UCD Business, Finance and Management Recruitment Fair

UCD Business, Finance and

Management Recruitment Fair

Proud Sponsors:

25th September 2019O’Reilly Hall UCD

11am-3pm

Please bring your student card for entry to the Fair

Correct at time of print, check out Careers Connect for the full list of exhibitors

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https://www.lidl.ie

http://www.ucd.ie/careers/

“YOU CAN ALWAYS SPOT A LIDL PERSON. HIGH ENERGY, HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGH ACHIEVERS.”

For more information visit jobs.lidl.ie

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THE LIDL GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2019

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Organisation Names• ABP Ireland 6

• Accenture 6

• AIB 7

• Aldi 7

• AlphaSights Ltd. 7

• Applegreen 7

• Aurivo 8

• Avolon 8

• Baker Tilly 8

• Bank of Ireland 8

• BDO 8

• Central Bank of Ireland 9

• Central Statistics Office 9

• Chartered Accountants Ireland 9

• Citadel 9

• Citi 9

• Crowe 10

• Dalata Hotel group 10

• Davy 10

• Deloitte 10

• Duff & Phelps 11

• EisnerAmper Ireland 11

• Enterprise Ireland 11

• ESB 11

• EY 11

• Glanbia 12

• gradireland 12

• Graduate Admissions/ Smurfit 12 Business School

• Grant Thornton 12

• HedgeServ 12

• ION Trading 13

• Irish Government Economic and 13 Evaluation Service

• Irish Tax Institute 13

• Jameson Graduate Programme, 13 Irish Distilleries, Pernod Ricard

• JDX Consulting 14

• JET Programme 14

• KPMG 14

• LIDL (Sponsors) 14

• Mazars 15

• UCD Michael Smurfit 15 Graduate Business School

• Musgrave 15

• National Treasury Management 15 Agency

• Public Appointments Service 16

• PwC 16

• RBK 16

• Revenue 16

• RSM Ireland 16

• Segmatic 17

• SMBC AC 17

• Smyths Toys 17

• Spence & Partners 17

• Susquehanna 18

• SynergySuite 18

• The Blackstone Group 18

• Three 18

Organisation Names

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4 | UCD BUSINESS, FINANCE & MANAGEMENT

COMPUTER SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGYLAWSCIENCES SOCIAL

SCIENCESARTS &

HUMANITIES

HEALTH & AGRICULTURAL

SCIENCESBUSINESS

ENGINEERING &

ARCHITECTURE

ABP Ireland

Accenture

AIB

Aldi

Alphasights Ltd.

Applegreen

Aurivo

Avolon

Baker Tilly

Bank of Ireland

BDO

Central Bank of Ireland

Central Statistics Office

Chartered Accountant Ire.

Citadel

Citi

Crowe

Dalata Hotel group

Davy

Delolitte

Duff & Phelps

EisnerAmper Ireland

Enterprise Ireland

ESB

EY

First Data

Glanbia

GradIreland

Graduate Admissions/ SBS

Grant Thornton

HedgeServ

Business, Finance & Management Fair Employers’ Target Subjects

PHD’S


Employers in Attendance 2019

COMPUTER SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGYLAWSCIENCES SOCIAL

SCIENCESARTS &

HUMANITIES

HEALTH & AGRICULTURAL

SCIENCESBUSINESS

ENGINEERING &

ARCHITECTURE

ION Trading

Irish Gov. Economic

Irish Tax Institute

Jameson Graduate Prog.

JDX Consulting

JET Programme

KPMG

LIDL (Sponsors)

Mazars

Musgrave

National Treasury M.A.

Public App. Service

PwC

RBK

Revenue

RSM Ireland

SMBC AC

Smyths Toys

Spence & Partners

Subrosa Ltd. t/a Segmatic

Susquehanna

SynergySuite

The Blackstone Group

Three

PHD’S


Employers in Attendance

2019

AccentureWe solve our clients’ toughest challenges by providing unmatched services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. We partner with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, driving innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. With expertise across more than 40 industries and all business functions, we deliver transformational outcomes for a demanding new digital world. As a graduate you will receive the very best in training and support, along with a wide range of exciting and unique career opportunities, centred around your skills and experience. We offer three, five, six, seven- and twelve-month internships in Consulting or Technology (Software Engineering). We are looking for students from all backgrounds, who have an interest in Consulting or Technology. Our internship programmes are open to Third Level Students in their penultimate year of study. Please email [email protected]. Our next Graduate Programme is due to reopen in September 2019. www.accenture.com/ie-en

