70 New Tech Jobs for Newry as First Derivative Unveils £15m AI and Fintech Hub

'This investment is a huge vote of confidence': Global consulting firm announces £15.3m investment and 100 new jobs in Northern Ireland

Ministers welcome multi-million pound investment in new AI and Fintech Centre of Excellence at First Derivative

Newry tech company First Derivative announces £15m investment in R&D, bringing 100 new jobs

70 new tech jobs for Newry as First Derivative unveils £15m AI and Fintech Hub

Seventy new high‑paying tech jobs are to be created in Newry as part of a major £15.3m investment by local fintech giant First Derivative. The Newry-headquartered firm is setting up a new Artificial Intelligence and Fintech Centre of Excellence, with 100 new roles in total – 70 based in Newry and the remaining 30 in Belfast. First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little‑Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald visi…

First Derivative investing £15.3m in R&D and jobs in Newry and Belfast

Consulting firm says new AI and fintech centre of excellence will lead to 100 new roles

Newry: Tech firm invests over £15m and adds 100 AI jobs

First Derivative is headquartered in Newry but the company has clients around the globe and works with around 80 banks.

Ministers announce multi-million investment in new AI and Fintech Centre of Excellence at First Derivative

Ministers announce multi-million investment in new AI and Fintech Centre of Excellence at First Derivative 09 September, 2026 Pictured (L-R) are Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald; First Minister, Michelle O'Neill;  Andrew Colhoun, Head of First Derivative; deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly and Kieran Donoghue, CEO, Invest NI. First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister …