UCD Business, Finance & Management Fair

UCD Business, Finance and Management Fair 2024 1st October O’Reilly Hall UCD, 12-5pm

Please bring your student card for entry to the Fair Correct at time of print, check out Careers Connect for the full list of exhibitors

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Organisation Names

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2K Games ACCA Accenture Aero Capital Solutions AIB Group Allianz Ireland Analysys Mason Applegreen Aurivo Co Op Azets Ireland Baker Tilly Bank of America Bank of Ireland BDO Ireland Bluecrux IE Ltd. BNY Bord Bia Central Bank of Ireland Central Statistics Office Chartered Accountants Ireland Citi Cornmarket Group Financial Services Crowe daa

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Davy Deloitte EisnerAmper Ireland Enterprise Mobility EU Careers EY FDM Group First Derivative For Purpose Forvis Mazars Fragomen gradireland Grant Thornton Houlihan Lokey Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail IBI Corporate Finance IGEES (Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service) Infineon Technologies Ireland Limited Interpath Advisory Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Irish Life Investment Managers Irish Tax Institute KPMG

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Lakeland Dairies Lidl Ireland Maples Group Musgrave ORIX Aviation PKF Brenson Lawlor Positive Equity PwC RBK RSM Ireland Run My Business S&P Global Ratings SIG (Susquehanna International Group) SSE Standard Life-Part of Phoenix Group TD Securities Teneo The Anne Sullivan Centre Tirlán UCD Student Recruitment Uisce Éireann / Irish Water Vialto Partners Xeinadin

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Business, Finance & Management Fair Employers’ Target Subjects COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Deloitte 2K Games ACCA Accenture Aero Capital Solutions AIB Group Allianz Ireland Analysys Mason Applegreen Aurivo Co Op Azets Ireland Bank of America Bank of Ireland BDO Ireland Bluecrux IE Ltd. BNY Bord Bia Central Bank of Ireland Central Statistics Office Chartered Accountants Ire Citi Crowe daa Davy EisnerAmper Ireland Enterprise Mobility EU Careers EY FDM Group First Derivative For Purpose Forvis Mazars Fragomen gradireland Grant Thornton

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COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF COLLEGE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & SOCIAL SCIENCE OF ARTS & SCIENCE & LAW ARCHITECTURE HUMANITIES

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & AGRICULTURE

PHD

OPEN TO TALKING TO STUDENTS FROM OTHER DISCIPLINES

Employers’ Target Subjects

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF COLLEGE OF COLLEGE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & SOCIAL SCIENCE OF ARTS & SCIENCE & LAW ARCHITECTURE HUMANITIES

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & AGRICULTURE

PHD

OPEN TO TALKING TO STUDENTS FROM OTHER DISCIPLINES

Houlihan Lokey Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail IGEES Infineon Technologies Ire Interpath Advisory Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Irish Tax Institute KPMG Lakeland Dairies Lidl Ireland Maples Group Musgrave ORIX Aviation PKF Brenson Lawlor Positive Equity PwC RBK RSM Ireland Run My Business S&P Global Ratings SIG SSE Standard Life TD Securities Teneo The Anne Sullivan Centre Tirlán UCD Student Recruitment Uisce Éireann / Irish Water Vialto Partners Xeinadin

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Employers in Attendance

2024 Deloitte

Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services. We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work.

Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.

2K Games 2K Games are a dynamic global video game company, renowned for publishing titles created by some of the most influential game development studios across the globe. Our portfolio includes critically acclaimed franchises like NBA 2K, WWE 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, XCOM, and the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization.

Curiosity and motivation are the key qualities we seek in extraordinary individuals like you. At 2K Games, we welcome aspiring graduates from all subject areas. Whether you have a background in science, economics, engineering, philosophy, social sciences, arts, or any other field, our doors are wide open. Our recruitment process is task-driven, ensuring that you have the opportunity to showcase your skills and talents. Plus, our comprehensive core skills training and continuous development programs guarantee you’ll have the support and tools you need to succeed.

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ACCA We are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide.

Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 247,000 members and 526,000 future members in 181 countries.