ABP IrelandWe offer a progressive, supportive and friendly working environment with regular opportunities to progress. In return, we expect our people to support our business objectives and demonstrate our values by working hard and building positive relationships with colleagues, customers and partners.Whether you enter our business as an apprentice, a graduate, an operative or in a management capacity, it’s always our aim to develop our people, whilst delivering excellence for our customers. So you can earn while you learn, grow in confidence and develop your career with structured training programmes. From the very start of your career, we believe it’s vital that you feel part of the team. Your manager will give you a tour of the site and specific training for your role. https://abpfoodgroup.com




AIBA career in AIB is not just about finance. Whether you are passionate about technology, nutty about numbers, want to work with our biggest customers or develop general commercial experience, we have a programme for you. Our people are our greatest asset and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our programmes across Dublin, Belfast and London. Our Graduate Development programme has been designed to help you develop the behaviours and skills that will accelerate your growth throughout the programme and beyond. We offer rotations into different areas and different roles, providing you with plenty of opportunities to broaden your experience, your knowledge and build your network across the organisation. https://jobs.aib.ie/content/

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Aldi irelandAldi is now one of Ireland’s fastest growing supermarkets and one of the world’s most successful retailers. We have a vast network of over 130 stores across the country and ambitious plans to open manymore. If you understand the impact of hard work and commitment in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, then a career at Aldi could be perfect for you. We are currently recruiting for:

• Our Graduate Area Manager Programme. Throughout the year, you’ll learn the ins and outs of store life, before discovering what it takes to lead your own Area. Afterwards? Well, it could be just the start of an exciting career full of amazing opportunities.

• Our General Management Industrial Placement. Over the placement, you’ll experience real responsibility. In fact, fast rotations across store and office environments will give you a breathtaking snapshot of our business and the skills you need to succeed. www.aldirecruitment.ie

AlphaSights LtdAlphaSights is a professional services firm employing several hundred ambitious professionals in 9 offices around the world. Our clients are decision-makers at major corporations, investment funds, strategy consultancies and non-profits. Day by day, our clients rely on our teams to connect them to the knowledge they need.

Graduate Associate Programme (January 2020) As an Associate on our client service team, you’ll act as the connection point between our clients and industry experts. Your role is to focus on clients’ knowledge gaps and identify specialists with the knowledge that can address them. www.alphasights.com

ApplegreenEstablished in 1992, Applegreen is a convenience food and beverage retailer and operator of petrol forecourts and motorway service areas with a major presence in the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the USA. The Group offers a distinctive convenience retail offering with three key elements: A “low fuel prices, always” price promise to drive footfall to the stores; A “Better Value Always” tailored retail offer; and A strong food and beverage focus aiming to offer premium products and service to the customer. Applegreen is the number one Motorway Service Area operator in the Republic of Ireland and the number two Motorway Service Area operator in the United Kingdom. Applegreen prides itself on its Charitable Fund. Every time a customer makes a shop and & fuel or a shop-only purchase, the company donates 1c to the Applegreen Charitable Fund. For 2018/19 by proudly supporting Focus Ireland, Irish Youth Foundation, DEBRA Ireland and Friends of the Cancer Centre. We are currently hiring graduates. www.applegreenstores.com


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Baker TillyBaker Tilly is the Republic of Ireland representative of Baker Tilly International, one of the world’s leading networks of independently owned and managed accountancy and business advisory firms.Opportunities exist for accounting and finance graduates to join an innovative top ten global firm to train as a Chartered Accountant. Graduates work across the business in all departments; audit and advisory, taxation, corporate finance and corporate recovery. www.bakertilly.ie/careers/

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BDO We are looking for enthusiastic and personable graduates to train as accountants or tax consultants in our Audit, Tax, Advisory, Corporate Secretarial, Management and Technical Consulting departments. Depending on the area you join, you can study for ACA, ACCA or AITI qualifications for a training contract for a minimum of 3 years in duration. Our success draws on a variety of individuals and talents and on the vivid personalities who shape our teams and build relationships with our clients.Opportunities available for graduates. https://www.bdo.ie/en-gb/careers/

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Bank of IrelandThe Bank of Ireland Group is a diversified Financial Services Group. Bank of Ireland, now a subsidiary of Bank of Ireland Group plc, was established in 1783 by Royal Charter. A traditional, relationship-driven retail and commercial bank with a conservative business philosophy, we have a clear and compelling strategy to:

Key strategic objectives• Transform the Bank – improving our culture, systems and business model• Serve customers brilliantly – by being the #1 for service• Grow sustainable profits – through growing our revenue and optimising our cost base

Whether you’re coming from Business, IT, Arts, Engineering or Science we have a programme for you. In fact, we’re dedicated to bringing in diverse people from both academic, societal and geographical backgrounds to help us grow. We offer opportunities to students who have achieved, or are expected to achieve, a minimum 2:1 Honours Degree or Masters from all disciplines.

