Professional Services firm EY has announced the creation of 1,000 new jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years in a move that will bring the total EY headcount to 1,900 in the region.
The company has also announced plans to establish a hub in the North West to attract talent from across the region.
The roles will be filled by a mix of experienced candidates, recent graduates and school leavers in areas such as cyber security, data analytics, cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies.
There will also be openings in risk, tax, audit and as well as business consultancy.
"Thanks to our partnership with the Department for the Economy and Invest Northern Ireland, we have been able to create this pipeline of jobs and skills development opportunities that we are announcing today," said Rob Heron, EY Northern Ireland Managing Partner.
Mike Brennan, DfE Permanent Secretary, described the announcement as excellent news for the local economy and a further endorsement of Northern Ireland as a rising global player in the fintech and professional services sector.
"My Department's Assured Skills Academies will assist in filling 351 of these jobs across a range of roles and skills areas including Data and Analytics, Cyber Security, Procurement and Commercial Contract Management and Project and Programme Management," Mr Brennan said.
