Munster and Ireland rugby star appointed to big new job
Rugby star moves into finance following retirement from game
FORMER Munster and Ireland rugby star has been appointed to a top new financial role.
Insuance firm NFP Ireland, which in May this year acquired Limerick company Metis Life, has appointed Niall Scannell to its welth and financial planning team in Cork.
His appointment comes as NFP expands across Ireland growing its presence in its offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork and here in Limerick.
Thirty-four year old Niall, who played as a hooker and won 20 Irish caps, joins NFP following his 13-year stint with Munster, lining out more than 200 times for the province.
During his rugby career, he studied to earn qualifications in finance and business.
He is a qualified financial advisor (QFA), holds a diploma in management accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and a Bachelor of Law degree from University College Cork.
In his new role as a private client consultant, Niall will work with individuals, families and business owners on retirement and pension planning, investment and wealth management, and longer-term financial planning.
He will work closely with clients to understand their financial position and priorities, develop tailored financial plans and provide ongoing advice as their circumstances and goals change.
Colm Power, NFP Ireland managing director said: “We are delighted to welcome Niall to our wealth and financial planning team in Cork. He brings a strong understanding of financial planning and of NFP’s wealth and investment offering, backed by his QFA qualification and broader knowledge of finance and business.
Commenting on his appointment, Niall added: “After 13 years in professional rugby, this is a significant change in direction for me, but a very considered one. As a qualified financial advisor, moving into private client financial planning gives me the opportunity to apply my financial knowledge in a new professional setting.”
He said one of the things which attracted him to NFP is its approach to financial planning.
“Professional rugby has shaped how I approach work and decision-making. Preparation, discipline and being accountable for the decisions you make were part of my working life for 13 years. I am looking forward to bringing that same approach to this role and to this next stage of my career with NFP,” he concluded.