Remitly, a digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has announced it will increase operations in Cork, creating approximately 120 jobs over the next six months.
The company enables immigrants to send money to 150 different countries in a safe, reliable and transparent manner via the company's app, eliminating wait times, complexities and fees typically associated with traditional remittance processes.
In June 2020 Remitly established its Fraud and Compliance Centre of Excellence in Cork, building their workforce in the southwest to 110 employees and now they are looking to more than double that amount.
Over the next six months Remitly will be hiring roles that include Customer Protection Associates, Customer Success Team Managers, Program Specialists and Compliance Analysts.
Speaking at the announcement of the new jobs Rene Yoakum, Chief Customer and People Officer at Remitly, said: “As Remitly continues to grow, we’re incredibly excited to nearly double the size of our talented team in Cork this year. We are working to transform the way immigrants send money globally and doing it in a way that is truly customer centric. We look forward to welcoming 120 new Remitlians to the team who share our passion for serving customers, solving fascinating problems and having fun with talented colleagues.”
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Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar was keen to congratulate the company on its planned expansion, adding: “Great news for Cork and I’m sure the company will have no problem filling the new roles with the wealth of talent in the area. The very best of luck.”
Remitly has recently taken nearly 20,000 sq ft at Penrose Dock, a new Grade-A office complex at the heart of Cork’s new docklands.
Fiona Nagle, Director, Global Risk Operations said: "We’ve already hired 110 employees in Cork and are currently recruiting for 120 additional roles, growing the Cork team to 230 team members this year. The opportunity to build the Cork team with local, and customer-focused talent is exciting."
CEO of IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan added: “Today’s announcement by Remitly is very good news from a company that has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Remitly’s presence in Cork strengthens the South West region’s FinTech cluster.
To find out more about the roles on offer click visit the Remitly careers site.