AurivoAurivo is a global agribusiness with exciting consumer brands and a diverse portfolio across dairy ingredients, consumer foods and sports nutrition, retail and lifestyle stores, animal nutrition and livestock marts. We are seeking enthusiastic & driven graduates to join our Leadership Development Programme. www.aurivo.ie/careers

Avolon Avolon are the world’s 3rd leading aircraft leasing company! We are seeking 5 of the brightest and best graduates to join us in 2020 for a 12 month graduate programme which will immerse them in our highly successful business and give them the opportunity to grow their skills and apply their knowledge. www.avolon.aero




Central Bank of IrelandThe Central Bank of Ireland has a vital public service mandate to safeguard the stability of the financial system, protect consumers of financial products and contribute to the smooth functioning of the economy. The backbone of our culture is the friendliness, helpfulness and dedication of our people – they are our greatest asset. Our Graduate Programme is designed to identify and nurture talent, those with a proven academic track record who are passionate, energetic and driven to achieve their career goals. Applications for the 2019/2020 Graduate Programme will reopen in September 2019. https://www.centralbank.ie/careers/

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https://www.cso.ie/en/aboutus/careers/recruitment/graduateplacementprogramme2019-2020/

Central Statistics OfficeThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) is Ireland’s national statistical office and our purpose is to impartially collect, analyse and make available statistics about Ireland’s people, society and economy. The CSO are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to become part of our Graduate Programme. Closing Date: 24th of April 2019.

Chartered Accountants Ireland Chartered Accountants Ireland (The Institute) is the largest and longest-established accountancy body on the island of Ireland. It is a membership body representing over 27,000 influential members throughout the globe. Our role is to educate, represent and support our members. Chartered Accountants are Ireland’s leading business professionals, recognised around the world as experts in finance, accountancy, audit and tax. They are trusted business advisors. Today, Chartered Accountants provide essential strategic guidance across all sectors. They play a pivotal role in modern organisations – as a result, they progress quickly in their chosen careers. www.charteredaccountants.ie

CitadelCitadel is a leading investor in the world’s financial markets. For over a quarter of a century, we have sought to deliver industry-leading investment returns to clients including corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, public institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. Citadel Securities is an award-winning global market maker that helps meet the liquidity needs of asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies, and public pension programs. Internship programmes are offered in Investment & Trading; Quantitative Strategies and Software Engineering. www.citadel.com/careers/students

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CitiAt Citi, we’ve built a world famous, trusted brand over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services. We provide consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi offers full-time, placement and internship opportunities across a number of its business areas, including Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Capital Markets Origination, Markets and Securities Services, Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), Private Bank, Operations and Technology Citi also offers a week spring insight programme enabling first year undergraduates (or 2nd year of a four year course) the opportunity to experience first-hand the Citi culture and environment.



www.davy.ie/careers/graduates

DavyThe Davy Group is Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. If you are considering a career in financial services and you have a strong work ethic, together with lots of ambition, you should consider the Davy Graduate Programme. For our part, we will do our utmost to nurture and develop your talents and will give you the opportunity to work with and learn from the best and brightest people in the business. We have an online application process. Application forms should be completed via our website: www.davy.ie/careers/graduates. Closing dates for all applications is Sunday 27th October 2019.

Deloitte Ireland LLPAt Deloitte, success is part of our DNA. While our people come from diverse backgrounds, we are all driven by the same desire to succeed. For everyone working at Deloitte, from our partners to our interns, success means making a positive impact – for our clients, our people and society. Each year, Deloitte are pleased to welcome over 280 Graduates and 150 Interns across 5 locations; Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Belfast. Our structured programmes provide a collaborative, open culture; with the exposure to everything that goes on in the largest global professional services firm in the world. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment invested in your training and growth while learning from experienced colleagues representing a variety of industries. Apply for the Deloitte Graduate Programme 2020 – applications close 16 October 2019. https://www2.deloitte.com/ie/en.html

CroweIn business for more than 75 years, Crowe (www.crowe.ie) is a fourteen partner Chartered Accountancy Business Advisory Practice. The firm has an unrivalled reputation for Audit and Advisory services since its inception. We have a staff compliment of over 130 operating out of our Dublin offices. Crowe is renowned for the personal service it provides to clients in all sectors and has built a national reputation in the areas of audit, tax and advisory services. Graduate applications for trainee accountant positions are open now at http://www.crowe.ie/careers/graduate-opportunities/ - simply fill in the application form and return to [email protected]. http://www.crowe.ie/careers/

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Dalata Hotel GroupDalata are Ireland’s largest hotel operator, with a current portfolio of 39 hotels across Ireland and the UK. Dalata are best known for the two largest hotel brands, the Clayton and the Maldron Hotels. Here at Dalata we put huge emphasis on growing our people and developing careers. Therefore, we have great development opportunities including our Ascend development programme which has streams in Operations, Sales & Marketing, Revenue, Human Resources and Tax. Along with separate tailored development programmes for finance and head chef development. We would be very interested in seeing what UCD has to offer and getting the opportunity to further discuss our development programmes or placement opportunities. Graduate Management Development Programme – Our 18 month programme gives newly graduated students an opportunity to work and learn about each of our departments and in their final six months to specialise in their chosen function such as sales, hr or operations. https://dalatahotelgroup.com/careers/




