Assure Recruitment is a boutique executive recruitment firm focused on specialized financial sectors. It was formed in 2005 and has extensive experience recruiting for banking, insurance, investments and related fields. The firm prides itself on its deep knowledge of these industries and ability to source "right fit" talent through specialized recruitment strategies and knowledge-led networking within client communities.

1. “Sourcing Talent Through Knowledge Led Networking & Client Partnership”
An introduction to Assure Recruitment
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2. Introducing Assure
Introduction
Assure Recruitment was formed in 2005 as a boutique specialist, Executive Search and
Recruitment firm. It has an unrivalled and highly experienced management and partnership
team and has access to some of the best talent in the Financial & Professional Services
sectors throughout Ireland and in the UK.
Acutely aware, that It is the people within every organisation that are essential, not just to
sustain growth, but to gaining competitive edge, our philosophy and approach is simple, we
Specialised are focused on creating value by quickly sourcing “right fit” talent.
markets Moreover, we recognise that specialised markets require specialist recruitment solutions
require and as boutique recruitment specialists, we not only have a deep understanding of our core
markets, we can proactively network within these communities. While our consultants own
specialist career and academic backgrounds also greatly assist, in quickly formulating additional
extended candidate relationships .
recruitment
We design and implement our recruitment strategy around each individual client’s
solutions . requirements, listening to role specifics, focusing on company culture and by providing
market insight to build a value based client relationship from day one. Supporting the
Banking, Insurance and Investment markets, we operate with a particular focus on the
following specialist disciplines:
• Actuarial • IT & Change Management
• Accounting & Finance • Legal & Compliance
• Broking & Consulting • Risk Management
• Claims & Underwriting • Sales & Distribution
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3. Our People
Our Senior Management Team
Ken O’Gorman is the founder and Managing Director of Assure. He is passionate about
helping organisations identify, locate and attract key talent within the Banking, Insurance
and Investment markets. Ken has over 15 years’ experience as a Specialist Recruiter, Broker
Consultant and Financial Consultant. He is a member of the Institute of Directors and holds
the QFA designation as well as a diploma in Front Line Management from UCD. His in-depth
understanding of the Banking, Insurance and Investment sectors has resulted in his
consistent hirer on both a contingent and executive search basis, by a large number of
leading financial services organisations.
David Fitzgerald is a non-executive director of Assure. He holds a degree in Business Studies
form DCU and worked for over 12 years in banking and fund services, in both Dublin and
London, before moving into recruitment. He joined Assure in 2008 to focus on the
recruitment of mid-senior level professionals for our Banking and Investment Divisions. His
in-depth understanding of the Banking & Finance Markets, together with his consistent
networking practice, allow him to provide unusually high levels of service with exceptional
focused, dynamic and professional delivery.
Gavin Roberts is the Research and Resourcing Manager at Assure. He is an expert in social
media and technology and assists Assure with building talent communities and social
networks as well as developing talent acquisition strategies that utilise leading edge
technology. Specialising in social recruiting, boolean search, Facebook marketing, social
media marketing, talent acquisition, talent community management, and internet sourcing.
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4. Our People
Our Partnered Services
Assure recognise that Executive Coaching can prove invaluable, not only new senior level
employees, but also to existing senior management and beyond.
Barry O’Sullivan is a member of the advisory board at Assure is the principal and an
executive coach with Moonbeam Consulting, specialising in improving the personal
effectiveness of senior executives and in building sustainable organisational strength.
Assure is aware that specialist HR legal & compliance is not necessarily a readily available
resource for our clients, which is why we offer the services of Helena Broderick, Pat Collier
and Frank Scott Lennon.
Helena Broderick - MBA, Master NLP Practitioner
Helena is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the Institute
of Business Analysts and Consultants and the Irish Management Consultants Association.
Helena’s specialties include HR and Employment Law advice, consulting and training.
Pat Collier - MBA, Dip Emp. Law
As a highly experienced management consultant, Pat has worked on a wide range of
assignments for private, public and not- for- profit organisations. Pat’s specialties include
General Management and Employment Law.
Frank Scott-Lennon - MSc Mgmt., Organisation Behaviour
Frank is an experienced Management Consultant working in the areas of Performance
Management, Change Management, Bullying and Harassment Mediations and Investigation
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5. Our Divisions
Banking & Capital Markets
Our market position has been established, partnering leading international Banks and
stockbrokers, focused on mid to senior executive level appointments. Our team regularly
network within this space, keeping abreast of market changes and in touch with a broad
range of potential candidates. Offering both permanent and contract candidates, across a
choice of recruitment methodologies.
