It was announced last week that Irish fintech company Fexco is creating 175 jobs over the next three years at its headquarters in Killorglin, Co Kerry. The jobs will be in the areas of information and communication technology, software development and sales as part of the payment firm's expansion strategy.

Recognised as one of the world’s original and longest-established fintech players, Fexco has developed an innovative suite of payments and foreign exchange products and solutions including Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), Multi Currency Pricing (MCP), Tax Free Shopping and Retail FX.

The high-skill jobs announced last week will add 175 to the existing 2,300 staff working across Fexco’s Irish and international operations spanning 29 countries. Fexco is seeking experts in ICT engineering, software and sales to serve new product development opportunities in Ireland.

The announcement was made last week in Killorglin by Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, together with Fexco CEO Denis McCarthy, and Fexco Chairman, Brian McCarthy. The development is supported by the Government through Enterprise Ireland’s R&D Fund.

Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys said, "As a global leader, Fexco is synonymous with innovation and progression. The company’s continuous investment in the South West shows the company’s commitment and confidence in Ireland and our talented workforce."

CEO of Fexco, Denis McCarthy added, "Today marks a significant investment, by Fexco, into the South West. Our plans to hire an additional 175 people for our Irish operations, based primarily in Killorglin, demonstrate Fexco’s commitment to this region, one synonymous with entrepreneurship, innovation and success in the ICT and fintech sectors."

Source: www.businessworld.ie