Napier AI Opens Centre of Excellence in Belfast, Creating 106 Jobs

Napier AI has announced the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence in Belfast, Northern Ireland, creating 106 jobs. The office will focus on advancing financial crime compliance technologies.

Napier AI has announced the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence in Belfast, Northern Ireland, creating 106 jobs. The office will focus on advancing financial crime compliance technologies, as detailed on their website. This move is part of Napier AI's ongoing investment in technology research and development.

The new Belfast office was chosen over other potential locations in Warsaw, Porto, and Lisbon. It will play a crucial role in leveraging local talent to drive innovation in the fintech sector. The roles offered include software developers, business analysts, and program managers, with 25 positions already filled.

At Napier AI, the financial crime fighting community and our commitment to NextGen AML is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to announce the establishment of our Centre of Excellence in Belfast. Learn more about it here: https://t.co/FA48vrYNwR #AI #AML
— Napier AI (@napier_ai) February 18, 2025

Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald welcomed the investment, highlighting it as a vote of confidence in Northern Ireland's skilled workforce and thriving fintech ecosystem. The investment is expected to contribute significantly to the local economy, with average salaries for the new roles exceeding £46,000.

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