Our forward-looking qualifications, continuous learning and insights are respected and valued by employers in every sector. They equip individuals with the business and finance expertise and ethical judgment to create, protect, and report the sustainable value delivered by organisations and economies. Guided by our purpose and values, our vision is to develop the accountancy profession the world needs. Partnering with policymakers, standard setters, the donor community, educators and other accountancy bodies, we’re strengthening and building a profession that drives a sustainable future for all.

Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services - creating tangible value at speed and scale.

Aero Capital Solutions Aero Capital Solutions, Inc. (“ACS”) is a leading mid-life aircraft leasing and trading company focused on providing customers flexible and pragmatic aircraft and engine solutions while also delivering value to its investors.

ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas with international offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Singapore.

The current global headcount is just over 50 employees.

As part of ACS, you will join a team of highly skilled industry professionals with vast experience in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, aircraft and engine trading, fleet management and engine shop visit management. We are recruiting specifically for our Investment team, looking for new pricing analysts to join the team in Dublin.

AIB Group AIB is an employer that you can believe in. Our purpose is grounded in backing customers to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We back our people to thrive in a welcoming and professional environment and help them to exceed their professional goals. A career with AIB offers a breadth of opportunities that will help propel your career in whatever direction you choose.

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Allianz Ireland At Allianz, we are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted insurance companies, with a workforce as diverse as the world itself. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.

In Allianz Ireland, we underwrite some of the biggest organisations in the country to the smallest pets and much in between. Our award winning Graduate Programmes will help you develop fast while building a large network of colleagues who are here to support your personal and professional development.

Our 2 graduate streams, General Insurance or Data & Analytics, are 3-year rotational programmes for graduates who want to blaze new trails, disrupt the insurance industry and shape a better tomorrow. 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 – a global management consulting firm helping clients to make and act on the decisions that steer their progress and connect our world. Specialising in technology, media and telecoms (TMT), we provide bespoke strategy, transaction, transformation and regulation and policy consulting, combined with research and insights. We help clients navigate complex transformation journeys, always shaping the next.

Since 1985, our team has expanded to 400+ professionals across 16 offices in 12 countries and our experts have taken on work in over 140 countries, making us a truly global company. Our vision is to be the leading authority and catalyst for digital change, connectivity and inclusion. We are committed to a sustainable, connected future – contributing to a world where technology delivers for all. We are recruiting Associate Consultants, a full time position, starting in September 2025.

Applegreen We are leaders and innovators in roadside retail encompassing food, fuel and convenience offerings.

Founded in Dublin in 1992, we had expanded internationally and currently have over 16,000 employees and 600 sites across Ireland, UK and the US. We are deeply committed to our customers and communities and to creating a positive legacy for future generations, reflected by our charity initiatives and sustainability programmes.

We are looking for talented graduates who are passionate about retail, ambitious, innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit to add to our global workforce of retail and corporate experts. In return, we commit to continuously developing you and to provide meaningful learning experiences alongside a high level of ownership and responsibility.

Aurivo Co Op Aurivo is a global agribusiness with exciting consumer brands and a diverse portfolio across dairy ingredients, consumer foods and health & nutrition, retail and lifestyle stores, animal nutrition and livestock marts.

As an innovative multi-purpose co-operative, we have a strong ambition to continue to grow a sustainable business that will not only create value for our members but ensure a certain future for our farms, our processes and our communities for generations to come.

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Employers in Attendance 2024

Azets Ireland At Azets Ireland people are at the core of what we do, with trainees being the first important building block in our success. We are extremely proud of and value the expertise and technical know-how within our business, but we equally understand the importance of enhancing and sharing this knowledge to continuously develop our future workforce. Azets Ireland are seeking to add a number of graduates to join the firm in their Audit & Assurance, Advisory & Restructuring, Accounts & Business Advisory Services (ABAS), Corporate Finance, Fund Management & Tax Departments for an immediate start and as part of the 2025 intake in our brand-new offices located on Mespil Road, Dublin 4.

Baker Tilly At Baker Tilly, we care about you and the impact you make. That’s why we’re fully committed to your journey, wherever your ambitions take you.

Our global team of local experts are open-minded with a ‘why not’ approach to ideas. We create long-lasting relationships to help you unlock your growth potential. We help you take the steps you need to take today to help define your tomorrow. We have graduate and placement opportunities available across our service lines.

