UCD Business, Finance and Management Fair Brochure

Organisation Names

• BFM

• 2K Games Dublin

• ABP FOOD GROUP

• ACCA

• Accenture

• AIB Group

• Aldi Ireland

• Allianz Ireland

• Analysys Mason

• Applegreen

• Aptiv

• Arup

• Bain and Company

• Baker Tilly

• Bank of Ireland

• BDO

• Bord Bia

• Canada Life Assurance Europe plc

• Central Bank of Ireland

• Central Statistics Office

• Chartered Accountants Ireland

• Crowe

• Cunningham Contracts Group

• daa

• Davy

• Deloitte Ireland LLP

• EisnerAmper Ireland

• Enterprise Rent A Car

• ESB

• EY

• FDM Group

• First Derivative

• Fiserv

• Glanbia

• gradireland

• Grant Thornton

• Harmonic Fund Services

• HedgeServ

• Iarnrod Eireann Irish Rail

• IBI Corporate Finance

• IGEES

• IMC

• Infineon Technologies Ireland Ltd

• Intact

• Irish Distillers International Limited

• Irish Tax Institute

• Irish Water

• JPA Brenson Lawlor

• KBRA Europe Limited

• KPMG

• Kraft Heinz

• Lidl Ireland

• Macquarie

• Maples Group

• Mazars Ireland

• McKinsey & Company

• Musgrave

• NetApp

• Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General

• Parva Consulting Ltd.

• Personio

• PIMCO

• Positive Equity

• PwC

• Qualtrics

• RBK

• RSM Ireland

• SMBC Aviation Capital

• State Street

• Susquehanna International Group (SIG)

• The Office of the Revenue Commissioners

• UCD Graduate Studies

• Vialto Partners

Business, Finance & Management Fair Employers’ Target Subjects

PHD’S

Employers in Attendance

2K Games Dublin

2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.

2K Games Dublin is a hub passionate about performance marketing, commercial strategy, data engineering and data science/analytics and is part of the 2K Games group of companies.

We look for graduates from all backgrounds ranging from science, business, economics, marketing, IT, engineering, philosophy and psychology to work in all areas of our business.

ABP Food Group

ABP Food group is a food manufacturing company, we offer graduates places on our HR, FINANCE, H&S, Environmental and Engineering departments.

We also offer a Graduate production management programme.

ACCA

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global professional body for professional accountants. We’re a thriving global community of 233,000 members and 536,000 future members based in 178 countries and regions, who work across a wide range of sectors and industries. We uphold the highest professional and ethical values. We offer everyone everywhere the opportunity to experience a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. Our qualifications and learning opportunities develop strategic business leaders, forward-thinking professionals with the financial, business and digital expertise essential for the creation of sustainable organisations and flourishing societies.

Since 1904, being a force for public good has been embedded in our purpose. In December 2020, we made commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals which we are measuring and will report on in our annual integrated report. We believe that accountancy is a cornerstone profession of society and is vital in helping economies, organisations and individuals to grow and prosper. It does this by creating robust trusted financial and business management, combating corruption, ensuring organisations are managed ethically, driving sustainability, and providing rewarding career opportunities.

Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services – all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.

We offer six graduate streams, in Analytics, Consulting, Business & Technology Integration, Cyber security, Software Engineering and Interactive (Design & Digital). Applications for all streams will open in September 2022.

AIB Group

Who are we? We’re AIB, a strong Irish Bank packed with purpose – to back our customers to achieve their dreams and ambitions. That goes for our employees too – everything starts with you. We’re made of small teams where you have the chance to shine, so whoever you are, whatever you dream of, we back you.

Why join us? We want to be at the heart of our customer’s financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank. At AIB, we back you. We want you to own your career, seize the opportunities, build on your strengths and embrace new experiences. Whether it’s through personal development, culture, or community, we support you through your career. Our culture is backed by strong company values: Drive Progress, Show Respect, Be One Team, Own the Outcome and Eliminate Complexity.

Aldi Ireland

With roots dating back to 1913, Aldi (short for Albrecht Discount) entered the Irish market in 1999. Aldi is one of Ireland’s fastest growing supermarkets and one of the world’s most successful retailers. We have a vast network of over 140 stores across the country and ambitious plans to open many more. There are currently more than 6,200 stores across our international portfolio including stores in Ireland, the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA.

Allianz Ireland

At Allianz, we are proud to be one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies, with a workforce as diverse as the world itself. As the trusted insurance partner to over 700,000 customers across Ireland, we have built a brand based on trust, integrity and outstanding customer service for over 100 years. Our Graduate Programmes will help you develop fast while building a large network of colleagues committed to your personal and professional development. From your very first day at Allianz Ireland you will be given every opportunity to reach your full potential and gain invaluable experience across our global network setting you on the path for success.

The General Insurance Graduate Programme is a three-year programme where graduates will have the opportunity to work in operational areas such as Sales, Market Management, Compliance and Organisational Development. The Data & Analytics Graduate Programme is a three-year programme where graduates will rotate between the technical functions of Allianz, such as Claims, Data Insights, Actuarial, Underwriting and Portfolio Underwriting. Graduates in both programmes will gain invaluable cross-functional experience through multiple rotations, including full sponsorship of insurance qualifications and the opportunity to work in one of our international offices.

Analysys Mason

We are Analysys Mason, the global leaders in telecoms, media and technology (TMT) management consulting. Our consultants work on a diverse mix of international projects with the best-known brands in the industry, applying our deep domain expertise and methodology to solve complex business issues.

We are based in 17 offices across 13 countries, and have taken on work in over 140 countries, making us a truly global company.

