Natixis Portugal recognised by FT
Natixis in Portugal Centre of Expertise in Porto has been recognised by the Financial Times as Europe’s second most impactful mid-sized investment project in the fDi Intelligence Investment Impact Awards.
Part of the BPCE Group, Natixis set up its technology centre in Porto to support global operations through advanced IT, digital platforms, and financial services solutions.
Today, the hub employs around 2,500 highly-skilled professionals from over 40 nationalities, standing as one of the city’s largest professional employers.
The project’s long-term impact goes beyond job-creation. Through strong partnerships with local universities and business schools, including around 200 internships per year, Nataxis is helping to strengthen Porto’s talent pipeline and reinforce the city’s knowledge-based economy.
This distinction highlights not only the scale and strategic relevance of the investment but also Portugal’s ability to attract and retain high-value financial technology and innovation projects.
Source: AICEP; Credit: AICEP/Nataxis Portugal