Bank of America All of our internships, placements and programs offer training, development and support. We’ll help you learn, grow and belong while you begin a career with global impact. Here at Bank of America, you’ll be supported to succeed through mentorship programs and development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture, where you’ll build networks and find friendships.

You’ll be given real responsibilities, develop skills for the future, and discover which areas of our business most appeal to you. We know it’s important to work for what matters. Here, you’ll discover a career with global and local impact. You’ll work in a collaborative team with responsibilities from day one, and plenty of opportunities to shape your career. And, through our networks, clubs, and events you’ll find friendships and experience our wonderfully inclusive culture. From apprenticeships to internships, industrial placements to full-time roles, you’ll find an opportunity to lead change with us.

Bank of Ireland Whether you’re coming from a Business, IT or Arts 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. Our Graduate Programme offers: Career progression; Flexible ways of working; Support from day one; Dedicated to your development; Inclusive and social culture; Rotational experience The Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme is committed to developing our Graduates to their full potential. Our programme ensures you learn through various media which have been designed to assist in driving your career. This encourages a creative, agile mindset and an ability to deliver operational excellence. Altogether, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to take onearly leadership roles within Bank of Ireland.

BDO Ireland BDO Ireland is a chartered accountancy firm focused on Audit, Tax, Consulting and Advisory services for Irish and international markets.

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Bluecrux IE Ltd. Belgian-founded in 2011, Bluecrux is a value chain consulting and technology company. Our experts and software help transform today’s supply chains into smart, efficient, fully integrated value chains. We believe that only true collaboration leads to innovation, at the intersection of our knowledge and our customers’ ambition. To link expertise with technology and problem with purpose. We’re a community, a movement that’s built on this intersection what we call the Cutting X: where supply chains evolve and value chains are forged.

BNY At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We are offering summer internships and roles on our graduate programmes.

Bord Bia At Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board, our purpose is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers. We are looking to foster the next generation of talent within the Irish food and drink industry. Our International Graduate Programme combines on-the-job experiential learning, with a monthly scholarship bursary, and academic study leading to a fully-funded UCD Smurfit Business School accredited MSc. We are currently accepting applications and welcome anyone interested in applying to come speak with us.

Central Bank of Ireland Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to build a career in a dynamic, progressive organisation at the heart of the economy and financial system? Working at Central Bank of Ireland can provide you with a chance to learn, grow and contribute professionally and personally. We take great pride in the work we do, our warm and friendly atmosphere, and the role we play in serving the public interest. We do this by safeguarding monetary and financial stability and by working to ensure that the financial system operates in the best interests of consumers and the wider economy.

Central Statistics Office The Central Statistics Office (CSO) have the largest team of professional statisticians and analysts in the country. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals for the role of Statistician/ Data Analyst to join our professional team. The work itself is fascinating and offers a variety of roles, including requirements analysis and design, analysis and reporting, continuous performance monitoring and quality control plans relating to the statistical life cycle . They will also have operational and human resource responsibilities as well as liaising with other Departments and international organisations. The CSO, with offices in Cork and Dublin, is responsible for generating statistical information which contributes to a wide range of analysis informing policy decisions at all levels. A key focus for the CSO is maintaining and developing a progressive and professional working environment, which fosters innovation and is underpinned by strong national and international working relationships.

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Employers in Attendance 2024

Chartered Accountants Ireland Chartered Accountants Ireland (The Institute) is a membership body representing over 32,000 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.

Citi Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explains what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients’ and the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Cornmarket Group Financial Services Cornmarket is a financial services company, specializing in providing financial advice to public sector clients. There are graduate opportunities available through many entry level roles we recruit in for.

Also, we are working on a graduate programme at the moment that we are looking to roll out next year.

Crowe Crowe Ireland is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, member of a global network, with a national reputation in audit, tax, business consultancy.

daa Regardless of your role, you’ll benefit from working in a business that’s at the forefront of global travel trends, building next-generation commercial hubs, enhancing passenger experiences and shaping the future of the airport industry. Operating across 15 countries, we’re a dynamic group, made up of over 3,000 individuals from all over the world. Our airports are vibrant, busy places, where every day is different to the last, and everyone has an important partto play.

As well as operating both Dublin and Cork Airports in Ireland, daa has significant overseas business reach through our ARI and daa International subsidiaries. Our vision is to be an airport industry leader, growing our business with talented people while delivering great service and value for airlines, passengers and business partners.