Applegreen

Established in 1992, Applegreen is a leading convenience roadside retailer in the Republic of Ireland, the UK and the US in both large-scale Motorway Service Areas and Travel Plazas, and smaller scale petrol/gas filling stations.

We have two graduate programmes - Retail and Accounting & Finance. We also offer internship opportunities in HR, Marketing and Finance.

Aptiv

Aptiv is a global technology company with automotive roots and one of the most significant market leaders in designing, engineering and enabling solutions for how we’ll move tomorrow. Headquartered in Dublin, Aptiv develops safer, greener and more connected solutions, which enable the future of mobility. Consists of more than 190,000 employees, 12 major technical centres and 127 manufacturing sites in 46 countries. Finance Leadership Development Program.

Arup

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. We are truly global and our 15,000 planners, designers, engineers and consultants around the world deliver innovative projects with creativity and passion. We have over 650 staff working in Ireland, with offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick. We have many engineering, planning, consultancy and digital graduate and work placement opportunities at Arup.

University College Dublin Career Development Centre

Bain and Company

Bain & Company is one of the world’s leading management consulting firms. We work with top executives to help them make better decisions, convert those decisions to actions and deliver the sustainable success they desire. For 40 years, we’ve been passionate about achieving better results for our clients – results that go beyond financial and are uniquely tailored, pragmatic, holistic and enduring. This is all part of why Bain is consistently ranked as one of the best firms to work for –currently ranking #1 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work and are featured on The Times list of Top 50 Employers for Women in the UK.

Baker Tilly

At Baker Tilly, people are key to our success. As part of an overall values-driven culture, we focus on developing our people to enable them to build lasting relationships with our clients. Graduates in Baker Tilly work collaboratively in all areas of the business; Audit, Accounting, Advisory, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance & Taxation. Backed by supportive and experienced colleagues, you will work with our clients from the get-go, gaining the opportunity to build strong relationships. Our values continuously inspire us to be better, and create not just a progress-driven culture, but a strong sense of community; an open and supportive camaraderie where everyone is accessible, and you won’t feel like you’re lost in the crowd. Our graduate programme is the ideal place to launch your professional career and be part of it all.

Bank of Ireland

Whether you’re coming from a Business, IT, Arts, Engineering or Science background, we have a programme for you. In fact, we’re dedicated to bringing in a diverse range of people from various academic, societal and geographical backgrounds to help us grow. We offer opportunities to students who have achieved, or expect to achieve, an undergraduate or Master’s Degree from any discipline. Our Graduate Programme opens for applications on the 12th of September.

BDO

BDO is the leader in advising and funding ambitious Irish businesses, helping them to grow in domestic and international markets. BDO’s global reach and expertise is built on exceptional client service, a collaborative and inclusive culture and a passion to succeed for our clients. With offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork and an affiliate office in Belfast we at BDO take an active interest in our clients’ businesses working closely as business advisers, not just as accountants, auditors or taxation specialists. Our team of chartered accountants offer a range of services including audit, corporate finance, taxation and consulting ensuring we deliver an integrated business advisory solution for our clients.

Bord Bia

From Ireland to the world – At Bord Bia we believe in nurturing the next generation of talent, while experiencing the vastness of the world at large. All this while gaining a Masters qualification in Global Business Practice from UCD Smurfit Business School. What we’re offering. We’re offering YOU a career-changing opportunity. We’re looking to foster the next generation of talent in the Irish food and drink industry. This programme offers invaluable market experience to graduates, which can act as a springboard for a successful career in the food and drink sector. This programme combines on-the-job experiential learning, with a fully-funded monthly bursary, and academic study leading to a UCD Smurfit Business School accredited MSc.

All participants in the International Graduate programme, regardless of their role will receive: Fully funded Master’s in Global Business Practice; 24 Months work experience in one of Bord Bia’s 15 offices; Competitive bursary; extensive training in: Consumer Insights, Sustainability, Brand Marketing, Digital Innovation and Leadership; Continuous feedback, mentoring and coaching through regular Development Priority setting; Professional and Career Development; Membership of the Bord Bia Alumni network; Laptop; Paid business expenses; Employee assistance programme.

Canada Life Assurance Europe plc

Canada Life Assurance Europe plc (‘CLE’), a company within the Great West Lifeco Group, is a life assurance company that sells unit-linked pension and protection products to customers in Germany through independent brokers. We have offices in Dublin, Cologne, and Neu-Isenburg (near Frankfurt).

We are looking to recruit into Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, and Automated Testing as well as Actuarial Services.

Central Bank of Ireland

The Central Bank of Ireland serves the public interest by maintaining monetary and financial stability while ensuring that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy. On joining the Central Bank of Ireland’s graduate programme, your career and development will be our priority. When you apply for the programme, you can choose to apply to one of our three specialist streams; Data, Digital & technology, Supervision, Policy & Risk or Actuarial depending on your personal career ambitions.

Central Statistics Office

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is Ireland’s national statistical office and our purpose is to impartially collect, analyse and make available statistics about Ireland’s people, society and economy. Specifically, our mandate under the Statistics Act 1993 is “The collection, compilation, extraction and dissemination for statistical purposes of information relating to economic, social and general activities and conditions in the State”.

At national level, CSO official statistics inform decision making across a range of areas including construction, health, welfare, the environment and the economy. At European level they provide an accurate picture of Ireland’s economic and social performance and enable comparisons between Ireland and other countries. The CSO is also responsible for coordinating the official statistics of other public authorities.

The CSO has a wide range of Civil Service posts – including general service grades, professional, technical and field staff. CSO recruitment campaigns are widely organised and all recruitment competitions are organised in compliance with the CPSA’s code of practice. The CSO will advertise any vacancies with the Public Appointments Service (PAS).

