Vanessa Rohr

Before Michael Page I was with State Street for three and a half years as a Market Data Officer. I joined Michael Page Ireland in 2007 when the business was still very young. At that time I wanted to try something different; something where I could make good money and change people’s lives for the better along the way. That sounds a bit cheesy but it’s the truth.

I was brought in to set up the Funds desk and have focussed on this sector ever since. It’s a really busy desk. We’re experts in our field, and having worked in financial services before recruitment I know my market particularly well. The thing that sets us apart is that we always meet our candidates and clients and implement a very specialised search based on their individual criteria. We’re not going to send 15 CVs to every job; we’re going to identify a shortlist of people who are going to be a good fit based on each remit.

No two days are the same, from client and candidate perspective, and from a work environment perspective. It’s great to be part of such an experienced team who come to work every day with a sense of humour and fun to match their hard work ethic.

Dublin is a great city to work in. Everything is close by; I love that you can pretty much walk everywhere. It’s a large city but it feels small. Over recent years lots of new bars and restaurants have opened up; match these with the influx of new businesses and people and the city has a real metropolitan feel.

We have very ambitious growth plans over the next few years, it is an exciting time to be involved with MP Ireland. Personally I want to reach my next promotion and become a director with the business.

We have an amazing team, massive potential and a fantastic city. Come and join the madness!