Acorn Life, one of Ireland’s leading financial services providers, has gone against the grain with some positive news in the financial services sector, announcing 150 new positions in 2011 with 10 of these roles expected to be located in Mayo. The company is investing €2m in its technology infrastructure over the next 18 months to support these roles. A local recruitment drive is commencing to fill the positions. Acorn Life is specifically looking for experienced business professionals who are looking for a change from their current industry and will provide the necessary training to support this initiative.
“This is an excellent opportunity for both those who would like to launch their career in financial services and those who have enjoyed previous success in other business sectors but are looking to change direction,” said Tony Raftery, regional manager with Acorn Life in Mayo. “We are currently focused on identifying individuals with the skill set and motivation to fit our organisation – we are essentially looking for men and women with business acumen and experience to become part of our expansion. They will be fully trained and will have the support and experience of a large company network behind them to develop and prosper.”
The successful applicants will join the Acorn Life team and will be mentored and extensively trained in all aspects of financial service provision. They will be supported in the completion of the qualified financial adviser diploma (the industry’s required professional qualification ) while also being coached on the skills and knowledge required to develop the business.
