Economy Minister has announced that
London-based fintech firm Ctrl Alt is investing £1.5million to
establish a new office in Belfast, creating 21 high-quality jobs.
Ctrl Alt, a cost-effective infrastructure platform for
alternative assets, offers investors access to both traditional
and token-backed investments. This strategic expansion supports
the company's ambitious growth targets across the UK and Europe,
further establishing its foothold in the alternative investment
space.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister Murphy said: “Ctrl Alt's
investment underscores the north's strength as a competitive hub
for fintech innovation. The creation of 21 high-paying roles will
boost our economy and reinforce the north's standing as a global
leader in fintech. Ctrl Alt joins a dynamic community of fintech
firms that are 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 Ctrl
Alt's growth and success.
Jordan McMullen, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ctrl Alt said:
“Northern Ireland offers an ideal combination of
skilled talent, particularly across the Technology and Finance
sectors. A number of the Executive team have strong links to
Northern Ireland and with competitive operating costs, it is the
perfect base for our latest expansion. This expansion marks a
major milestone in our mission to make structuring and investing
in tokenised asset classes cost-effective, secure and accessible.
We look forward to actively participating in the region's dynamic
fintech landscape.”
Alan Wilson, Head of International Investment at Invest NI,
added: “Northern Ireland has firmly established
itself as a premier destination for fintech investment, backed by
a supportive ecosystem that includes world-class research
centres, thriving local firms, and global industry leaders.
Invest NI's teams in London and Belfast worked closely with Ctrl
Alt to secure this investment, which will create high quality
jobs, and reinforce Northern Ireland's appeal as a prime location
for ambitious fintech firms seeking growth and innovation.”
