2. “ ”High earnings ”“Fast track career development “ ”High growth firm
Virtual Offices:
Paris
Zurich
Current Offices:
London
Manchester
Amsterdam
New York
Hong Kong
Singapore
Milan
Frankfurt
Dublin
Brussels
Our Offices
3. “We would have no hesitation in recommending
Oliver James Associates to other organisations as
a reputable and valued business partner.”
“Most valued and essential recruitment partner globally.”
Innovation PartnershipAdaptability ExcellencePassion Respect
“We have been consistently highly satisfied with
the quality of service provided by Oliver James
Associates and we have benefitted from their
professional nature.”
“We would have no hesitation in recommending Oliver
James Associates to other businesses.”
CLIENT QUOTES
“We would happily recommend Oliver James
Associates to other businesses.”
Vision & Values
4. ● Accountancy & Tax
● Actuarial
● Audit
● Change Management
● Compliance & Financial Crime
● Data & Technology
● Data, Analytics & Quantitative
● Digital & Marketing
● Legal
● Risk & Compliance
● Supply Chain, Purchasing & Procurement
● Tax
● Technology & Data
● Underwriting, Broking & Claims
● Banking
● Investment Banking
● Commerce & Industry
● Investment Management
● Insurance
We strive to be the best. Our global teams of specialist
consultants are experts in their vertical markets
with an unrivalled network of mid to senior level
professionals from within the Financial Services,
Professional Services, Commerce & Industry sectors
worldwide. Our consultants anticipate market demand
and successfully deliver on identifying, attracting and
placing rare talent within their areas of expertise,
creating long-term value for our partners.
WHAT WE DO
OUR MARKETS
OUR DISCIPLINES
80%
75%
100+
REPEAT BUSINESS
MARKET SHARE
ORGANISATIONS WITH
EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENTS
ARRANGED
£45,000 -
£1,000,000
SALARIES RANGING FROM
15,000+
VACANCIES FILLED
IN PAST 12 YEARS
93%
OF OUR CANDIDATES
WOULD RECOMMEND US
Expertise
1200+
ORGANISATIONS WITH
PREFERRED SUPPLIER
AGREEMENTS
All figures correct as of Q4 2017
5. TURNOVER
All figures correct as of Q4 2017
£85m
GROSS PROFIT
£29m
HEADCOUNT
285
20162017
2002
2014
2012
2013
200520102011
2015
HEADCOUNT
50
TURNOVER
£10,000,000
+TURNOVER
£25,000,000
+
Oliver James is
established with the
opening of Finance and
Insurance desks
LONDON
NEW OFFICE
MANCHESTER
1st OFFICE
NEW YORK
NEW OFFICE
SINGAPORE
NEW OFFICE
MILAN
NEW OFFICE
DUBLIN
NEW OFFICE
FRANKFURT
NEW OFFICE
BRUSSELS
NEW OFFICE
AMSTERDAM
NEW OFFICE
HONG KONG
NEW OFFICE
HEADCOUNT
200
HEADCOUNT
250HEADCOUNT
295
HEADCOUNT
150HEADCOUNT
100
TURNOVER
£65,000,000
+TURNOVER
£50,000,000
+
History
6. BENJAMIN
CASE STUDY:
MOSES
Director - UK & Europe
Ben joined Oliver James Associates in
2012 as a Researcher, and rose through
the ranks to become a Director. Today,
he oversees five teams covering the
European market, with his sights firmly
set on our newly opened Milan office.
At 21, Ben came to Oliver James with a degree in
Geography and Geology, and some basic direct sales
experience. He wasn’t to know his journey would be one
of the company’s most successful, leading to five desks
under his watch and three consecutive awards for the
‘Year’s Highest Billing Consultant’, as well as him breaking
the company’s 12-month billing record of £1.07 million – a
feat he achieved in 2016.
In a given day, Ben will check in with his teams, attend
manager meetings and go on client visits to prime
destinations. “It’s exciting to know I could be in Dublin
one day and Milan the next. Regular travel simply comes
with the territory.” One of his favourite aspects of the role
is the opportunity to speak to key stakeholders. “You’re
given access to a senior network from day one. It’s a big
thrill to know you can win business and close deals with
high-profile individuals.”
Ben finds tangible results to be his main motivation
because “the idea of success isn’t enough.” He also notes
the importance of building relationships internally. “I like
to help the people in my teams, supporting them through
each stage of the recruitment process so they can
become repeat billers.” Both factors culminate in his goal
to realise Oliver James’ massive international potential;
“we have the skills, people, knowledge and leadership to
go all the way in this market.”
Social
The job isn’t without its challenges though, as Ben
acknowledges that “recruitment is a very competitive
market. You’ve got to hire the best people and attract
top talent, while continuously improving your processes.”
Complacency has no place in his world, as he pushes
himself to view each day with new eyes. “Of course, the
rewards more than make up for the drawbacks, with
amazing earning potential, non-stop personal growth, and
a place at the table of a business on the rise.”