Duff & PhelpsOur professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to deliver solid, defensible analysis and practical advice to our clients. As an organization, we think globally. We create transparency in an opaque world, and we encourage our people to do the same. That means when you take your place on our team, you’ll discover a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel. If you’re ready to share your perspective with the world, then you can make a real impact here. This is the Duff & Phelps difference. At Duff & Phelps, your work will help protect, restore and maximize value for our clients. Join us and together we’ll maximize the value of your career. We are recruiting in our restructuring, valuation and regulatory consulting and compliance teams in Dublin at Intern and Analyst level. https://careers.duffandphelps.jobs

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EisnerAmper IrelandAt EisnerAmper Ireland, we design business and compliance solutions to make trade happen. We are a leading and high growth firm of accountants, tax, risk and regulatory advisors playing a key role in bringing international trade to Ireland and advising Ireland’s financial services industry. We are globally connected. We are a founding member of EisnerAmper Global, a specialist network of independent member firms operating via global financial services and trading hubs. Our network includes offices across the globe in the US, Singapore, Cayman, India and Israel. If you want to kick-start your career in accountancy, audit, tax or risk & regulatory with real-world, hands-on experience in a firm where dedication and commitment are recognised, valued and nurtured, then EisnerAmper Ireland is the firm for you. Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or apply online at www.eisneramper.ie/join-our-firm.

Enterprise IrelandEnterprise Ireland is the Irish Government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. This government agency works in partnership with Irish enterprises to support them in their start-up, innovation, and scaling phases and also to win export sales on global markets. In this way, Enterprise Irelalnd supports long term government economic policies of sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment. Enterprise Ireland anticipate 21–40 graduate vacancies on it’s National/International Graduate Programme in 2020/2021. More detailed information on the programme and appropriate application procedures is available on the employer’s website.

https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/About-Us/Our-People/Graduate-Opportunities/Graduate-Programme.

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ESBAt ESB, we believe that electricity is an enabler of societal and economic well-being and that every citizen should have access to secure, sustainable and affordable electricity supplies. Since our establishment in 1927, we have worked to bring light and energy to the people of Ireland, allowing individuals and communities to fulfil their potential in whatever walk of life they are in. The objective of our Graduate Development Programme is to launch you on a fast track to career success. Working with us, you will be part of a team in a culture that thrives on teamwork and innovation. Applications for our 2020 programme will open in September 2019. www.esb.ie/careers

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EYIn a world that’s changing faster than ever, our purpose acts as our ‘North Star’ guiding our more than 260,000 people – providing the context and meaning for the work we do every day. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy; guide governments through cash-flow crisis; unlock new medical treatments with data analytics; and pursue high quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business. In other words, working with entrepreneurs, companies, and entire countries to solve their most pressing challenges. EY Graduate Programme opportunities across Assurance, Tax, Transaction Advisory Services and Advisory.



www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/

Graduate AdmissionsUCD offers a wide range of high quality graduate programmes across its six colleges. There are currently, over 8,000 students enrolled in graduate study at UCD. Our graduate programmes will take you on a journey of intense intellectual stimulation, learning new skills and dramatically expanding your knowledge of your chosen discipline. It is a tremendously rewarding experience and one which will both enrich your life and enhance your career prospects. For a full listing of all graduate programmes at UCD, please see: http://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/. And come along to our UCD Graduate Study Fair, 19th February, 2020 O’ Reilly Hall.

Grant ThorntonAt Grant Thornton we’re not like any of the other Audit, Tax and Advisory firms. Why? Because we challenge conventional thinking and deliver creative solutions. Our unique approach has helped us become Ireland’s fastest-growing professional services firm. We seek creative thinkers with fresh ideas and traditionalists with big dreams. We are looking for grads from a range of different disciplines, not just the usual business background. We believe that the right people come from all walks of life. We have opportunities within all departments across the Organization from Audit and Tax, Consulting and Financial Services Advisory. Not only in our Dublin office but nationwide.Closing date for Cyber and Consulting is Wednesday 9th October and for Audit/Tax/Advisory/FAAS the closing date is 16th October. www.grantthornton.ie/careers/

