Alan Wilson, head of international investment, Invest NI, Jordan McMullen, COO at Ctrl Alt and Economy Minister Conor Murphy.
A London financial technology firm is planning create 21 new jobs when it opens a new office in Belfast as part of a £1.5m investment.
Ctrl Alt will offer positions in engineering, product and operations roles as it seeks to grow its business.
The company is an infrastructure platform for alternative assets and says it aims to make “structuring and investing in alternative asset classes efficient, cost-effective, and accessible.”
Economy Minister Conor 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.”
Jordan McMullen, chief operating officer 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 economic development agency 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.”