The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities 62.01 - Computer programming activities
150 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
4 October 2019
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 October 2024
Description
Aflac, a US-owned insurance company, has announced plans to create 150 jobs over a five year period in Belfast. The creation of a new IT and cybersecurity innovation centre is being supported by a grant from Invest NI of GBP 1 million (€1.2 million as at 5 December 2019). The jobs will support the company's 50 million customers worldwide by providing more capacity and specialist cybersecurity expertise. The jobs will add around GBP 7 million (€8.4 million as at 5 December 2019) annually to the Northern Ireland economy and are expceted to pay an average annual salary of GBP 45,000 (€54,000 Euros as at 5 December 2019).
Eurofound (2019), Aflac, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 98953, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/98953.
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