Assure
consistently As a boutique recruitment firm, we offer particular expertise in:
deliver the • Retail Banking • Wealth Management • Capital Markets
solutions we • Commercial Banking • Corporate Finance • Stockbroking
need across a
range of With regular roles supported including, but not limited to:
technical and
• Accountants • Compliance Managers • IT Specialists
senior roles.
• Project Managers • Product Specialists • Risk Analysts
• Solicitors • Investment Analysts • Underwriters
- Sarah Lynch, Head
of Resourcing, • Relationship Managers • Debt/ Equity Traders • Wealth Managers
Bank of Ireland
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6. Our Divisions
Insurance & Reinsurance
Our clients' include Insurance & Reinsurance Companies, Brokering and Professional
Services firms. This success was been formulated on 3 key strengths: the knowledge of the
team (who are all ex-market professionals themselves with more than 30 years combined
market experience) and the thoroughness of our dedicated, in-house research and our
Assure have networking practice. Offering both permanent and contract candidates and executive or
contingent recruitment services.
the knowledge
and ability We offer a specialist focus on:
to match • Actuarial & Underwriting • Legal & Compliance • Sales & Distribution
employers'
• IT & Change Management • Audit & Finance • Broking & Claims
requirements.
We most often support demand for:
- John Cahalan,
• Actuaries • Administrators • Risk Managers
Head of Sales
AXA Assistance • Insurance Lawyers • IT Specialists • Compliance Managers
• Financial Planners • Project Managers • Underwriters
• Marketing Executives • Business Analysts • Claims Managers
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7. Our Divisions
Asset Management & Fund Services
Our extensive network and technical experience ensures clients receive access to the best talent
available in the Fund Management and Fund Services sectors. We exploit modern and effective
networking methodologies to allow us access to talent which might not be ‘active’ in the markets
and therefore not registered with agencies. We offer both permanent and contract candidates and
Assure is one executive or contingent recruitment services.
of the best Working at all levels, we most regularly recruit across the following functions:
recruitment
• Fund Administration • Shareholder Services •Trustee Services
and search
• Financial Reporting • Global Custody • Asset Management
firms I have
worked with.
We most often support demand for:
• Portfolio Managers • Compliance Managers • Custody Specialists
- Group HR
• Transfer Agents • IT Specialists • Project Managers
Manager,
State Street • Relationship Managers • Trustee Specialists • Business Analysts
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8. Our Services
Our Recruitment Services
Contingent Recruitment: A process often undertaken at the beginning of most recruitment
mandates, it can quickly lead to successfully identifying and delivering pre-qualified
candidates.
We maintain a comprehensive database, which is continually being enhanced by registering
high-quality professionals. We also pride ourselves on maintaining contact with high
performing market talent and the ability to offer clients 'live' market intelligence and salary
benchmarking information.
Media Advertised Selection: The advertised selection approach is used where the client
wishes to attract as wide an audience as possible, by the careful placement of bespoke
advertisements in selected national print media, with the whole process managed by
Assure.
We work closely with our creative agency to create cost-effective media solutions for
maximum candidate response. Assure provides full campaign support; including responding
to all applicants screening, selecting suitable candidates and carrying out comprehensive
interviews with all suitable applicants. We then provide comprehensive feedback to both
candidates and clients and conclude the process with offer management.
Retained Executive Search: Assure provides a disciplined and multifaceted executive search
process. The high calibre candidates we present have excellent records of success in their
current roles and are carefully selected to complement your corporate culture. Assure’s
comprehensive approach encompasses strategy and research, candidate screening and
interviewing, activity reporting and short list submissions; followed by reference checks,
offer negotiation and follow up.
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9. Contact Assure
Assure Recruitment
12 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2
Contacts:
Ken O’Gorman
Managing Director - Consultant
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 6620478
Email: kogorman@assurerecruitment.ie
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kenogorman
David Fitzgerald
Associate Director - Consultant
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 6620477
Email: dfitzgerald@assurerecruitment.ie
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daidfitzgerald
Barry O’ Sullivan
Partner - Executive Coach
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 6620477
Email: bosullivan@assurerecruitment.ie
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/barry-o-sullivan
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