HedgeServ HedgeServ is a uniquely capable, full-service, global fund administrator. We deliver integrated front, middle and back-office services to investment managers. We support all investment types, including hedge funds, and service over $350 billion of assets under administration through 200+ client relationships. We have 1200+ professionals globally across offices in New York, Boston, Dublin, Cork, Krakow, Luxembourg, Sydney and Cayman. We have opportunities in our Fund Accountant and Investor Services departments. Graduate opportunities are available in our Irish offices in Cork, and three Dublin locations and our new office in Krakow, Poland. If you are an ambitious accounting, finance or business graduate who wants to kick start your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment then apply today, by visiting our career page at . We recruit on an ongoing basis throughout the year. www.hedgeserv.com/career/

GlanbiaLaunch your career with a global player. Delivering at the cutting edge of science and technology, Glanbia is a highly successful global nutrition group. We employ over 6,900 people globally and have a presence in 34 countries. We have market leading positions in whey proteins, micronutrient premixes and the multi-billion dollar sports nutrition market. Health, wellness and nutrition is not just what we do, it’s who we are. We strive to be the best, to continuously progress and improve the lives of people all over the world. We’re looking for graduates who share our passion and want to work towards the same goal. Apply today to discover #WhereAmbitionMeetsNutrition. 23rd October 2019. https://careers.glanbia.com/go/

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gradirelandgradireland partners with third level careers service throughout Ireland to provide trusted graduate careers and job information, helping you to make better-informed career decisions. We provide careers information, graduate jobs and internships via our publications, our careers fairs, our free email service and, of course, via www.gradireland.com. Career opportunities can be found on our website.

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https://iongroup.com/careers/

ION TradingION provides mission-critical trading and workflow automation software solutions to corporates, central banks and financial institutions. We are pioneers and visionary innovators of automation technology. Our mission is to simplify complex processes, streamline businesses and give a competitive advantage to our customers. Our products help leading organizations around the world do more, in a better and simpler way than ever before. The Leadership Development Program is tailor made for graduates in areas which meet their career interests and skillset- opening them up to a world of endless career possibilities. This is a Graduate program aimed at developing well-rounded businesspeople who can go on to become leaders in our organisation. We hire on an adhoc basis and are looking to hire 15 recent graduates for our Leadership Development program.

Irish Government Economic and Evaluation ServiceEstablished in 2012, the Irish Government, Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) is an integrated cross-Government service with over 140 members operating in every department across the public service, through economic analysis, evaluation and statistical analysis. IGEES does this by centrally recruiting graduates and experienced economists/evaluators/policy analysts to join analytical resources in the relevant departments. IGEES is constantly striving for its members to reach their full potential. This is achieved through structured mobility moves across government departments and the availability of training in such areas such as Cost-Benefit Analysis and in statistical programs such as R and Stata. The Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service hire graduates. https://igees.gov.ie/

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Jameson Irish Distillers is part of the Pernod Ricard Group, the co - leader in global wine and spirits. Irish Distillers produce, distribute and market Jameson globally achieving sales of over 7 million cases in 2018. The Jameson Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work as a Brand Ambassador in over 50 International markets all around the world. The programme offers you the opportunity to kick start your career in sales and marketing. With over 90 International Brand Ambassadors and 5 Graduate Distillers, Jameson is in very good hands for the foreseeable future. Applications will open in late September 2019.

Irish Tax Institute The Irish Tax Institute is the leading representative and educational body for Ireland’s Chartered Tax Advisers (CTA) and is the only professional body exclusively dedicated to tax. We provide tax education and expertise to thousands of businesses, multinationals and individuals. Choosing a career in Tax opens you up to a world of possibilities:

1) Intellectually rewarding – tax is more than just number crunching! 2) A professional & personal challenge – pushing you out of your comfort zone to strive for

growth.3) Global opportunities – see the world.4) Career progression – moving forward as your knowledge and skills grow.5) It’s diverse – don’t give yourself limitations, experience the differences.



LidlIn July 2000, Lidl burst onto the Irish grocery market. Since then, we have opened over 190 stores across the island of Ireland. What is our recipe for success? The answer is simple – our people. It is our dedicated and committed workforce that has helped us to cement our enviable position as one of Ireland’s favourite grocery retailers. Our exciting 18 month Graduate Management Development Programme consists of several modules which will give you afull understanding of our business. Whilst on the programme you will receive a bespoke training plandesigned around your career path and current skills. You will also spend some time in our stores and warehouses to gain a thorough understanding of the key business areas before entering your chosen department. The Lidl Graduate Management Development programme will give you the opportunity to enjoy both personal and professional development through on-the-job training and a blended learning approach. Applications open annually in September. https://jobs.lidl.ie/en/grad.htm

JDX ConsultingJDX was formed in 2012 in the belief our clients need an intelligent, outcomes-focused, business partner committed to delivering exceptional client satisfaction. Our purpose is to create opportunities for our clients, and our people, by providing high-value, hands-on integrated, strategic and practical consultancy services to the financial global markets. Headquartered in London, with seven offices across Europe, the US and Asia Pacific, JDX employs over 650 people and most recently was recognised by The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 2018 as one of the UK’s fastest growing companies. https://jdxconsulting.com/

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www.kpmgcareers.ie

KPMGExtraordinary opportunities are here! Here at KPMG, we put a bit extra into what we do, something a bit more extraordinary. That’s why we look for graduates from all disciplines to join us. The world of professional services is ever-changing, fast-paced and dynamic. Our exceptional people work on cutting-edge client projects to become business leaders of tomorrow. If you’re looking to maximise your potential in a job with a difference, we want to hear from you.