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Become a Chartered Accountant and transform your future. Being a qualified Chartered Accountant enables you to make a real difference. Our globally recognised professional qualification will empower you with the unique skills required to drive business decisions that help create better economies and communities. You’ll have the knowledge and expertise to shape your career, work in countries across the world, and be a leader in business.

Chartered Accountants Ireland (The Institute) is a membership body representing over 30,000 influential members throughout the globe. Our role is to educate, represent and support our members. Our members work in senior positions in practice and industry. We are committed to restoring confidence at every level of the economy. We work with governments and businesses to raise awareness of the importance of sound financial advice.

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Crowe

We have a long and proud tradition in the training of graduate talent, providing a well rounded development programme that builds extraordinary careers. With 14 partners and over 140 employees in our Dublin office, we have the ethos of a smaller firm but with the support of our global network. Through our size we can offer our graduates a unique opportunity to work directly with our partners across a range of client projects, with the support and guidance to quickly build their expertise and experience.

What we are looking for from our graduates. We are looking for enthusiastic and personable graduates, who are willing to learn, work hard and are driven to progress their career. We are looking for graduates from a range of backgrounds and academic disciplines who are dedicated, work well under pressure and can rise to a challenge. If you are a bright, ambitious person who is a good team player but also able to work well on your own initiative then Crowe is a great fit for you.

Cunningham Contracts Group

Cunningham Contracts has incredible breadth, scale and diversity across our construction and civil engineering divisions, enabling us to effectively and proactively respond to market opportunities. We have successfully grown into new markets and sectors over the last decade, building our presence in infrastructure and mission critical sectors, successfully expanding into new geographies.

We are devoted to building our brand and looking for incredible talent. We’re keen to speak to students from a variety of degree backgrounds including engineering, quantity surveying and management. We offer excellent placement and graduate opportunities for the right candidates and are committed to developing talent and career paths.

daa

daa’s core purpose is to connect Ireland with the world and its vision is to be an airport industry leader. We are recruiting for graduates to work across our business on our 2 year graduate program.

Davy

The Davy Group is Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. You can read more about our growing company here: www.davy.ie We value our employees as much as our clients, and are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms recognising that the breadth of thought, perspective and experience that emerges from a diverse workforce is essential to deliver on our core values.Our city centre location, free access to our onsite gym and fitness studio, and impressive social calendar are just some of the unique benefits our employees enjoy while working at Davy. Performance related bonuses, generous pension contributions and investment in your further education demonstrate the value we place in developing and rewarding our staff.

If you are considering a career in financial services and you have a strong work ethic, together with lots of ambition, you should consider the Davy Graduate Programme. We will do our utmost to nurture and develop your talents and will give you the opportunity to work with and learn from the best and brightest people in the business.

Deloitte Ireland LLP

As the world’s largest global professional services and consulting network, Deloitte Ireland has nearly 3,000 people providing audit & assurance, tax and legal, consulting, risk advisory, and corporate finance services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries.

EisnerAmper Ireland

If you want to kick-start your career in accountancy with real-world, hands-on experience, in a firm where dedication and commitment are recognised, valued and nurtured, then EisnerAmper Ireland is the place for you. We are recruiting Accountant and Tax Trainees as part of our EAI Graduate Programme 2022/2023 (applications are welcome from ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CTA students).

At EisnerAmperIreland, our goal is to have a happy, healthy and productive team. Our people are critical to our success and we strive to nurture and leverage the talent and unique ability of each individual member of our team. This is reflected in our strong emphasis on employee health and wellbeing and through our smart and flexible hybrid work model, allowing for optimal work life balance. We design and deliver sustainable business and compliance solutions to make trade happen. We are a leading and high growth firm of accountants, tax, risk and regulatory advisors playing a key role in bringing international trade to Ireland and advising Ireland’s financial services industry.

Enterprise Rent A Car

From our senior leaders to our apprentices, Enterprise gives everyone the freedom to explore their potential, and the opportunities they need to rise to new challenges and take their skills to the next level - because their growth is what makes Enterprise’s growth possible. Nowhere is this philosophy better illustrated than in our approach to graduate careers. When people join our award-winning Management Training Programme, we empower them to start contributing right from the word go, while helping them gain the skills and experience needed to run their own business in as little as two years.

As a Times Top 50 Employer for Women for 15 years running, Enterprise has created a work environment where women thrive and are encouraged to rise to new levels in their career, thanks to support of both management and their peers. Enterprise is also still family-owned. This provides us the stability to look forward even more confidently to the future, even in these challenging times. Join Enterprise on our Graduate Programme, and become one of the new generation helping us write the next chapter of our success story.

ESB

ESB is Ireland’s leading energy company. We have been supplying power to industry, communities and individuals for over 90 years. Through innovation, expertise and investment, we are leading the way in developing smart and sustainable energy systems to meet the demands of modern life, both at home and overseas, making us a vital part of building a brighter, more sustainable future.

The objective of our Graduate Programme is to launch you on a fast track to career success. A career with ESB will allow you to grow professionally and develop the necessary skills to help deliver ESB’s strategic objectives. We have developed our Graduate Development Programme based on the following pillars: structured rotations; challenging assignments; robust learning and development; experience working on major projects; exposure to different aspects of our business; a mentor who will help you on your journey. Whichever part of the business you work in, we want you to succeed and at the same time enjoy being part of our community. Our opportunities for graduates, commencing in September 2023, span a range of disciplines: Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Quantity Surveying, IT, Commercial, Human Resources and Finance

EY

EY will be seeking applications from candidates in its traditional service areas of Tax, Assurance(audit), Technology Consulting, Business Consulting and Strategy and Transactions(corporate finance).