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Davy “From day one you’ll notice there is something special about working with Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

A place on our Graduate Programme is a guarantee that you’ll be given all the mentoring and encouragement you need to be the best you can be. With regular rotations, you’ll see how different business teams operate, and how they work together.

We invest in your future, providing financial support and ample study leave to help you complete further qualifications. You’ll be challenged, inspired and given opportunities to shine, as you follow your Personal Development Plan. There are three strands to our graduate programme, one in Wealth Management, one in Capital Markets, and our new strand in Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit.”

Deloitte Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services.

We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work.

Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.

EisnerAmper Ireland EisnerAmper Ireland are a high growth Dublin based firm of specialist accountants, tax advisors and risk & regulatory experts playing a key role in bringing international trade to Ireland and advising Irish corporates. We are a founding member of EisnerAmper Global, a specialist network of independent member firms operating via global financial services and international trading hubs.

The EAI Graduate Programme will allow you to kick-start your career in audit, accountancy or tax with real-world, hands-on experience, in a firm where dedication and commitment are recognised, valued and nurtured

Enterprise Mobility We’re Enterprise Mobility. An organisation that’s grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. We’ve done it by staying true to the people-first philosophy that’s guided us from day one. By creating connections. Innovating with intention. And by investing in every team member, partner, customer and neighbour. Join us and we’ll pave a new way forward for your career, our business and the future of mobility itself.

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Employers in Attendance 2024

EU Careers One third of Irish officials working for the EU Institutions and Agencies are due to retire by 2026.

The Government is committed to helping a new generation of talented Irish graduates apply for and secure permanent posts in the EU. Officials working in the EU’s Institutions and Agencies develop and implement policies aimed at improving the lives of the EU’s 450 million citizens. The work of the EU is wide ranging and the Institutions require staff with a variety of backgrounds and skill sets: from linguists and lawyers to economists, ICT specialists, scientists, and veterinarians, as well as generalist and support staff from all backgrounds. The Government’s strategy to increase the number of Irish people working in the EU, A Career for EU, includes a range of practical supports for EU competitions. Please visit www.ireland. ie/en/eu-jobs/ or contact us directly at eujobs@dfa.ie to learn more and avail of these supports.

EY Hello, we’re EY. We’re team players with a genuine people culture and we want to support your life and career goals from the start. At EY we want our teams and individuals to thrive from the beginning.

With a focus on a collaborative people culture, we’re interested and open to your new ideas and lateral thinking. We believe in lifelong learning with flexible working options, paid study leave, an enjoyable and positive work culture and continuous opportunities as your career progresses.

You’re invited to bring your fresh perspectives to the table and share your insights whether you’ve gleaned them on the sports field, have a passion for creative arts or are fascinated with detail, systems, problem-solving and emerging technologies. This year, EY are recruiting undergraduates and graduates for areas such as Tax, Assurance (Audit), Business Consulting, Technology Consulting, Actuarial Consulting, People Consulting, Data Analytics, Strategy &Transactions (corporate finance) and more.

FDM Group FDM is an IT-focused professional services provider with a global presence, delivering business and technical solutions to our clients. We transition graduates, ex-Forces and returners to work into FDM consultants through a combination of training and commercial experience. FDM’s training will bridge the gap between university and the professional workplace. Upon completion, you will become an FDM Consultant and placed on-site with one or more of our clients for a minimum of 2 years. We have a range of business and technical practices, including roles in Change & Transformation, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, IT Operations and Governance, Risk and Compliance.

First Derivative Graduate Options Programme - Graduate Analyst and Graduate Engineering positions.

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For Purpose The For Purpose Social Impact Graduate Programme was established to provide a structured and unified graduate programme for the charity and community sector in Ireland. It is designed to provide a career path into the sector, support early career professionals and help meet the current and future needs of the sector.

The programme has three main elements. Work: one-year paid employment; Mentor: monthly meetings with a sector expert; Learn: monthly learning seminars We attract graduates from a range of disciplines such as Business, Accounting and Finance, Law, Politics, sociology, HR, and many more. We recruit on an ongoing basis with new roles throughout the year. Candidates must have completed their studies and are in a position to start immediately.