• Do you get a thrill from understanding how companies work? • Would advising business decision-makers be of interest to you? • Do you want to join the largest professional services firm in Ireland?

If so, we want you on board! We are hiring 350 graduates so… Apply online to www.kpmgcareers.ie to kick-start your professional career with us. Closing date for applications 1s Wednesday 16 October.

JET ProgrammeThe Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme invites third level graduates to participate in international exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan. Established in 1987, the programme has earned a high reputation, both in Japan and overseas, for its progress in social and cultural exchange, and has become one of the largest exchange programmes in the world. As of July 2018, there are 5,528 international participants from 44 countries around the world on the programme. Since Ireland became a participating country in the JET Programme in 1988, over 1,200 Irish people have contributed to and enjoyed the programme. 43 Irish JETs departed for Japan in 2019, and around 100 Irish JETs are currently living and working in Japan.




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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business SchoolUCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s success is attributed to an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are globally ranked and hold the prestigious triple accreditation from the US, European and UK accrediting bodies. One of the cornerstones of our reputation as one of the worlds leading business schools is the quality and expertise of our Faculty. We recruit leading academics from across the world, creating a diverse and stimulating teaching and research environment. We have the best mix of people, students,faculty, and professional staff to inspire your imagination and stimulate your creativity in the best possible way. Our focus is Graduate Taught Masters prospective students, Student Recruitment Unit. The Smurfit Business School is interested in recruiting domestic and international UCD undergraduates to their programmes.

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MazarsMazars is one of Ireland’s Top 10 firms of accountants and business advisors providing professional services in audit, accounting, taxation, consulting and corporate finance. Mazars Ireland has been providing professional services to both domestic and international clients for more than 30 years. With offices in Dublin, Galway and Limerick, Mazars Ireland has 27 partners and over 400 staff. Mazars is present in 89 countries and employs more than 23,000 people globally. Mazars Ireland is a member of the integrated Mazars Partnership. Mazars, however you pronounce it, we are all part of the same family. Our Graduate programme is structured in a way that gives you exposure to clients from day one and responsibility at a very early stage. It is a supportive yet challenging environment in which we encourage everyone to contribute. There is a strong team philosophy and a good work life balance, promoted through our many cultural, social and sporting events. The graduate recruitment programme will open in the 12th of August 2019

MusgraveMusgrave is the launchpad for all sorts of exciting careers and was crowned gradireland’s Graduate Employer of the Year for 2019. If you have a love for good food, a passion for business or a desire to help build sustainable communities, you’ll fit right in. We feed 1 in 3 people in Ireland – that makes us the Republic’s leading food business. Like Musgrave’s network of entrepreneurial food partners and the budding start-ups it supports, Musgrave never stands still, and neither do the people we employ. We anticipate 10-15 vacancies in 2020 in the areas of Buying/Trading, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, IT and more. More information on our vacancies and application procedure is available on www.musgravegraduates.com. www.musgravegraduates.com

https://www.ntma.ie/

National Treasury Management AgencyThe NTMA provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency (SCA), the New Economy and Recovery Authority (“NewERA”), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency and SBCI. Our graduate programme will commence in October 2017 and will be 18 months in duration. In some incidences, the Graduate programme will consist of three rotations across different units within the Agency. We are recruiting across number of discipline: corporate finance, accountancy, legal, compliance, IT.



https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/graduates

Public Appointments ServiceThe Public Appointments Service is the centralized provider of recruitment services for the Civil and Public Service; we also provide recruitment services to Local Authorities, An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and many other public bodies. The Public Service offers the possibility of widely diverse and dynamic work opportunities for graduates with a range of expertise, interests and talents. There are a broad range of roles available to graduates within the Public Service. The most common entry-level graduate roles include positions in junior management, policy analysis and other specialist roles. The key entry level grades for graduates in the Civil Service include Executive Officer, Administrative Officer, Third Secretary in the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, and other professional roles such as Statisticians, Graduate Economists, Trainee Auditors and many more.