Outside work, Ben plays in the competitive company
five-a-side football team, battling other internal teams
for the top spot. He loves horse-racing, and has shares
in a horse as a regular punter at Chester Races. Ben
also owns a dog-walking business – showing that even
his hobbies are approached with entrepreneurial flair.
Family-orientated to the end, he goes home to Hawarden,
North Wales as often as possible, where he shares his
successes with loved ones.
Culturally, Ben views Oliver James as “work hard play
hard, while still being caring. You get all the help you
need because the management wants to ensure everyone
has the resources to thrive.” He also speaks of the solid
infrastructure offered. “I have the operational support to
do my job without having to worry about areas where I’m
not as strong.” It’s this sort of forethought that shows our
leadership is always one step ahead, “with the intelligence
and insight to make smart decisions about our future.”
If Ben could sum up Oliver James in
three words, they would be “ambitious,
passionate and fearless.”
“If you’re looking for a young, vibrant company, with a
caring infrastructure, that enables you to travel abroad,
build markets from the ground up, or join existing, highly
successful desks, give us a call.”
Award-Winning
L&D Function
Marketing & Business
Development team
In-House Legal &
Compliance Team
Contractor care and
onboarding team
HIRES IN 2016
RETENTION
OF CONSULTANTS
EARN OVER £70,000
EMPLOYEE
ENGAGEMENT
OF OUR DIRECTORS
JOINED AS A CONSULTANT
ORGANIC GROWTH
153
81%
45%
100%
97%
95%
PROMOTIONS
LANGUAGES
ACCREDITATION
‘BEST COMPANIES
TO WORK FOR’
77
12
3*
SUPPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Business Analytics
System
Bespoke
CRM System
All figures correct as of Q4 2017
7. ● Summer holidays
● Friday drinks
● Quarterly lunch clubs
● Spring event
● Summer party
● Family day
● Christmas parties
SPENT ON INTERNAL
ENTERTAINMENT IN 2016
“ ”
As a bonus, the social side is great with
various company events and benefits.
£600,000
OUR EVENTS
Social
8. Awards in 2016
Global Recruiter Asia Pacific 2016
Best Medium Recruitment Business
Best Specialist Recruitment Business
Commended
LinkedIn 2016
Most Socially Engaged
Staffing Agencies
No. 14
Recruitment International Asia Awards 2016
Executive Search Company of the Year
Best Back Office Team of the Year
Winner
The Recruiter Investing in Talent 2016
Most Effective Professional
Development Programme
Finalist
Recruitment International 2016
Best Recruitment Company to Work For
Best Back Office Function
Winner
The Sunday Times 2016
International Track 200
No. 26
The Sunday Times 2016
Top 100 Best Small Compnaies to Work
For
No. 100
Recruiter Awards for Excellence
Best Banking / Financial Recruitment Agency
Finalist
Asia Recruitment Awards 2016
Best Recruitment Agency
Finalist
Global Recruiter UK
Best In-House Training
Winner
Hong Kong HR Vendors of the
Year Awards 2016
Best Recruitment Firm -
Banking and Financial Services
Winner
APSCo Awards for Excellence 2016
Recruitment Company of the Year
Sustainable Growth
Finalist
9. Singapore
ManchesterLondon New York
Frankfurt BrusselsMilan
Hong Kong Dublin
GROWTH AS A
BUSINESS BY 2019
100%
TOTAL TEAMS
BY 2019
50+
PROMOTIONS
BY 2019
300+
CAPITAL INJECTION
BY 2019
£15m
Amsterdam
OUR OFFICES
Expansion
All figures correct as of Q4 2017
10. Your Career With Us
Associate
Consultant
Consultant Senior
Consultant
Manager
Principal
Managing
Consultant
Associate
Director
Director
We incorporate a variety of methods to ensure that
the process is thorough and informative; enabling you
to have the best opportunity to demonstrate your full
potential.
Our employees come from a variety of
different backgrounds, including:
Face to face interview with a Director
● 20-25 days annual leave
● Private health insurance
● Pension scheme
● Car allowance
● Extended lunch for gym goers
● Close down over Christmas
Online psychometric test and interview
with Hiring Manager
1st stage
2nd stage
Final interview with the Directors3rd stage
Are you competitive?
Are you impactful?
Are you influential? Are you positive?
Are you informed?
Are you urgent?
OUR BENEFITS OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS
OUR ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
OUR DIVERSITY
“At Oliver James, our aim is to create an environment that
is both open and inclusive, encouraging and valuing a
diverse perspective within our workforce and recruitment
policy. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of
views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our
employees, clients and candidates alike. We believe that
treating our staff, candidates and clients fairly and equally
will hugely benefit everyone involved. It is our policy to
provide equality of opportunity to all staff and candidates
regardless of: Gender, Religion, Beliefs, Pregnancy or
maternity, Age, Marital / Civil Partnership Status, Ethnicity,
Sexual Orientation, Disability or Race.”
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