A Dublin-based financial outsourcing company has announced that it is adding 150 jobs to its Irish operation over the next three years. The new positions at Arvato, 30 of which are already open, include IT, consulting, finance and accounting, project management and customer service.

Arvato has been operating in Ireland for 15 years and already employs over 1,200 people.

“I am delighted that Arvato is adding 150 jobs to its very substantial presence in Ireland,” said Taoiseach Enda Kenny as he made the announcement.

“Arvato makes a very valuable contribution to the business services sector in Ireland and I would like to congratulate the company as it celebrates its 15 year anniversary in Dublin and offer my Government’s support as it builds its presence further.”

Dublin became a strategic centre of knowledge and innovation for Arvato finance after AOL outsourced its European back office business to the company.

“Our success over the past 15 years comes down to the partnerships we have established; not only with our international clients but also key organisations such as the IDA and Chambers Ireland,” said Andrea Kaminski, international finance president at the firm.

“I am looking forward to celebrating our joint success to date and preparing for an exciting future.”

By Philip Pilkington, Independent IE