A host of global financial services institutions including Citi, CME Group, Visa, Vela and TP ICAP and dynamic cluster of home-grown entrepreneurs such as First Derivatives, Datactics and FSCOM thrive in a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. This growth has been fuelled by a combination of world- class talent, highly competitive operating costs and research excellence in a low-risk, pro- business environment.
Legal
For professional and legal services, the region offers a ready pool of culturally-compatible, highly educated talent. Three of the ‘Big Four’ accountancy houses have located their UK delivery centres in Belfast, providing client-facing services from the capital. There is a strong partnership between the economic development agency, businesses and universities, leading to success in attracting talent and international investors.
Business
The region has a high quality, skilled workforce with proven experience in delivering business services to UK, European and US clients.
The sector includes contact centres, IT services, facilities management, recruitment services and business to business services.
