16/01/2007

Citigroup to expand Belfast operation

US-owned financial company Citigroup has announced an expansion of its Belfast operation.

The company is planning to set up a new division in Belfast with the creation of over 100 jobs by the end of the year.

The Invest NI backed expansion has attracted a grant of £1.6 million.

A recruitment drive is expected to see the number of jobs at the company rise to 500.

(SP/KMcA)

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