Brexit draw bumps up pay in Ireland's financial sector

Dublin

IRELAND'S allure as a post-Brexit base for global financial firms has driven wages for some roles considerably higher, with some positions offering 15 per cent more than a year ago.

Risk and compliance workers are particularly sought after, five of Dublin's leading recruitment consultants told Reuters. Expertise in data science and newer technologies such as payment platforms is also in demand.

And upwards pressure on wages could continue, with the central bank expected to approve more firms' expansion plans in the coming months.

While the higher pay is good news for workers, it can bring concerns for others. International financial firms account for only 2 per cent of Irish jobs but have contrib…