We will be hiring graduates from traditional courses such as business and accounting but also in the areas of technology, science, engineering, law and humanities among many others, We believe everyone has something to offer and our world works better when we have diverse workforces.

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FDM Group

At FDM our people are our passion and that’s why we make your training and career growth our priority. We are a global professional services provider and a leading IT graduate employer, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. Diversity, social mobility and inclusion are an essential part of who we are. With over 95+ nationalities working together as a team, we have centres located across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Our award-winning Graduate Programme is an excellent way to enter the job market after university. Launch your career in tech with acclaimed multinational clients, award-winning training and hands-on experience.

First Derivative

We provide 100s of opportunities to join graduate positions with monthly intakes. Our roles include Financial Engineering, Financial Engineering (NONstem -open to all disciplines), Financial Engineering (Legal and Compliance) Data Engineering, Software Engineering and Service/Systems Analysts positions.

Fiserv

Fiserv enables money movement for thousands of financial institutions and millions of people and businesses – for a world that never powers down! As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and the Clover® cloud-based point-of-sale solution. With approximately 44,000 associates, the company serves thousands of financial institutions and millions of businesses in more than 100 countries.

Glanbia

The Glanbia Pure Ambition Graduate Programme has been designed to help you connect with a diverse group of people globally, develop as a leader and build a career with a real purpose. Your career at Glanbia will help you develop all the key competencies you’ll need to become top of your field. Our priority is to give you opportunities that will challenge, excite and inspire. Right from the start you’ll play a vital role in helping us shape the future of nutrition globally. We’ll give you plenty of amazing opportunities to reach your career potential and help who you are today become who you want to be tomorrow. Through our world-class Global Pure Ambition Academy, you’ll experience challenging work projects and high quality learning and development programmes, supported by an engaging and immersive learning culture. You’ll be in a unique position to connect, socialise and build relationships with a network of talented people across all levels of the organisation that will benefit you throughout your career.At Glanbia, we see diversity as a strength to be celebrated. We treat every single member of the team with respect, regardless of age, background, race, religion, gender or sexuality.

gradireland

Graduate Careers, Internships, Postgraduate Options. gradireland partners with third-level careers service throughout Ireland to provide trusted graduate careers and job information, helping you to make better-informed career decisions. We provide careers information, graduate jobs and internships via our publications, our careers fairs, our free email service and, of course, via www.gradireland.com. gradireland is a partnership between the Association of Higher Education Career Services (AHECS) and Group GTI, a leading student and graduate technology and service provider. Why register for gradireland? By creating a gradireland account you can: organise your job search - save your favourite roles, careers advice and events to your personal dashboard. Receive alerts when roles in the area you want to work in are posted and apply straight away. Find out first about upcoming careers’ fairs and other career events. How do I register? Simply click the link below. Fill in your details, letting us know what areas you are interested in so we can send you the relevant roles, advice and event invitations: https://gradireland.com/user

Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton, we’re not your run of the mill Audit, Tax and Advisory firm. Why? Because we always go beyond the norm, challenge convention and deliver creative solutions. We’re always looking for changemakers. You can feel it the second you walk in: you’re surrounded by passionate people. We’re bouncing off each other’s energy, in an exciting atmosphere that’s bustling with activity. Our unique approach has helped us become one of Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firm. We’re looking for creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists who dream big. We’re not just looking for grads with a business background, we want grads from all disciplines. We know that the right people come from many different places and spaces.

We want you to carve out a future that reflects who you really are. Our mission is to empower our people and clients to achieve their ambitions. We want to help you flourish in a way that matches your personality and your dreams. Someone who’s still obviously you, but with loads of extra experience under your belt. Everyone brings something new to the table at Grant Thornton, it’s part of what makes this such a wonderful and vibrant place to work.

Harmonic Fund Services

Harmonic Fund Services is an independent financial services firm specializing in the global alternative investments industry. It was established in 2003 by industry practitioners from an alternative investments manager and a fund services provider. We offer services and technology to private credit and equity funds, hedge funds, funds of funds, private banks, and pension funds.

HedgeServ

HedgeServ is a leading global fund administrator with more than $450 billion in assets under administration across all investment vehicles including Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, UCITS, Hybrid Credit Managers, Funds of Funds and Managed Account Platforms. We optimize our clients’ experience using unique proprietary technology coupled with robotic process automation, intuitive digital programs powered by machine learning, and enhanced by an extensive proprietary transaction data set. HedgeServ’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit cultivates a productive and agile environment enabling its team to anticipate clients’ needs and consistently deliver solutions in real time. Led by the most experienced team of industry experts, HedgeServ with 1,500+ professionals around the globe expertly provides customizable solutions for their clients’ risk, portfolio management, middle office, investor relations, accounting, regulatory, compliance, and tax services. Since its inception in 2008, HedgeServ has received numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator and #1 rankings for Fund Accounting, Reporting & Reporting Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, and Regulatory Expertise.

HedgeServ is a progressive company with continuously evolving ways of working to ensure a futurefocused mindset. Our employees benefit from a robust career development framework and clear learning paths which outline career trajectory, training and progression plans.

Iarnrod Eireann Irish Rail

When you join Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, you join a company that is both servicing Ireland’s current transport needs and building the country’s sustainable future. Railways have operated in Ireland for 185 years. They connect its cities and towns and operate as the beating heart of its social and economic engine. We are investing in new track, signalling and trains to meet the demands of the future. We need graduates to join us to be the next generation of company leaders. We provide training, opportunities and we value our people. We are proud of our past and passionate about our future. If you have a customer focus, enjoy working in a team environment and want to help us build Ireland’s future, come join us.