PwCA company is only as good as its people. That’s why PwC seeks out the best and brightest graduates each year. Our philosophy at PwC is whole leadership and we provide you with the skills you need in an ever-changing global environment. You’ll be part of a global firm of over 200,000 people in 157 countries with a reputation built on excellence with integrity. Opportunity is at the heart of a career with us, opportunities for personal and professional growth, to experience new cultures and diverse working environments, in a firm where teamwork and collaboration are key. We want enterprising, passionate and bright people. We recruit top talent from all backgrounds so that we continue to make PwC a great place to work. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, so you’re bound to discover something that fits you perfectly. We have graduate opportunities available in Assurance, Tax and Risk Assurance and Consulting across our offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny. www.pwc.ie

https://www.rbk.ie/careers/graduate-recruitment

RBKWe have opportunities for ambitious Graduates to join us and take their first steps toward a successful career in Accounting or Taxation. Each year, we offer 25 training contracts across 3 locations (Dublin, Athlone and Roscommon), and guarantee a comprehensive training across a variety of sectors and departments, including Audit, Accounting (SME), Taxation, Corporate Finance and Insolvency. Why Choose RBK? At RBK, you are more than a number. We provide each of our trainees with an individualised career plan, and emphasise training and development. We champion a supportive & collaborative environment. Our trainees have access to our senior leadership from the get go, and we utilise excellent buddy and mentoring programmes. We encourage innovation and creativity. We recognise our trainees as potential future leaders in our field, and welcome graduates from all academic disciplines and backgrounds.

www.revenue.ie

Revenue Revenue is the Irish tax and customs administration. Our mission is: ‘To serve the community by fairly and efficiently collecting taxes and duties and implementing import and export controls’. Our organisation is highly decentralised, with offices in all parts of the country. Revenue is an equal opportunity employer.

RSM IrelandAs a mid-size firm, RSM allows graduates to get involved in a meaningful way in business development – interacting with partners and clients and experiencing all the specialisms. RSM Ireland is one of the top 10 accountancy and advisory firms in Ireland specialising in providing audit, tax, consulting services and transaction advice. Established in 1987, it is the biggest first-generation accounting firm in Ireland, and is one of the fastest growing firms serving the midmarket, employing 185 professionals. RSM was named ‘Leading Advisory team of the Year’ at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2019. RSM’s three-year graduate programme is offered in the areas of Audit, Tax, Management Consulting and Transaction Advisory Services. Applications open in early September and close in late October. https://www.rsm.global/ireland/

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https://www.smbc.aero/careers

SMBC ACSMBC Aviation Capital (SMBC AC) is one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies. We invest in the most modern, technologically advanced aircraft in the world that are most sought after by our 150 airline and investor customers in 50 countries.Every minute one of SMBC AC’s aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world. Our team of 190 professionals are based in Dublin and at locations in Amsterdam, Beijing, Hong Kong, Miami, New York, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Toulouse. Our Graduate Programme is a great opportunity to get into the Aircraft Leasing business, with opportunities to grow and develop. We are open to considering graduates from a broad range of disciplines. Successful candidates will be assigned to roles by matching peoples skillset to a team within the business. Our plan to recruit up to 7 graduates across a variety of teams.

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/careers-graduate

Smyths ToysSmyths Toys is an Irish owned toy retailer with over 200 stores throughout Ireland, the UK and Central Europe as well as a phenomenal online presence. As one of Ireland’s 200 biggest companies, we have plans for further expansion and a constant drive to improve what we do. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. A career at Smyths Toys offers you the opportunity to learn new skills, develop your potential and make a lasting impact in one of the largest and fastest growing retailers in the UK and Ireland. We need top talent to help drive the future of our business. Hard-working? Want to get ahead? Our graduate programmes are structured career development journeys which delve into the areas of retail, buying and marketing. You’ll get challenging opportunities and access to some of the best mentors in the toy retail business, right from the outset. Applications open in September.

SegmaticSegmatic is a performance marketing agency and technology platform established in 2014 to bring the highest level of analytical rigour to digital marketing. We are building a team of exceptional, creative, analytical people who are focused on performance and eager to learn. We are a rapidly growing team of dedicated, talented digital marketing experts, data scientists and BI developers with a wide range of backgrounds. We’re based in offices in Dublin, Austin and Kiev. We are currently recruiting for our Graduate Training Programme – All grads start with a 12-month training programme that’s led by Segmatic’s directors. After three months you’ll be given an account to run (with supervision), and after 12 months we expect grads to be challenging us and influencing our thinking about how to do paid search. Apply with CV & subject line “Online Marketing Analyst – Grad Programme | NAME” to [email protected]. https://www.segmatic.io/graduate-

