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It’s 8 years to the day since I started Mason Alexander. I can still remember how nervous I felt going into my new (very small) office for the first time that Monday morning on the 14th January 2013. Even though I had prepared well and really believed in myself, I still had never felt so vulnerable. The great thing about starting something new is the excitement of what could...

​Mason Alexander is delighted to announce 6 new promotions across our Operations, Tech, Financial Services and Fintech Divisions. “I really came into 2021 with a renewed sense of confidence and belief about the year ahead. The main reason for this is the group of people I work with in Mason Alexander. There are so many exceptionally talented individuals, but as a group, we a...

With so much uncertainty being carried into 2021 in a global pandemic, we are now looking at a more optimistic year due to the imminent approval of several vaccines. However, we are still facing a less optimistic challenge of Brexit and its effect on the Irish economy. The UK leaving the EU will have varying degrees of impact across countries, however, Ireland is uniquely ex...

The New Year is a time of new beginnings. A time for a change, and a time to set your goals. So naturally, it's when many people start thinking about looking for a new job or perhaps a career change. For those of you who are contemplating a new job or career change, the arrival of the New Year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on your previous experience and to thi...

​What is Open Banking?In a nutshell:Open Banking gives the end-user the ability to access their financial data and share them with other financial institutions. The customer controls which third party can access their data and how they can use that data under the open banking framework.By giving all data control over to the customer - Open Banking can be a big, if not the b...

​In November I had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable compliance professionals in the country to have a look back at the biggest issues faced in 2020 and what is coming down the line in 2021. Perhaps surprisingly, many of the key issues that I have discussed with senior leaders over the past couple years are still front of m...

​A Christmas Message from our CEO, Andrew LynchWow, what a year this has been. For me personally, there have been obstacles, but also so many good things to celebrate. Many thanks to all our partners who have been such a pleasure to work with this year; I won’t forget your loyalty. Thanks to all of you for the messages and likes on LinkedIn, I hope my posts have kept you ent...

​Since working remotely for almost 10 months, transitioning to a remote-first company, the team here at Mason Alexander has learned a thing or two on the dos and don'ts of remote working. We asked some of the team to give some tips and tricks, on what has worked for them during this period, putting together a guide on ‘How to stay Happy & Productive’ when working remotel...

With 2021 looking as uncertain as 2020 due to the combined risk of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and a no-deal Brexit, finance teams will continue to face frequent changes in plans and strategies.Such a volatile market requires constant attention, with the need for strategies that anticipate an evolving landscape so finance teams will need to be agile and decisive, working a...

​We were delighted to catch up with our marketing intern Ziggy! Ziggy has brought a breath of fresh air to the Mason Alexander team. He has a wealth of experience in marketing and PR and represents a new period of growth for Mason Alexander. Read more about Ziggy here:Where did you grow up? Where do you live?I grew up in Blackrock and I still live here with my family.What di...

​How to pick the right mentor Everybody needs advice, whether in business or life – and when it comes to your career, mentoring can be an indispensable tool. Whether it’s just talking through some ideas or tackling a challenge – finding someone you can trust as a mentor can be a great sounding board when carving out your career path! Mentors can be a game changer when it c...

​Throughout the current pandemic, a question posed by so many is “how do we stay connected?”.​In the world today the notions of collegiality, culture and connection are more important than ever as employers strive to keep what they have and build something exciting out of the “new normal” we all find ourselves in.​Throughout this document, we explore exactly what that “new n...

​Between traditional FS firms and FinTechs, one very notable difference is their approach towards regulation and staffing control functions. The former tends to have it at the core of it's business often in an advisory capacity with the latter having it as an after-thought to establishing and scaling the business, and when it comes to hiring, they try to run as lean a functi...

​​We are pleased to present our insights and findings from our recently conducted research into Accounting and Finance Talent Ireland.Throughout this document, you will find comparisons on the market from 2019 to 2020, hiring trends that have been affected by COVID 19 and more. Click on the link below to download your copy of Mason Alexander’s Accounting Insights September 2...

Mason Alexander is delighted to announce two new promotions in our Software Engineering Division.2020 has held a lot of challenges for many businesses and Mason Alexander is no exception. This time of great uncertainty has seen our team go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary services to our clients and our team members Ivana Leto and Elaine Owens have been champions of...

Originally published by Ulster Bank.​​Our series of interviews with inspirational entrepreneurs continues with Andrew Lynch, CEO of recruitment company Mason Alexander.As founder of Dublin-based recruitment company Mason Alexander, Andrew Lynch enjoys bringing people together and seeing them grow – whether it’s matching jobseekers with his clients, holding events that encour...

​We are pleased to present our survey results from the candidates of Mason Alexander and their experience of the interview processes they were involved in with our clients.At Mason Alexander, we are committed to ensuring the best possible customer experience and as part of this, we survey every single candidate that interviews through us on the placements we make with our cl...

​We are pleased to present our insights and findings from our recently conducted research into Tech Talent & Regional Ireland.Throughout this document, you will find information on locations, salaries and statistics on moving to regional Ireland.Click on the link below to download your copy of Mason Alexander’s Report on Tech Talent & Regional Ireland.Download​​​

​Let me start by saying congratulations! Completing your training contract is an incredible achievement and a significant career milestone. It’s important to take the time to appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that you have put in to get this far. For many of you, this can also be an uncertain time as you consider the next steps in your career.  I have put togeth...

​​​There is no doubt that onboarding remotely is different from welcoming your new team member at your actual office. Simple welcoming gestures such as showing new starters to their desk, giving them a welcome package and introducing them to their new colleagues all have to be reimagined. Virtual or not, onboarding is crucial to ensuring new starters get up and running as qu...