Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that London-based financial technology company Ctrl Alt will invest £1.5 million to open a new office in Belfast, creating 21 high-quality jobs.
Alan Wilson, Head of International Investments at Invest NI, Jordan McMullen, Chief Operating Officer at Ctrl Alt and Economy Minister Conor Murphy.
Ctrl Alt, a cost-effective infrastructure platform for alternative assets, provides investors with access to traditional and token-backed investments. This strategic expansion supports the company’s ambitious growth targets in the UK and Europe, strengthening its presence in the alternative investment space.
Welcoming this announcement, Minister Murphy said:
“Ctrl Alt’s investment highlights the North’s strength as a competitive hub for fintech innovation. The creation of 21 well-paid positions will boost our economy and strengthen the North’s position as a global leader in fintech. Ctrl Alt joins a vibrant community of fintech companies thriving here and contributing significantly to economic growth.
The new roles, which include engineering, product and operations roles, will be offered as hybrid positions, enabling skilled professionals from across Northern Ireland to contribute to the growth and success of Ctrl Alt .
Jordan McMullen, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ctrl Alt, said:
“Northern Ireland offers an ideal mix of skilled talent, particularly in the technology and finance sectors. A number of members of the management team have strong links to Northern Ireland and, with competitive operating costs, it is the ideal base for our latest expansion. This expansion marks a major milestone in our mission to make structuring and investing in tokenized asset classes profitable, secure and accessible. We look forward to actively participating in the region’s dynamic fintech landscape.
Alan Wilson, head of international investments at Invest NI, added:
“Northern Ireland has firmly established itself as a premier destination for fintech investment, supported by a supportive ecosystem that includes world-class research centers, successful local businesses and global industry leaders. Invest NI teams in London and Belfast have worked closely with Ctrl Alt to secure this investment, which will create high quality jobs and enhance Northern Ireland’s appeal as a preferred location for fintech businesses ambitious people in search of growth and innovation.
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