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Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland; Newry, Mourne and Down
Location of affected unit(s)
Newry
Sector
Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
200 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
27 September 2018
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
1 October 2021
Description
First Derivatives, a software company which specialises in financial analysis software, has announced plans to create 200 new jobs at its headquarters in Newry, Northern Ireland, as it seeks to expand into new markets. The jobs will be added over a three year period and are part of a worldwide increase of around 1,000 jobs over the same time frame. As of October 2018, the business employs around 2,400 people worldwide. As part of the expansion, First Derivatives will be opening new premises in Newry which will accommodate 200 workers.
Citation
Eurofound (2018), First Derivatives, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 95707, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/95707.