Financial technology company Fidelity National Information Services has announced plans to create 100 jobs in Dublin over the next two years.
The investment is supported by the Government through IDA Ireland.
The new roles include data scientists, product analysts, portfolio managers and software engineers, as well as a number of management support roles.
Bob Toohey, Chief People Officer at FIS, said the company is committed to investing in the future of fintech and believes Ireland is the ideal home for hiring quality technology talent.
"With the Government's partnership, we can build a world-class innovation engine that unlocks financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle - whether it's at rest, in motion, or at work," he said.
"Additionally, Ireland's position within the European Union presents a unique strategic advantage for FIS. By building a team in Dublin, FIS will benefit from direct exposure to EU regulations and data governance models, allowing us to design globally scalable technology solutions from the ground up, all this coupled with a highly skilled AI and data talent market," he added.
Michael Lohan, CEO at IDA Ireland, said that AI and Digitalisation have been identified by the employment agency as strategic drivers of economic growth and today's news reflects the real opportunity for companies in this area.
"We very much welcome the decision by FIS to choose Ireland for this investment and we look forward to partnering with them into the future," he added.
Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth said that today's announcement by FIS is testament to the country's thriving financial services and fintech sector here.
"These plans speak to Ireland as a location of choice for investment in cutting-edge research and innovation as well as to the strength and expertise of the Irish financial services sector," he added.