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IBI Corporate Finance

IBI Corporate Finance is Ireland’s pre-eminent corporate finance adviser. We have achieved a consistent number one ranking in corporate finance surveys of the Irish market in terms of deals completed. Over the past five decades, IBI has maintained its market leadership through our firm focus on successful deal execution. We provide expert, independent advice to public, private and semi-state companies across a variety of complex domestic and international transactions, including: Mergers and Acquisitions, Disposals, Equity Fundraising, Debt Advisory and Strategic Advisory assignments (including Public Company Defence Advisory assignments). Over 80 per cent of IBI’s transactions are cross-border in nature.

IBI’s exceptional track record has been recognised by a number of international, independent intelligence providers. Our position as number one financial adviser in Ireland is reflected in our achievement of the number one ranking in the Mergermarket Irish league table of financial advisers since it started tracking deals in Ireland in 2005 - from 2005 to 2021, IBI advised on 43% more M&A deals than our nearest rival and 95% more sell-side deals. IBI has also achieved awards from Finance Magazine, Bloomberg, Corpfin, ACQ Finance Magazine, Finance Monthly and Oaklins.

IGEES

Established in 2012, the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) is an integrated cross-Government service. Our primary goal is to support better policy formulation and implementation across the civil service, through economic analysis and evaluation.

With over 250 members across all Government Departments and as well as appropriate Offices, IGEES offers wide ranging employment opportunities in analytical roles across all areas including; health, transport, housing, education, social protection, climate action and taxation, as well as macroeconomic forecasting, public expenditure and fiscal policy.

IMC

IMC is a leading global trading firm with technology - and individuality - at its heart. With offices in Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney and Mumbai, you’ll experience our truly global culture. A culture of openness, idea sharing and collaboration. Whether it’s trading, data, software or hardware, we’re constantly pushing ourselves and our systems further; challenging, adapting and redesigning to create world-class solutions that can outsmart the competition. It’s in these collaborations, with incredibly fast feedback that the magic happens. Operating at this extremely high level gives you the skills that will form the foundations of your career.

Global market making: We specialise in algorithmic trading and pushing technology to its limits. Being a market maker means we’re ready to buy or sell financial products at any time, anywhere. Our work provides liquidity, improves market efficiencies, and transfers the risk of those in the market.

Infineon Technologies Ireland Ltd

Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon are the key to a better future. With around 50,280 employees worldwide, Infineon generated revenue of about E11.1 billion in the 2021 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Segment Result came in at E2.072 billion, corresponding to a margin of 18.7 percent. The world’s swelling population, more and more megacities and the rising demand for energy is prompting us to rethink many aspects of our modern lifestyle.

Semiconductor and system solutions from Infineon contribute to a better future – making our world easier, safer and greener. These tiny, barely visible electronic components have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. They help to feed regenerative energy into power grids with almost zero losses, tame power-hungry computers, safeguard the data flying through cyberspace and make our cars more energy-efficient.

Intact

Intact is a leading provider in business transformational software and services, also known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). We are trusted by more than 21,000 users in Ireland, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Based in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Intact has operational offices in Cork; Warrington, England; and a new UK HQ in Hemel Hempstead. Deloitte has named Intact as one of the fastest-growing tech firms in Ireland for four consecutive years.

Continuously innovating since 1992, our open and trusting environment has created lasting relationships as we’ve grown to over 200 people. Our perfect fit ethos extends to our Intact Ignite programme. Graduates receive a permanent contract from the outset. From there, you will enter a 12-month Technical, Professional and Leadership skills training programme before advancing to the next stage of your Intact career. We believe that Ignite graduates have immense potential to contribute to our growth, which is why we offer employment contracts from the beginning. With a dedicated mentor for every graduate, you will be offered support and guidance throughout the programme and beyond.

Irish Distillers International Limited

From Bangkok to Belfast, Panama to Paris, there are 55+ Jameson International Brand Ambassadors in 40+ markets across the globe. Jameson is a truly global brand. Therefore, we need a truly global community to represent us in the four corners of the world. The programme offers you an initial 13-month contract with the opportunity to gain international experience and excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Jameson International Graduate Programme is a brand advocacy programme that gives graduates the opportunity to go abroad to build brand awareness for our world-renowned Irish whiskey with consumers, bartenders and influencers in various countries. Brand Ambassadors gain experience areas such as marketing, sales, digital, event management, content creation and much, much more.

Irish Tax Institute

The Irish Tax Institute is the leading representative and educational body for Ireland’s Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) and is the country’s only professional body exclusively dedicated to tax.

The Institute is, first and foremost, an educational body but since its foundation in 1967, it has played an active role in the development of tax administration and tax policy in Ireland. We are deeply committed to playing our part in building an efficient and innovative tax system that serves a successful economy and a fair society. We are also committed to the future of the tax profession, our members and our role in serving the best interests of Ireland’s taxpayers in a new international world order.

Irish Water

Irish Water is Ireland’s national regulated water utility and is responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Our mission is to ensure all of our customers receive a clean, safe and reliable supply of drinking water and have their wastewater collected and safely returned to the environment. We will protect the health and well-being of the people of Ireland, protect the environment in all our activities and support Ireland’s social and economic growth through appropriate investment in water services. As part of this investment in water services in Ireland over the next 5 years, we are looking to recruit graduates from a range of disciplines.

Irish Water offers a wide and exciting range of challenges in an environment where talented and passionate people are encouraged to live our values of collaboration, safety, customer service, performance and integrity. Irish Water is committed to the continuous growth of our employees, encouraging development and actively supporting learning and on-the-job training. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy career progression and employee assistance programmes. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit from different backgrounds and cultures. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD accredited company.