Forvis Mazars Forvis Mazars is one of Ireland’s industry leaders in audit and accounting, tax, financial advisory and consulting services. Forvis Mazars in Ireland Map. With 37 partners and more than 800 staff across our Dublin, Galway and Limerick offices, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 50,000 professionals in 100+ countries to assist major international groups, SMEs, private investors and public bodies at every stage in their development.

No matter your financial or business needs, we have the expertise and experience to help you grow.

Across all sectors, we focus on exceptional client service and our in-depth knowledge of market sectors to help you reach the next level.

Fragomen At Fragomen, we are a firm of more than 6,000 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide. Immigration has been our sole focus for 70 years, and today we offer support in more than 170 countries. We are problem-solvers, innovators and established thought leaders in immigration—and our firm is recognized year after year by Chambers, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who. We contribute to conferences and seminars around the world, gather vast amounts of immigration data and leverage it for clients, author respected publications, and never stop working to design the future of our industry. As immigration around the world becomes more and more complex, we rely on many of our professionals’ years of experience working in government agencies and in-house corporate immigration departments to advance world-class, compliant immigration solutions. Fragomen are looking for talented individuals to undertake a Summer Internship for 12 weeks in 2025.

gradireland Your ultimate graduate careers hub. Launch your career with gradireland. Whether you’re looking for careers advice from industry experts, events where you can meet leading employers or, graduate jobs and internships - we’ve got you!

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Grant Thornton Grant Thornton is a global provider of professional services, spanning more than 145 countries with a team of 68,000 professionals working to build sustainable, scalable solutions to address real-world problems. Our Irish team comprises of nearly 3,000 professionals providing a range of Audit, Tax and Advisory services to clients of all sizes and industries. Our expertise goes beyond the traditional consulting fields: we advise clients on cyber security and forensics, AI, automation, cloud technology, sustainability and more, helping them find best-in-class solutions for today’s challenges.

We’re hiring from various disciplines, including business, computer science, STEM, accountancy, and more. We’re seeking creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists who dream big. Our goal is to inspire you to grow professionally while embracing who you are personally. If you’re on track to get a minimum 2.1 in your degree and have strong IT skills, then we want you to work with us.

Houlihan Lokey Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructuring, and valuation. The firm serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the AsiaPacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. Houlihan Lokey is the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past six consecutive years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past seven consecutive years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 20 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by Refinitiv.

We would like to promote our Summer Financial Analyst roles (Internship) for 2025 for both our Financial Restructuring and Corporate Finance business lines. We also have graduate and lateral opportunities throughout the year.

Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is embarking on a record investment programme to make rail the backbone of Ireland’s sustainable transport network.

Our people are absolutely critical to the delivery of both our services and our future capital programmes, customer experience strategy and port developments. We are in a period of major investment programmes in the maintenance, renewal and upgrading of our infrastructure, as well as the transformation of our fleet. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates to join our ‘One Team’ and to help in the safe and efficient provision of railway services across the country.

IBI Corporate Finance IBI Corporate Finance is powered by DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference. Following DC Advisory’s 2023 acquisition of IBI, we are now the first and only independent international investment bank in Ireland, offering clients access to international buyers and assets via 700+ bankers in 24 locations, across 11 industry verticals.

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University College Dublin Career Development Centre

IGEES (Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service) There are IGEES Graduate Policy Analyst/Economist roles in every Government Department. The work varies depending on the requirements of the Department, but typically covers one or more of the following: Contributing to national policy development across a wide range of areas; Using data, quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques to conduct policy analysis and evaluation; Contributing to appraisals and evaluations of significant areas of expenditure in line with the Public Spending Code; Economic modelling and forecasting; Contributing to briefing and advising senior officials and Ministers; Providing technical advice and guidance to ensure effective regulation.

Infineon Technologies Ireland Limited Infineon Technologies is Germanys largest semiconductor manufacturer, and one of the ten largest semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, with approximately 58,600 employees in total. At a global level, Infineon Technologies enables solutions for green and efficient energy, as well as clean and safe mobility, through driving both decarbonization and digitalization together.

In 2003, Infineon Ireland established its Customer Logistics Management office, based in the Liberties today. Employees work in this highly demanding Supply Chain Management environment mainly as ‘Customer Logistics Management assistants’ and ‘Order Management Specialists’. We are focused on the management of customer orders through balancing the needs of the customer against company capabilities, and implementing effective logistic solutions.

