2. Introduction to
Oliver James
Oliver James Associates is a global specialist recruitment
partner to the Financial Services, Professional Services,
Commerce & Industry sectors. Our shared values define
our working practices and guide our decisions, actions
and behaviours: Innovation. Passion. Adaptability.
Partnership. Respect. Excellence.
Our global teams of specialist consultants recruit up to
C-suite level with an unrivalled network of professionals
worldwide. Excellence in delivery is embedded in our culture;
we anticipate market demand and identify, attract and place
the best talent, creating long-term value for our partners.
We develop local and international relationships, built on
trust and uncompromising ethics and integrity.
We provide bespoke recruitment services tailored to
your needs including executive, contingent, retained and
exclusive solutions. The key to our service is our unique
proactive search methodology; before we start working
with clients in a particular area, we spend a minimum of
12 months mapping that market.
This involves speaking with everyone in that market,
finding out what they have done in their career so far, what
they currently do and more importantly what they want to
do in their next role. Hence, when we start working with
clients to fill vacancies, we have a thorough knowledge of
the talent pool.
Established in 2002
Our journey began in Manchester – now
we offer our services on a global level, with
offices that span across Europe, Asia and
North America.
12 Worldwide Locations
Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt,
Manchester, Milan, London, Hong Kong,
New York, Paris, Singapore, Zurich.
Vertical Market Specialism
Our consultants are fully immersed within
a specific key vertical market to ensure you
are provided with a thorough and unrivalled
service based upon your requirements.
Roles placed in 30+ countries
Over the last three years.
9,500+ Vacancies
Filled within the last five years.
1,900+ New Companies
Partnered with in the last five years.
Our unique headhunting methodology
focusses on mapping niche vertical markets
and building long-lasting relationships with
candidates, allowing a better understanding
of cultural fit.
Relationship Focus
Testament to the unrivalled service we
provide to both our clients and candidates.
63% Repeat Business
3. Global Offices
Total Headcount Growth
Amsterdam
Manchester
Dublin
New York
Hong Kong
Singapore
Brussels
Milan
Frankfurt
Paris
London
Zurich
The first office opened
in Manchester with three
employees
We currently have 400+ employees
across our 12 global offices
20202002
Our Locations
& Headcount
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4. Areas of
Expertise*
*Might differ slightly depending on office
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Accountancy & Tax
Recent Placements:
Senior Tax Specialist | Italy
Tax Consultant | Germany
VAT/Indirect Tax Analyst | UK
Actuarial
Recent Placements:
Strategic Project Actuary | Ireland
Pricing Actuary | Bermuda
Actuarial Associate | UK
Audit
Recent Placements:
Audit Manager | UK
Senior Auditor Credit Risk | Netherlands
Internal Audit Manager | Hong Kong
Compliance & Financial Crime
Recent Placements:
T2P Analyst | Netherlands
Senior Regulatory Analyst | UK
Compliance Officer | Switzerland
Data Analytics & Quantitative
Recent Placements:
Head of Pricing | UK
FI Quant Researcher | US
Senior Actuarial Analyst | UK
Change Management
Recent Placements:
Scrum Master | Switzerland
Test Analyst | Belgium
Senior - Demand Manager | Italy
Risk
Recent Placements:
TT & SS Risk Analyst | Ireland
Capital Management Specialist | Italy
Operational Risk Manager | UK
Data & Business Intelligence
Recent Placements:
Fronted BI Consultant | Netherlands
IFRS 17 Business Analyst Lead | Singapore
Senior Data Engineer | Ireland
Information & Cyber Security
Recent Placements:
Manager - Risk Advisory | UK
Senior Cyber Security Analyst | Switzerland
Incident Response Specialist | Hong Kong
Legal
Recent Placements:
Corporate Associate | UK
Head Legal | Switzerland
Corporate Energy Associate | France
Technology
Recent Placements:
Senior Software Engineer | Ireland
Quadient Developer | UK
Snr C++ Developer | Italy
Underwriting, Broking & Claims
Recent Placements:
General Property Underwriter | Singapore
Head of Technical Claims | UK
Senior Claims Adjuster | US
Oliver James have the knowledge, experience and skills to deliver the highest calibre of recruitment and
resourcing professionals, who are passionate about working within Financial Services, Professional Services,
and Commerce & Industry. These expertise ensure that we are the preferred recruitment partner within our
specialist markets.
