A Belfast technology firm expects to create 250 jobs as it rebrands and embarks on an ambitious growth plan.
Data Intellect, which provides data solutions for global financial institutions, said it will double headcount within the next three years while also doubling turnover. The tech solution, formerly known as AquaQ Analytics, said it aims to become “a world leader in tackling complex data problems by providing global solutions to the financial services markets”.
The firm said it wants to explore other sectors outside financial markets and expand its geographical reach. Currently it employs 150 people at its Belfast office with the remainder of the 250 employees based in London, Singapore, New York, Hong Kong, Glasgow, Tokyo and Canada.
As part of its recruitment drive the firm said it has a range of opportunities, including for graduates and those looking to return to the workforce.
Data Intellect CEO Steve Turner said the name change represents a mark in the sand for the firm.
“Data Intellect has been doing big things in the global financial services market for 12 years but it has remained relatively modest in its achievements,” he said. “Today we are changing that with this new rebranding exercise, a significant investment in our Queen Street offices, and ambitious growth plans.
“What we are saying is, we are a local player, operating on a global scale, working with some of the world’s leading financial services organisations. We are accelerating at pace in a data driven market where problem solving is key and we want the world to know.”
He expected the company to produce ‘double digit’ growth over the next three years and to turn over more than £20 million annually.
To do that, Mr Turner said driving recruitment of females will be key.
“At Data Intellect, we are keen to reshape the future of the industry and encourage more women to consider and apply for roles in tech. Between a third and half of our graduate intake is female and we want to see the number of female graduates working in the tech sector continuing to grow, so will do what we can to support it. We have a strong number of women in female leadership roles here in Belfast and 50% of our executive team is female led.”
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