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Spence & Partners We are excited about the future at Spence & Partners. Our Business is growing fast through new client wins and expansion in our current service offerings. Our use of our innovative integrated actuarial and administration pension scheme software platform, Mantle®, across our work is driving us to deliver integrated solutions to our clients. We create an environment where you can drive your career to the next level - we believe in empowerment and expect our colleagues to thrive in an environment of personal responsibility and ownership. You’ll get direct exposure to working with the directors of our business and the opportunity to really make your mark in a growing business. Spence is part of an integrated group of companies that includes Dalriada Trustees, a leading independent trustee firm, and Veratta, a data management, information security, software development and IT support business which operates in the pensions and financial services industry. https://www.spenceandpartners.co.uk



https://sig.com

SusquehannaSIG is a global quantitative trading firm founded with an entrepreneurial mind-set and a rigorous analytical approach to decision making. We commit our own capital to trade financial products around the world. Building virtually all our own trading technology from scratch, we are leaders and innovators in high performance, low latency trading. Our traders, quants, developers, and systems engineers work side-by-side to develop and implement our trading strategies. Each individual brings their unique expertise every day to help us make optimal decisions in the global financial markets. SIG’s Internship and Graduate Programmes can be the start of a rewarding and challenging career, we have opportunities across Trading Operations, Quantitative Trading, Technology and Research. open our applications in early September and close in early December. SIG recruit on a rolling basis and strongly encourage early applications.

www.synergysuite.com

SynergySuiteSynergySuite was built by restaurant people who were frustrated by disconnected tech giving disconnected information – so we made something better. We built a fully integrated back office platform that puts you back in control of your restaurants, with the tools and insight you need to work better. Totally mobile and completely user friendly – all in one easy place. So you can stop stressing about spreadsheets and enjoy your job again.

The Blackstone GroupBlackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our asset management businesses, with $545 billion in assets under management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. www.blackstone.com

www.three.ie/careers/

ThreeTo be Ireland’s best network, we need people who share our passion to make it count. Working at Three is a journey full of opportunities to grow while delivering projects that matter. We believe in collaboration and trust you to progress in a way that produces amazing results for customers. You’ll have three eight-month rotations with three talented teams and three managers during the programme (we like doing things in threes). It’s a diverse experience, but always links back to your field of study. Applications for the 2020 Graduate Programme will open in September 2019.


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Careers Network ProgrammesRecruiters identify the skills and competencies required to successfully perform a particular job. We offer UCD students the chance to develop and build on their skills through participation in co-curricular activities on and off campus. See the list below and check out our website for more information on all our programmes and initiatives: UCD Advantage Award, SPARC, Skills For Working

Life, Big Skills Challenge, Identify Your Strengths Workshops.

UCD Careers NetworkSERVICES FOR STUDENTS

All your career needs now in one location: Careers Connect!

Careers Connect is the Careers Network’s vacancies, events booking and appointments system. Explore Careers Connect at https://careersconnect.ucd.ie and log in using your UCD Connect username and password. Graduates without an active UCD Connect account can register to access the site at https://careersconnect.ucd.ie. Use Careers Connect to:

• Book a Quick Query appointment

• Register for Careers Workshops, Fairs and Employer Events

• Search for current job vacancies and opportunities

• Edit your profile to get alerts on new job vacancies and events relevant to you

Career and Skills ConsultantsWe regularly run seminars on developing effective CVs and applications, as well as workshops on interview techniques. You can book a place via CareersConnect (access via our website www.ucd.ie/careers or via the UCD Connect page). These workshops will often be your starting point for making career decisions and applying for vacancies. We offer two types of free one-to-one Quick Query appointments with our team of Career and Skills Consultants:

• CV & Application Quick Query sessions: to review your CV, cover letter or application form, career advice and interview prep.

• All Queries: All questions relating to CVs, applications, career development, further study, interview preparation.

Slots are approximately 20 minutes in length and can be booked on the day through Careers Connect. Log on to Careers Connect to book an appointment!

Recruitment Fairs & Employer PresentationsOften the first contact a student makes with an employer at a fair or presentation leads to important connections and career opportunities. You can find an up to date schedule of recruitment fairs and employer events taking place on campus using our website www.ucd.ie/careers. We also publicise events via social media, so keep an eye out!

Online ResourcesThe UCD Careers Network provides access to a range of online resources free of charge to University College Dublin students and alumni. To use these tests, you’ll need three codes: client code, access code and password. Please login to your Careers Connect account to access this facility and the codes required under the ‘Online Resources’ section.

Check out our six new Career Guides, that are specific to your area of study! You will find advice and tips for your future career as well as, excellent videos on CVs, Applications, Interview Tips and more. on our YouTube channel. Keep up to date on everything Careers on all our social media channels, Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn/Pinterest

What we doUCD Careers Network helps you join the dots between your time at University and your future career.Check out our newly developed website ucd.ie/careers/ where you can begin your ‘join the dots’ journey. Whether you are only starting to think about your career or you already have a clear plan, we are here to help you make the most of your talents and get ahead in life.


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STEPHEN, ACQUISITIONS MANAGER2017 GRADUATE


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