University College Dublin Career Development Centre

JPA Brenson Lawlor

JPA Brenson Lawlor is one of the fastest growing top 15 recognised accounting training firms in Ireland. We are ambitions and dynamic and currently employ over 100 staff. We specialise in the provision of accounting, auditing, taxation, outsourcing and business advisory services to medium and large clients from a wide variety of business sectors in Ireland and internationally.

When you join JPA Brenson Lawlor we invest in your future by giving you all the support and skills you need to be successful. We believe that career progression advances through practical learning and development. We will ensure you develop a solid technical foundation on which to build your future.

KBRA Europe Limited

KBRA is a global full-service rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity by providing users of our ratings with transparent, responsive, and timely analysis. Established in 2010 as a challenger brand, KBRA remains dedicated to the restoration of trust in credit ratings. We feel that these days better both companies and students as we take on interns and give them exposure to various departments from Sovereigns to RMBS. We feel it is important the the interns come away from an internship with us with a better understanding of the area they worked in and a wider knowledge. Some of our interns have enjoyed working for KBRA they are now employees and have enjoyed success and promotions.

KPMG

We will be hiring 450 graduates this year from all degree disciplines to: become a Chartered Accountant, receive the best training from the award-winning KPMG Business School and work with a team of top professionals advising clients from all industry sectors.

Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company is the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

We are offering roles for our International Management Trainee Program based in Dublin and London. During our International Management Trainee program, you’ll join a class of other ambitious trainees to learn directly from Kraft Heinz leaders, travel to all areas of our organization to see exactly how our iconic products are made, and have multiple opportunities to contribute directly to our business. You will add value as a full-time employee from day one, doing real work, and delivering actual results.

Lidl Ireland

In July 2000, Lidl burst onto the Irish grocery market and changed the face of shopping in Ireland for the better with top quality products made available at the lowest possible prices. Since then, we have opened over 200 stores across the island of Ireland and are proud to be the market leader in discount retailing in Ireland. What is our recipe for success? The answer is simple – our people. It is our dedicated and committed workforce that has helped us to cement our enviable position as Ireland’s favourite grocery retailer.

The very first Lidl store opened in Ludwigshafen in 1973. Since then Lidl has expanded throughout Europe, now operating in over 30 countries, with more than 10,000 stores and over 140 Regional Distribution Centres. Lidl currently has the largest network of discount grocery retailers in Europe. Lidl Ireland alone, now employs over 5000 employees nationwide. We employ people in various capacities, from a variety of different backgrounds and with different levels of expertise.

Macquarie

At Macquarie Group, we empower people to innovate and invest for a better future. We are a global financial services group operating in 33 markets in asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.

To see where a career at Macquarie can take you, visit us at www.macquarie.com/careers

Maples Group

Maples and Calder is a full service leading international law firm, advising financial, institutional, business and private clients on the laws of Ireland, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands. We are a people business, sharing a one firm mind-set working seamlessly across jurisdictions. Our commitment to excellence and our focus on delivering expert solutions continues to drive our expansion. We are an entrepreneurial and innovative firm with a strong international profile that sets Maples and Calder apart from other firms in the Irish market.

Mazars Ireland

We are an accountancy firm located in Dublin, Limerick and Galway and are looking for grads interested in a career in Audit, Tax, Financial Advisory or Consulting.

McKinsey & Company

Our Dublin office combines local and global perspectives to bring new ideas to business and publicsector organisations.We serve clients in areas ranging from the public sector and healthcare to financial services and banking.

Our consultants in Ireland advise large and medium-size corporations, government bodies, and nonprofit organisations on their toughest challenges, and in this way help to sustain the Irish economy.

Musgrave

In Musgrave, we support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 11 marketing-leading food and beverage brands including SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak, Frank & Honest and Musgrave MarketPlace. We have a simple, inspiring purpose that clearly defines what we do and why we do it – Growing Good Business. As a family business, we aim to leave a positive and lasting legacy for future generations. We are focused on working in partnership to build highly successful brand-led and customer focused businesses. Our aim is always to achieve sustainable, profitable returns, enrich everyday lives and contribute to a healthier, more prosperous, environmentally conscious society. Every aspect of our business is informed by our values which are: long term stable relationships, not being greedy, honesty, working hard and achievement. Every role in Musgrave is a chance to define what Growing Good Business means and our fast-moving world gives us plenty of exciting challenges for our graduates to grow and play a role in building our communities. As a Graduate on our award-winning programme, you’ll get to workstraight away on a huge number of challenges and opportunities, backed up by tailored development.

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NetApp

We are NetApp, we’re forward-thinking technology people with heart. NetApp specializes in helping customers get the most out of data with industry-leading cloud data services, storage systems, and software. NetApp has recently opened its new international headquarter in Cork, Ireland where we offer various graduate roles in Sales, Technical Support, Customer Success Management, and various other roles. At NetApp we support your professional development in one of our two award winning programs: NetApp Emerging Talent (NET): The NET program is designed for new entry level hires to grow their career and foster meaningful relationships by being part of a global community where innovative ideas flourish. You will participate in social networking, philanthropic outreach events, and professional development opportunities.

Graduate Program (S3 Academy): At the start of the program, we will fly you to the United States to take part in our robust 90-day training program based in Raleigh Durham NC. During this training, academy participants gain the foundational knowledge needed to have a basic understanding of NetApp and its innovative products and solutions. You will experience an exciting 3 months with graduate peers from all over the world. Afterwards you will return to your home countries to continue your on-the-job training.

Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General

The Comptroller and Auditor General holds office under Article 33 of the Constitution. His constitutional function is to audit on behalf of the State, all accounts of moneys administered by or under the authority of the Oireachtas.

