Deloitte to double in 150th year in Cork
Deloitte Ireland plans to create 300 new jobs in Cork, it was revealed this week. The majority of these roles will be through the establishment of a Cork-based technology & analytics hub with the roles being delivered over the next three years.
This will double the number of Deloitte employees in Cork and was announced as the company celebrates 150th anniversary in the city.
Opportunities will be created for professionals across a range of areas including in digital transformation and sustainability.
Job opportunities will be in all facets of the Deloitte business including audit & assurance, tax & legal, consulting, financial advisory and risk advisory and the new roles will range from experienced senior hires to graduate roles.
Harry Goddard, CEO, Deloitte Ireland said: “We have seen strong client demand across our business nationally. A common thread in this growth has been the ever expanding need for digital, technology and analytics consulting experience. Not only are we recruiting to meet this demand, we also believe it is an opportune time to further our commitment to building our existing presence in Cork.”
He continued: “Our clients in the Munster region develop, manufacture, and sell their products and services throughout the world, and Deloitte’s investment here is a logical step for our business to support those clients in that journey. We now have 12 partners based in Cork, working locally, nationally and internationally.”
“Increasingly, our clients expect Deloitte to be in a position to advise, build and execute complex solutions for their organisations. I believe the ambition to double the number of employees we have based in Cork will be a fitting way to mark our 150th anniversary in the city.”
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD said the “news of 300 additional high-skilled jobs today is a real boost and vote of confidence in Cork our economy and Ireland’s future.
These are quality jobs across all of Deloitte’s businesses, but particularly the establishment of the technology & analytics hub is a fantastic endorsement of Cork.”
Emmanuel Adeleke, Deloitte Partner, AI & Data who will lead the Cork hub said: “We have been supporting many of our clients on their digital transformation journey over the last number of years. With the advent of generative AI, we are committing more focus in this area.
“We see Ireland as having a critical role to play in the adoption and regulation of this technology as a European hub for many of the leading global technology companies. Our teams are engaged with clients in Cork and nationally to meet growing demands such as establishing an AI hub, executive briefings, ideation and planning labs, ethics and trustworthy AI, rapid AI pilots, strategy and implementation of industry specific solutions.
“Cork is already a leading tech talent destination and we envisage this investment will continue to establish the city as a hub for cutting-edge innovation in the coming years,” he added.
Chamber reaction
Cork Chamber welcomed the announcement that it is to double its workforce in Cork as a signal of the strength of the Cork region, its ever-expanding tech sector, its deep talent pool, and its thriving city.
“Today’s announcement of 300 new jobs by Deloitte and the establishment of a new Cork-based technology and analytics hub shows the growth in professional services in Cork particularly in functions that would have traditionally been HQ based,” said Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO.
“Deloitte has been a huge part of Cork for almost 150 years, and this jobs announcement shows their commitment to the region as well as their confidence in the future of the city.”
“It is also a reflection of what Cork has to offer with the availability of a highly skilled talent pool and a strong tech sector. The city continues to increase in attractiveness as a place to work and live as it evolves.”