Interpath Advisory Interpath is a financial advisory business that was formed to allow our people to do what they do best in an agile, independent, and conflict-free setting. To create, defend, preserve, sustain, and grow value. To offer something different. To help organisations facing challenge or opportunity to navigate what’s next.

Our expert team, recognized as market leaders, leverage their extensive experience, and collaborate closely with clients to develop solutions that meet shared objectives. At Interpath, we can help navigate complex financial landscapes with ease by optimising cash flow and by managing debt effectively. Our team is dedicated to offering solutions for restructuring a business in distress, efficient capital structuring, and we excel in providing insights on mergers, acquisitions, taxation and succession planning.

Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard Irish Distillers is one of Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys.

Irish Life Investment Managers For over 80 years, ILIM has been working with clients to deliver investment solutions. We’re entrusted with assets exceeding €119 billion (as of 30.06.2024) across a broad range of asset classes and investment solutions. We work for a wide range of institutional clients including insurance companies, wealth managers, pension schemes, fiduciary managers and sovereign wealth funds across Europe and North America.

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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 Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) qualification is the gold standard in tax and the international mark of excellence in tax advice. We benchmark our education programme against the very best in the world. The continued development of our syllabus, delivery model and assessment methods ensure that our CTAs have the skills and knowledge they need to meet the ever-changing needs of their workplaces.

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.

KPMG KPMG hires talented and ambitious graduates from all degree disciplines to join our Graduate Programmes. If you are looking for a challenging career and the opportunity to work with the most successful Irish and international organisations, then a career as a graduate in KPMG can help you achieve your ambition. We hire circa 400 graduates each year from all degree disciplines.

Our graduates 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.

With over 4,300 employees in Ireland, you will be joining Ireland’s largest and most successful professional services firm. Our graduates will become business leaders, and we have the best professional exam results in the country, and we invest €19.6 million per year in graduatededicated support and training.

Lakeland Dairies Lakeland Dairies is the second largest dairy processor in Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties and annual revenues of almost 2 billion in 2022. The Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally, we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries.

We are seeking graduates in Agri/Nutrition/Food Science, Business/Finance/IT and Engineering. Our programme is specifically structured to provide graduates with the opportunity to enhance and develop their skills. The programme will include rotations, with exposure to multiple disciplines.

These will be based over a 2-year period with the opportunity for full time employment post programme – based on performance.

Lidl Ireland Our Student & Graduate Programmes are unique opportunities designed to give you exposure to all areas of the business, giving you more opportunities to show what you’re capable of.

The programmes allow the opportunity to enjoy both personal and professional development through on-the-job training and a blended learning approach. After that, it’s up to you to prove your capabilities and play your part in creating an unbeatable customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl!

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Maples Group The Maples Group is a market leader in the provision of legal, fund, fiduciary, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. We deliver award-winning services to a global client base and are trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. We are looking for people from a variety of different disciplines including finance, economics, accounting, risk management, administration, law, and business; but we also recruit from a range of disciplines into our support functions - HR, operations, marketing, and IT. We are looking for graduates who have a keen interest in a career in financial services. They should be results-driven, with strong communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Fast learners who take ownership and responsibility for their work will do well at Maples.

Musgrave Musgrave is Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. Together with our retail partners, we support more than 41,000 jobs, in more than 1,400 stores and offices, with combined total retail sales of €5.4 billion. Musgrave is proud to be one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses with 145-year year heritage in food and brand innovation. We hire graduates who are looking to develop careers in areas such as buying, accounting, sales and operations. We are open to all degree backgrounds unless specified for a particular role. We are recruiting for our 2025 Graduate and Intern opportunities

ORIX Aviation We are a global aircraft leasing company established in Dublin in 1991, currently with more than 200 aircraft owned, managed, and committed on lease to over 50 airline customers all over the world.

ORIX Aviation is also a 30% shareholder in Avolon, the world’s third largest aircraft lessor. We are a founding signatory to the Aircraft Leasing Ireland Sustainability Charter. ORIX Aviation has offices in Dublin, Dubai and Tokyo.