The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General assists the C&AG to: audit and report on the accounts of public bodies; establish that transactions of public bodies are in accordance with the legal authorities governing them and that funds are applied for the purposes intended; examine whether State bodies are using their resources economically and efficiently and have mechanisms in place to evaluate the effectiveness of their operations; authorise the release of funds from the Exchequer.

We offer: Starting salary of e34,803; Funding and study leave for professional accountancy exams; Flexible working hours; Excellent career development including opportunities for promotion once qualified; A structured learning and development environment to develop key skills and competencies.

Parva Consulting Ltd.

We are a consulting boutique focused on the Financial Services industry and we work with our customers throughout Europe to effectively ensure the identification, design and implementation of customised solutions that enable them to deal adequately and promptly with the challenges of the market they operate. Relying on our strong sectoral skills (including Asset Management, Wealth Management, Investor Services, Insurance, Credit, Fintech), we support clients in the management of end-to-end transformation, collaborating in the analysis and delivery of the right solution.

From our offices in Milan, Dublin and Luxembourg, we are constantly striving to enrich our pool of skills, in line with the evolution and needs of the financial services market across Europe. We are looking for talented applicants for the role of Analyst with a minimum predicted 2:1 degree result (from any academic background), with an interest in financial services, an intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurship and individuals who demonstrate a drive for excellence.

Personio

We’re using technology to revolutionize the way HR operates, transforming the way millions of people experience work every day. In June 2022 we raised a second Series E funding of $200 million, allowing us to turbocharge this change and making Personio the fastest-growing and most valuable HR technology company in Europe.

With over 6,000 customers and a team of 1,500 in seven offices across Europe, now is the perfect time to join! We’re hiring talented, impact-driven individuals who want to be more than just another employee. Will you be one of them?

PIMCO (UK)

We are PIMCO, a leading global asset management firm. We manage investments and develop solutions across the full spectrum of asset classes, strategies and vehicles: fixed income, equities, commodities, asset allocation, ETFs, hedge funds and private equity. PIMCO is one of the largest investment managers, actively managing more than $1.91 trillion in assets for clients around the world. PIMCO has over 2,800 employees in 17 offices globally. PIMCO is recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Positive Equity

Who we are: We are a group of traders, technology and finance professionals who have come from Ireland and all over the world to be successful in careers we love. There are some very special ingredients to our collective success: awesome people, a team-oriented trading floor and a non-stop flow of new trading ideas. Interested? It could change your life.

What we do: We trade the world’s major electronic futures markets, from equity indices and commodities to interest rates and FX, from our trading floors in Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 and Zagreb / Split, Croatia. WANT TO TRADE? We are hiring interns for our month-long Summer 2023 Intern Classes. We will teach you how to trade successfully in today’s electronic global securities markets. Think you have what it takes? Get in touch with us today at positive.ie

PwC

PwC is changing on a global scale. We’ve made technology part of the fabric of our business by merging our centuries of experience with state-of-the-art digital solutions, ensuring we stay ahead of the pack and are fit for the future. We know that having the right building blocks to succeed in a new era of digital disruption is fundamental, but it is even more important to have the best people and skills in the right positions. Our goal is to build a community of solvers.

Qualtrics

The Qualtrics XM Platform- is a system of action that helps businesses to attract customers who stay longer and buy more, to engage and empower employees to do the best work of their lives, to develop breakthrough products people love, and to build a brand people can’t imagine living without.

We have intern and graduate opportunities across Sales and Global Operations.

RBK

For over 60 years, RBK has provided accounting, audit and taxation services to domestic and overseas business in Ireland. We have grown from a relatively small, regional practice to Ireland’s leading independently branded accountancy firm, with offices in Dublin, Athlone and Roscommon. With over 220+ employee, we believe that our graduates have the potential to become RBK’s future leaders and we support you every step of the way. We are seeking graduates who are grounded, motivated and hardworking, who possess a clear entrepreneurial spirit for business, Candidates with a distinct interest in and understanding of the accountancy or taxation profession. A strong academic background: 400+ Leaving certificate points / Min 2.1 at Level 8 / Level 9.

Our aim is to empower you, to shape your own career and drive future business success in RBK. We provide you with a supportive & collaborative working environment to allow you to thrive professional and personally. We will support you, offering first hand client experience, exposure to our senior leadership from the outset and mentoring programmes so you will learn from the best!

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RSM Ireland

As part of a global network of audit, tax and consulting firms, when your join our graduate programme you’ll have a world of opportunity to build the career you want. It’s your future. Own it at RSM.Whether you join us in audit, tax, or consulting, our three-year graduate programme is open to all kinds of backgrounds. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions, and we are looking for a diverse range of passionate graduates who can help us on this journey!

As well as fully funded tuition, study leave and onsite tutorials to support you every step of the way to achieve your professional qualifications, from day one you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our partners and senior management team on a diverse range of consultancy projects across a broad range of industry sectors.

SMBC Aviation Capital

SMBC Aviation Capital is a leading global aircraft leasing company. Our principal activity is leasing and trading aircraft, with a clear focus on investing in the most modern, technologically advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft that are highly sought after by our airline and investor customers. Our Graduate Programme is open to postgraduate students and final-year undergraduate students from all disciplines. Although your particular academic focus is not important, it would help to have an interest in financial markets and to share our enthusiasm for aviation.

Over 24 months, you will gain a true insight into our business and benefit from varied learning and development opportunities - allowing you to become a fully rounded professional and a valuable asset to our organisation. We are looking for academically strong graduates, natural leaders who are also team players, proven self-starters with a determination to succeed and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition to our standard 2 year programme, we also offer graduates the opportunity to specialise in the areas of Accountancy or Law.

