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Gateway to Irish Talent: Unlock Elite Irish Talent with Elevate Partners
23 June 2025Ireland is one of the world’s premier hubs for financial services and professional training, producing exceptional Big 4-trained accountants, private equity specialists, and corporate finance executives. Importantly, Ireland leads Europe with the highest percentage of third-level graduates at over 62%. This foundation of educational excellence creates a deep, highly mobile pool of finance talent — and Elevate Partners is your trusted gateway to access this outstanding calibre of professionals. Elevate Partners are Ireland’s specialists in front office talent, ideally placed to connect UK employers with recently qualified Irish finance professionals (ACA, ACCA, CFA) ready to excel in Private Equity, Private Credit, and M&A-focused environments.
Deep Access to Irish Finance Talent
Ireland’s Big 4 firms and corporate finance houses produce world-class talent. We maintain direct relationships with finance professionals eager to advance their careers internationally, particularly in London.
At Elevate Partners, every candidate we represent has been personally interviewed, assessed, and benchmarked by our team in Ireland.
Our proximity to the Irish finance market — and our direct relationships with recently qualified talent — ensures that we deliver a curated, investment-ready shortlist.
Unlike UK-based agencies, we are embedded within the Irish professional community, providing deeper insight into candidate capabilities, motivations, and cultural fit.
This local expertise enables Elevate to consistently connect London employers with Ireland’s highest-calibre finance professionals, fully prepared to excel in international environments.
The Irish Talent Advantage
- Ireland produces the highest number of Chartered Accountants per capita globally.
- Over 15,300 Irish citizens emigrated in 2023 — over 40% moved to the UK.
- 60%+ of Irish Big 4 graduates emigrate within three years of qualification.
- Ireland has the highest percentage of third-level graduates in Europe (62%).
- 94% of Irish university graduates are employed or in further study within 12 months.
- Ireland ranks #1 in Europe for availability of skilled labour.
- Irish finance professionals are internationally recognised for adaptability, technical skill, and commercial acumen.
- Irish professionals are known the world over for being friendly, making them as easy to work with as they are qualified.
Why Partner with Elevate Partners?
- Based in Ireland, Experts in the Market – Direct access to Ireland’s top Big 4 and finance talent.
- Exclusive Access to Irish Talent – We engage Ireland’s top Big 4 and finance professionals at source — before they emigrate, before they register with UK agencies, and before they enter the wider market.
- Offices in Dublin and London – Our presence in both markets ensures seamless access to Irish talent and direct support for London-based clients.
- In-Person Screening and Assessment – Every candidate is interviewed in person and benchmarked by our Irish team.
- Curated, High-Impact Shortlists – Investment-ready professionals, not database CVs.
- Real-Time Market Insights – We’re closer to the talent – giving us insights that UK agencies can’t match.
- Cultural and Commercial Fit – Irish candidates blend technical excellence with international business readiness.
- Unrivalled Talent Reach – 30,000+ Irish finance professionals on CRM, 60,000+ LinkedIn followers.
- Proven Delivery Record – 890+ global placements, with deep success across London’s private markets.
At Elevate Partners, we don’t just source talent — we connect London’s leading finance teams with Ireland’s most ambitious professionals. With deep roots in the Irish market and a proven track record of delivery, we offer UK employers a direct pipeline to investment-ready candidates who bring both technical excellence and cultural alignment. If you’re hiring in Private Equity, Credit, or Corporate Finance, speak to us today.