ORIX Aviation Graduate Programme: Our year-long Graduate Programme in Dublin is open to candidates who are currently undertaking or have recently completed an undergraduate or Master’s qualification.

If you are determined and eager to learn with an interest in aviation, we would love to hear from you.

PKF Brenson Lawlor PKF Brenson Lawlor is a top 15 accountancy firm with two offices based in County Dublin. We specialise in the provison of audit, taxation, corporate finance, corporate legal services and outsourcing services.

Positive Equity Are you a high achiever? Are you competitive? Do you play sport? Can you code in python, C# or other languages? Are you a maestro of poker or another game? If you tick some of those boxes and are ready to work hard, we might have just the career for you. We are a team trading professionals.

There are some very special ingredients to our collective success: talented people, a team oriented trading floor, and a non-stop flow of new trading ideas and strategies from everybody.

We offer month-long Summer 2025 Internship Classes. Following this there is the potential to be invited onto our full-time professional Trainee Trader Training Program. We run our one-month Internship for the months of June and August, starting on June 2nd 2025 and August 1st 2025 respectively.

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PwC At PwC we have various opportunities available for all types of students. We offer an 8 week paid summer internships programme, where you will learn about business, interpersonal skills, team work and gain valuable experience and potentially secure your place on our graduate programme.

Our fully paid work placement programme runs year-round, so we can facilitate whatever length of work placement you need. You can work in our offices in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford or Wexford, and choose which business area you would like to work in. During your placement, you will work as part of a team to experience first-hand the life of a graduate in PwC. Finally we have our graduate programme, this programme combines formal training and mentoring with practical on-the-job experience. It allows you to build a purpose-driven career in our Assurance, Consulting and Tax teams while studying for a range of professional qualifications.

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 230+ employees, we believe that our graduates have the potential to become RBK’s future leaders and we support you every step of the way.

Who are we looking for? 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.

RSM Ireland At RSM, we provide a challenging and rewarding environment and the chance for you to build your own knowledge and expertise while helping your clients to realise their ambitions.​​ We recognise that our people are our most important asset. That’s why we are committed to the ongoing career and personal development of all our people.

Experience The Power of Being Understood. Experience RSM. ​

Run My Business Run My Business (RMB) offers a solution-based consultancy and support services for SME’s of all sizes. We enable SME’s access to an industry leading suite of services allowing them to grow their business while we help run their business.

Our services include bespoke app development, website development, social media account management, HR support and admin support.

S&P Global Ratings S&P Global – Ratings CREDit Graduate Program. Our Ratings graduate pathway is something we are very proud of here at S&P Global. It provides an opportunity to complete a three year program focused on Ratings. At the end of the program our trainees could graduate in to an Associate level role. Over the three years we are committed to offering a varied experience to include hands on work experience, training and key speaker events. We provide the opportunity for the trainees to spend their first year in one practice and the following two years immersed in a second practice. Why not take a look at one of our current CREDit graduates’ journeys here. We also have a ten week summer internship program that feeds in to our CREDit graduate program, which we would be happy to share the details of.

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SIG (Susquehanna International Group) SIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded by a group of friends who share a passion for game theory and probabilistic thinking. We have incorporated this approach into our culture, where you will find relentless problem solvers within each of our core disciplines: Trading, Technology, and Quantitative Research. We are experts in trading essentially all listed financial products and asset classes. Through market making and market taking, we handle millions of trading transactions around the world, providing liquidity and ensuring competitive prices for buyers and sellers. While our presence in the market is broad, our trading desks are highly specialized, allowing for a deep understanding of unique drivers of each asset class.

SSE “Our purpose is to provide the energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We aim to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. Our strategy for achieving this is to create value for shareholders and society in a sustainable way by developing, building, operating and investing in the electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the transition to net zero.

This includes onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro schemes, electricity transmission and distribution networks, flexible power stations, carbon capture and hydrogen storage, solar, and battery storage, as well as providing energy products and services for businesses and other customers.

We will have a range of Graduate Programmes available across our 7 business units ranging from generalist rotational programmes within our Energy Businesses to specialist roles within Finance and other areas.

Standard Life-Part of Phoenix Group Standard Life is a brand that has been trusted to look after people’s pensions, life savings and retirement needs for nearly 200 years. We’re part of Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business, and together we share an aligned ambition to help every customer enjoy a life full of possibilities. We have the privilege of managing our customers’ pensions and savings, and are committed to helping them make their best decisions with their savings for years to come.