State Street

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. To students we offer a number of opportunities: internships and junior roles. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Susquehanna International Group (SIG)

SIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded with an entrepreneurial mind-set and a rigorous analytical approach to decision making. We commit our own capital to trade financial products around the world. Building virtually all of our own trading technology from scratch, we are leaders and innovators in high performance, low latency trading. Our traders, quants, developers, and systems engineers work side-by-side to develop and implement our trading strategies. Each individual brings their unique expertise every day to help us make optimal decisions in the global financial markets.

SIG’s Internship and Graduate Programmes can be the start of a rewarding and challenging career, we have opportunities across Trading Operations, Quantitative Trading, Technology and Research. We open our applications in early September. SIG recruit on a rolling basis and strongly encourage early applications.

The Office of the Revenue Commissioners

Revenue is the Irish Tax and Customs administration. Our mission is “To serve the Community by fairly and efficiently collecting taxes and duties and implementing customs controls”. Revenue has over 6,700 staff and in 2021 we appointed 549 staff across all grades. For the exchequer, Revenue collected e67.5 billion (net) in taxes and duties in 2021. We’re a highly decentralised organisation with offices throughout the country.

Revenue is an organisation that builds multidisciplinary and agile teams to use leading technology to meet our customers’ business needs. Our aim is to become the world’s most digitally advanced tax authority - Ireland was the most effective country in the EU in which to pay business taxes.

Key to our progress and accomplishments are our people. We value staff learning and have a strong focus on continuous personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of comprehensive training programmes and provide financial support for self-learning, where necessary. We also have a broad range of work-life balance options, subject to business needs.

UCD

UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity. UCD continues as Number 1 in Ireland in QS World University Graduate Employability Rankings and offers a wide range of high quality graduate programmes across its six colleges. There are currently, over 8,000 students enrolled in graduate study at UCD. Our graduate programmes will take you on a journey of intense intellectual stimulation, learning new skills and dramatically expanding your knowledge of your chosen discipline. It is a tremendously rewarding experience and one which will both enrich your life and enhance your career prospects.

UCD graduate students benefit from an education delivered by experts at the leading edge of their field internationally and a curriculum constantly updated by the latest research. With over 9,000 graduate students, almost 20% of whom are graduate research students. Over 1,600 PhD students benefit from a structured PhD programme.

Vialto Partners

Vialto Partners has a 50-year history helping clients manage global talent mobility, with a relationship-driven and client-focused approach. We currently operate in more than 150 countries and are supported by a team globally of over 6,000 professionals who provide clients with unmatched scale and expertise to support their most complex mobility challenges. In Ireland, our team has over 65 professionals who provide expert advice and solutions to global organisations in areas including global mobility tax, immigration, social security and employment tax. Our unique capability at Vialto Partners is to provide integrated workforce solutions that help clients manage through the complexity of cross-border working arrangements, while making it a great employee experience.

We are looking for students to join our Graduate Intake 2023. In Vialto Partners, you will use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to help our clients solve their complex tax and immigration challenges. You will work with the biggest and most exciting businesses, across all kinds of industries, you’ll gain insight from the frontline and make a difference to their bottom line. If you want to work in a fast-paced, challenging field that never stands still, Vialto Partners is the place for you.

University College Dublin Career Development Centre

UCD Careers Network SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

What we do

UCD Careers Network helps you join the dots between your time at University and your future career. Check out our website ucd.ie/careers/ where you can begin your ‘join the dots’ journey. Whether you are only starting to think about your career or you already have a clear plan, we are here to help you make the most of your talents and get ahead in life.

All your career needs now in one location: MyCareer! MyCareer is the Careers Network’s vacancies, events booking and appointments system. You can log in using your UCD Connect username and password. Graduates without an active UCD Connect account can register to access the site.

• Book a Quick Query appointment

• Register for Careers Workshops, Fairs and Employer Events

• Search for current job vacancies and opportunities

• Edit your profile to get alerts on new job vacancies and events relevant to you

• Access new tools like CV360, Interview 360 and Career Assessments

Career and Skills Consultants

We deliver a range of engaging and interactive modules, workshops and seminars for students across all disciplines and stages. These cover everything from developing a stand-out CV or perfecting your interview techniques to developing the key skills that graduate employers are seeking, like leadership, teamwork, presentation skills, commercial awareness etc. Check with your Programme Office to find out about bespoke career development and employability support in your area or contact your Career and Skills Consultant. We offer two types of free one-to-one Quick Query appointments with our team of Career and Skills Consultants:

• CV & Application Quick Query sessions: to review your CV, cover letter or application form, career advice and interview prep.

• All Queries: All questions relating to CVs, applications, career development, further study, interview preparation.

Slots are approximately 20 minutes in length and can be booked on the day through MyCareer

Recruitment

Fairs & Employer Presentations

Often the first contact a student makes with an employer at a fair or presentation leads to important connections and career opportunities. You can find an up-to-date schedule of recruitment fairs and employer events taking place on campus on MyCareer We also publicise events via social media, so keep an eye out!

Careers Network Programmes

We provide a number of Awards and Programmes to help you join the dots between University and working life such as the UCD Advantage Award, Kick Start My Career, Professional Skills Lunch N’ Learn, Set for Success, Skills for Working Life, Career Mentoring, Alumni Panel Series and so much more.

Explore and prepare for your future career by reading our handy Career Guides! (Click on cover above to view)

“I’d advise any students who take part in university life outside of the classroom to apply! What you’re doing may not seem important to you, but employers want to see who you really are, so show them!’

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