5. Associate
Consultant
Senior
Consultant Manager Director
Consultant Managing
Consultant
Associate
Director
Career
Pathway
Your Career Pathway*
*Your pathway may differ slightly depending on your location.
Your progression pathway is down to you and your performance.
Director
2017
97%
of our current
Directors joined
as Consultants
Career Pathway: Ben Moses
Associate
Director
2016
Manager
2015
Managing
Consultant
2014
Researcher
2012
Having joined OJ in 2012, Ben has risen through the ranks to his current position of European Director.
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6. 251 New Hires 156 Promotions
Company Gender Split*
We are continuously striving to improve and our aim is to have a 50/50 split workforce by 2021.
*Correct as of 2019
2019 Global
Hires & Promotions
FemaleMale
44%56%
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9. Tailored coaching sessions are provided to suit the needs of each consultant.
Coaching & Workshops
Corporate training and workshops delivered at every stage of your career.
Training
Learning Breakfast
Regular breakfast events for consultants to learn from market specialists.
WWOJ
Fortnightly competitions designed to help consultants learn from each other
and win prizes!
Monthly team discipline discussions led by industry leaders.
OJ Talk
Monthly challenges between teams to encourage personal development.
HIVE
Learning &
Development*
*Might differ slightly depending on office
With a Learning & Development team member in every office, you are provided with all the training
and support you need to become a successful recruiter.
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10. Stewart Cherry’s journey at Oliver James began
in April 2011, when he joined the contract GI
actuarial desk, carving out his own market and
progressing quickly within the business.
Fast-forward five years and you’ll find Stewart
heading up our American division, as Senior
Vice-President of the New York office.
Prior to Oliver James, Stewart worked at
Michael Page on the contract desk, but felt that
the stricter business model meant he couldn’t
make a real impact. “As a very traditional
company, there wasn’t a lot of room for new
approaches, so I never got to change anything
there. I was looking for a company that would
allow me to realise my vision alongside theirs,
and I found that in Oliver James.”
“Though that’s something I’d only attribute to
Oliver James!” This is a company Stewart feels
is “incomparable to anywhere else I’ve ever
worked. There’s something new to do every day,
within an environment that’s constantly abuzz.
If you want a competitive, challenging and
charismatic company, with high expectations –
and no shortage of opportunities – you’ve
found it.”
Stewart Cherry
Senior Vice President
New York
Lyam Redmond, joined Oliver James in January
2014 with three years’ experience from Reed.
His aim? “To find a professional front-end
recruitment environment where I could thrive.”
And that’s exactly what he’s done. A respected
figure on the insurance-finance desk, Lyam has
been promoted four times in as many years.
Discussing what drives his success, Lyam
believes “being good at what I do is my biggest
motivator.” “I want to be credible with my peers,
clients and candidates, so I can really build my
own segment of the market.” Remuneration
is key too, which Oliver James “certainly isn’t
shy about! It’s definitely a great place to work
if you’re money-orientated.”
“Oliver James makes no secret of rewarding
hard graft. You get free drinks every Friday,
amazing Christmas parties, team-building days
and regular free lunches, not to mention a
fantastic salary. They take great care of you
here to ensure your efforts feel valued.”
Describing Oliver James, Lyam sees the
company as “rewarding and dynamic.”
Lyam Redmond
Associate Director
Insurance Finance | London
Case
Studies
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11. Recommend
to a friend
CEO Approval Positive Business
Outlook
Very good salary and benefits (including
bonus) in case performance is excellent.
Great summer and Christmas parties
(never seen them anywhere else).
In a pretty saturated recruitment market, Oliver
James Associates stands shoulders above
their competition. It’s refreshing to be part of
such a pioneering and growing company.
My progression is clear and the culture of the
office is enjoyable. If you work hard, you are
rewarded accordingly. It’s a pleasure working
for such a successful company.
The business is meritocratic and truly lives by
its values of being the most trusted recruitment
firm globally. I couldn’t recommend a better
business to a budding recruiter.
Investment in consultants, tech and staff
entertainment make it a great place to work.
Senior Management genuinely care and will
do everything to enable you to be a success.
Great infrastructure, systems and processes
as well as the back office function - makes it
easier to provide a great service and saves you
a lot of time so you can get on recruiting!
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