We are looking to interact with students keen to start their career in Customer service and Actuary/ Finance.

TD Securities TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, & institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience.

With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, & delivering integrated transaction banking solutions.

As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day. With a presence in Dublin for more than 20 years and backed by TD’s strong balance sheet and high credit rating, we are fully licensed broker dealer regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Our dedicated team of over 200 employees across front office, support and control, & technology roles help extend our global reach and knowledge to serve clients in Ireland & Europe.

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Teneo Teneo’s global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial performance, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty.

The graduate programme is over a 3 year period, where, in addition to studying towards a chartered accountancy qualification (ACCA in Ireland), we will provide an opportunity to gain experience across the breadth of the Financial Advisory business.

The Anne Sullivan Centre The Anne Sullivan Centre, located in Stillorgan, provides a range of services to people who are deafblind. We work to support people who are deafblind to pursue meaningful, active and fulfilling lives based on each person’s strengths, needs and preferences.

The services we provide include: Residential; Day Services; Outreach; Information and Advice; Research; Training; Assistive Technology Library.

We have relief, part-time and full-time opportunites for those studying social science, psychology, social policy.

Tirlán Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition business, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden, CountryLife and more. The farmerowned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.​ We’re looking for ambitious graduates across a range of disciplines to join us, as we work to create a global community celebrating wholesome nutrition from the land we live and love. Our Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and to flourish in your careers.

We’re recruiting across a range of disciplines, including Accounting & Finance, Agribusiness, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Engineering & Operations, HR, IT, Marketing, Quality & Compliance, R&D and Strategy/Project Management.

UCD Student Recruitment A postgraduate degree from UCD will empower you to embrace, shape and address the challenges of these disruptive times. UCD is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities and Ireland’s leader in graduate studies with over 12,000 graduate students.

At UCD, you will find a dynamic, diverse and welcoming community, where you are supported to achieve your full potential. Our educational environment is designed to stimulate you with state-ofthe-art, flexible teaching and learning practices across a wide range of subjects. Our world leading lecturers bring their research and their scholarship into the classroom so that you can engage with the most up-to-date knowledge.

Recognising the pace of change in the world in which we live, we update our curriculum content and structure regularly so that you will enjoy the best educational experience possible.

University College Dublin Career Development Centre

Uisce Éireann / Irish Water We hire across 8 streams into our Graduate Program giving a wide range of opportunity. We also tailor our 2 year programme into 3 8 month rotations within different departments internally so as to take full advantage of working within the business and gaining as much experience as possible. We have a strong focus on sustainability and are keen to work with driven and engaged Graduate Engineers, Scientests, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Business Graduates, Finance Graduates, and IT Graduates.

Vialto Partners Vialto Partners has a long tradition of helping clients manage global talent mobility, with a relationship driven & client focused approach. We provide support to clients in 150+ countries & are supported by a team globally of over 6,000 professionals who provide clients with unmatched scale & expertise to support their most complex mobility challenges.

In addition to gaining a professional qualification through out graduate programme, you will also get invaluable practical experience helping a broad range of clients solve their complex tax & immigration challenges.

You will be supported by a collaborative team & an ongoing programme of Learning & Development.

If you want to work in a fast-paced, challenging field that never stands still, Vialto Partners is the place for you. Our unique capability at Vialto Partners is to provide integrated workforce solutions that help clients manage the complexity of cross border working arrangements, while making it a great employee experience.

Xeinadin Xeinadin is a top 15 accountancy and business advisory firm with offices across Ireland and the UK. We have exciting opportunities for graduates seeking a career in accounting, tax or audit.

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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

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.

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Book a Quick Query appointment

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Register for Careers Workshops, Fairs and Employer Events

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Search for current job vacancies and opportunities

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

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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)

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The UCD Advantage Award is your chance to get recognition from UCD for skills, knowledge and experience that you have gained through participation in co-curricular activities.

Whether you are a part of a UCD Society or sports team, volunteer your time with a charity or have done a summer internship, UCD wants to acknowledge your contribution and development.

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Your activities can range from clubs, societies, volunteering, internships, part-time work and hundreds more.

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