin

Front Office Team

Dublin

Gareth Connellan

Principal Consultant

Gareth is professionally qualified in the field of financial planning in both Ireland and South Africa, having acquired 30 years’ experience in both the insurance and asset management industry.

He has performed a broad palette of roles and brings deep insights as an investment professional across all asset classes and as a distribution expert across institutional, wholesale and retail domains, as well as cross-functional coverage insights across legal, risk, compliance, and marketing.

Gareth now delivers Front Office recruitment solutions, partnering individuals and clients in Asset Management in Dublin & London.

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