The Benefits Of Contracting In Financial Services

Contracting work is certainly becoming more and more common in Ireland today, and it’s not just in IT. In Financial Services we are seeing a growing demand for contract employees, particularly in the fund servicing industry. Below are several pros and cons to contracting to help jobseekers make an educated decision on their next appointment.

Many individuals are open to the idea of more short term, project based work but it depends on whether or not this would be a suitable option for them. Sigmar recruits for a wide range of contracts for a number of clients nationwide ranging from project manager/business analyst implementation roles to operational positions so the sky is the limit in terms of finding a contract positions that would suit you.

The premise of this article is not to persuade people to adopt contract work, but to weigh up the pros and cons of contracting and hopefully open up a few minds in the process. Mostly geared towards the fund servicing industry, professionals from other sectors can take some value from this.

Looking at the table we see some good arguments on both sides of the coin. What it really comes down to however, is the individual. Depending on your situation certain points will carry more or less weight. Like, for example, if you’re planning a family or looking for a mortgage, job security and benefits (maternity leave in this case) contract working would not be your best option.

Before considering contract employment in your sector though, it’s important to understand the market first. Research trends, and identify the skills that are in demand. A good starting point is checking out salary surveys which are published annually by credible recruitment agencies. Sigmar's Salary Survey 2017 gives expert insights into the market, reviewing trends and offering insight into how things are likely to unfold over the year ahead.