As we enter a new era of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues coming to the forefront, the movement is inevitably generating a demand for a range of new competencies and therefore employment positions in companies to meet these needs. Here we examine 3 of these new areas and roles to give a flavour of these required competencies in the…
For many, our ways of working and the environment in which we work has changed drastically. Whilst our ability to work remotely was typically not a question at interview previously, it is a key requirement for many employers and has become a more realistic prospect. With more and more companies extending their work from home policies every day, we…
As we entered 2020, the global M&A market was in a resilient position, having had very robust transaction values and volumes for a number of years immediately preceding. Now, with almost a year of a global pandemic behind us and in light of continuing uncertainty, we take a look at the current environment for M&A, Investment and transaction professionals. Current…
After all the uncertainty that 2020 brought, the expectation is that 2021 will bring better things and with that more opportunity for tax professionals…. As with other sectors of the job market, the expectation is that the year will start slowly and build as it progresses. The rollout of the vaccine means that there is light at the end of…
As a recruiter specialising in newly qualified accountants, most of my working day involves conversations with accounting professionals at all levels and across different disciplines about their career progression. These discussions have taught me that the biggest decision for these young professionals tends to be when they are approaching the end of their qualification. As a qualified accountant myself,…
” Ireland has an ideal climate for forestry with one of the fastest growth rates of trees in Europe helping to reduce climate change effects ” Coillte. Complementing our track record in Financial Recruitment, we recently opened our Sustainable Finance & ESG desk to partner and support new and existing clients in response to increasing demand. We are…
Congrats are in order. One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Working Group was established in order to accelerate efforts to integrate financial risks and opportunities related to climate change in the management of large, long-term asset pools. But what is this organisation and what impact might it have? At it’s heart, this initiative comes from the understanding that the financial system…
FK International is proud to announce the establishment of Ireland’s first dedicated Sustainable Finance & ESG recruitment service. The Sustainability and ESG agenda effects EVERYONE Governments – are grappling with the pace and scale of policy development required. Regulators – must plan how to regulate an evolving agenda. Businesses – permeates all sectors and all businesses. Investors and Investment Management…
As part of Climate Finance Week Ireland 2020, taking the opportunity to flag how some of our clients are making a difference… IPL is a leading sustainable packaging solutions provider with a strong growth record. 14 manufacturing facilities – 100% of their products are 100% recyclable. “Today, we are at the forefront of innovation; investing in research and…
Following a period of significant growth, almost 25% of investment in 2019 (Forbes) can be attributed to Economic Social & Governance (ESG) opportunities. While terminology varies between sustainable investing, impact investing and responsible investing, ESG is ultimately the guiding principle. In short, ESG is the new Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR) principle. ESG is not related solely to an investment…