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INSURANCE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTSUSAwww.ojassociates.com
Hong KongNew York
ManchesterLondon
AmsterdamZurich
MilanParisMunichDublinSingapore
Overview
Who we areOliver James Associates are a specialist recruitment partner to the Financial Services sector;
finding and placing market-leading talent across the world. When the company originally set up
we were purely focussed on the insurance sector so this area is particularly close to our hearts
(especially in the USA), though we now focus on all areas of Financial Services.
Due to our unique search methodology, our deep technical knowledge, and our continued
success on delivery we develop long-term relationships based on trust and integrity. Due to
the strength of these relationships we help organisations to attract the most suitable talent in
the market instead of being limited to a list of candidates that are actively seeking jobs. No
other agency has their roots so engrained within the market as we do, and this allows us to find
candidates that no other agency can get access to. This is paramount when the demand for
many skills needed within the sector outweighs the supply of candidates at any one time. We are able to provide a full range of bespoke recruitment services tailored to your needs,
including Executive, Contingent, Retained and Exclusive Solutions. Whichever type of search
we do, the key to our service is our unique proactive search methodology. Before we start
working with clients in a particular area, we spend 12 months minimum mapping that market.
This involves talking to 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 job.
Hence when we start working with clients on vacancies we have a thorough knowledge of the
local talent pool.
How we do it
From our offices in London, Manchester, Dublin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Singapore
we cover the UK, Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
Our Singapore operation only opened in April 2014, and in 2015 we aim to open our Sydney
office, providing our APAC triangle of offices.
Where do we do it
What we do better
Life Insurance Actuarial
• Reporting • Valuations • Pricing • Product Development • Marketing • Capital• Life Reinsurance Traditional• Life Reinsurance Financial• Investment Actuarial• Consultancy
Actuarial
Non-Life Actuarial / Health Care
• Capital • Pricing • Reserving • M&A• Solvency II• Reinsurance• Cat Modelling
Global Recruiter Asia Pacific Awards
WINNER October 2013:
Best Specialist Recruitment Business
Recruiter Awards for Excellence
WINNER 2012 & 2014:
Best Banking/Financial Recruitment Agency of the Year
Recruitement International Asia Awards
WINNER 2014:
The Growth Company of the Year
Services
This approach is most applicable when aiming to identify senior management who need approaching in a more targeted and discreet manner.
Executive Search
This approach relies on our proactive search methodology as well as our efficient referral network to generate the vast majority of our candidates.
Contingent Search
This approach is most effective when covering a large geographical area, a broad range of possible skill sets or high volume recruitment.
Advertised Selection
InterimThe fast paced contract market requires high calibre candidates at short notice, our specialist team keep in regular contact with our expansive network allowing us to consistently deliver.
Talent ScoutingThis more proactive approach often targets pre-identified individuals that have the ability to grow within a business and add value beyond the norm.
AdvertisedSelection
ExecutiveSearch
TalentScouting
ContingentSearch
Interim
Solutions
Placements
ACE
ACE
AIA
AIA
AIA Group
AIG
AIG
Allianz Re
AXA (Regional)
AXA (Regional)
Chubb
Deloitte
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Guy Carpenter
HSBC
HSBC
HSBC
KPMG
Liberty
Liberty
Chief Actuary
Senior Capital Solvency II Actuary
Senior Manager
Senior Products Manager
Senior Manager EV
Head of Capital
Senior Pricing
Senior Manager
Director of Products
Regional Director, Corporate Development
Senior Pricing
Associate Director
Manager
Senior Manager
Actuarial Manager
Assistant Manager & Actuary
Actuarial Manager
Head of Valuations
Senior Actuarial Manager
Actuarial Manager
Reporting / Solvency II Actuary
Marsh (Regional)
MetLife
MetLife
MetLife (Regional)
MetLife (Regional)
Manulife (Regional)
Prudential
Prudential
PWC
PWC
RGA
RGA
RGA
RSA
Sunlife
Sunlife
Swiss Re
Willis
Willis
XL
XL
Head of FP & A
AVP - Regional Pricing Actuary
Regional Director – Pricing
Regional Head of Capital Management
Manager - Strategy
Director of Product Strategy
Director of Innovation
Head of Capital
Manager
Senior Associate
Executive Director
Senior Actuarial Associate
Director Product Development & Pricing
Chief Actuary
Assistant Manager - Actuary
Capital Manager
Chief Actuary - P&C
Head of Reserving
Senior Account Executive
Lead Capital Actuary
Senior Pricing Actuary
Recent Placements
Company CompanyJob Title Job Title
Testimonials
“This is to confirm that Swiss Re has used the recruitment
services of Oliver James Associates since August 2004.
We have been very pleased with the level of service
provided by Oliver James in terms of calibre of candidates
submitted and the level of professionalism of all the
members of the team I have dealt with for various
assignments.
Due to the success that Oliver James Associates has had
with vacancies and the level of service we receive from
their Consultants and Directors, they are on our first tier
supplier agreement for finance, audit, risk, tax, actuarial,
legal and underwriting. We would happily recommend
Oliver James Associates to other businesses.”
Kim Roberts - Regional Recruitment Manager
Swiss Re
“I confirm that ACE Group has used the services of Oliver
James Associates since early 2005.
We have been consistently highly satisfied with the quality
of service provided by Oliver James Associates and
we have benefited from the professional nature of their
consultants, the knowledge they hold about the insurance
industry and the thorough network they have clearly
developed within the insurance market.
Oliver James Associates is now a preferred supplier in
respect of Finance, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance,
Actuarial and other specialist functions across Finance
and Legal. We would happily recommend Oliver James
Associates to other businesses.”
Gaile Toms - HR Director
ACE Group
“The team at Oliver James Associates know their local
market very well and provide a truly consultative service.
I am particularly impressed with the honesty they show
throughout the process and their speed of response
when it comes to covering the market and pre-screening
candidates effectively. As a result, they always introduce
relevant candidates that have been accurately briefed on
the role ahead of interview.
Oliver James have successfully placed numerous
candidates within my team across various levels of
seniority and I am happy to recommend them as a trusted
recruitment partner.
Thank you for your continued hard work.”
Stephen Rix - Chief Actuary
Liberty Mutual
Key Contacts - Actuarial
(+1) 646-833-2678
Tel:
Email:
Stewart CherryAssociate Director
Stewart is responsible for leading the development
and growth of Oliver James Associates USA, with a
focus across Actuarial, Life, P&C, Health Care and
Reinsurance. Stewart is an experienced recruitment
specialist, equipped with an in-depth technical
knowledge with over seven years operating within the
professional and commercial world of insurance, in
particular Actuarial. This has enabled him to forge strong
relationships with both clients and candidates and
secure an exceptional track record of delivery, within the
global insurance market.
Stewart currently specialises in sourcing senior actuarial
professionals through to executive hires across the
Americas.
(+1) 646-833-2675
Tel:
Email:
Anna DaviesSenior Consultant
Anna specialises in recruiting P&C, Life and Health
Insurance Actuaries into the US market.
(+1) 646-833-2676
Tel:
Email:
Mathew SmithSenior Consultant
Mathew recruits with Insurers, Re-Insurers, Regulators
and Consultancies within the US market.
(+1) 646-833-2677
Tel:
Email:
Vinny HughesSenior Consultant
Vinny specialises in recruiting across the Life, P&C,
Health Care and Reinsurance markets.
T US : +(1) 646-833-2678
UK : +44 (0) 207-649-9464
W www.ojassociates.com
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General Contact Details
London
52-54 Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 0EH
Hong Kong
Unit 1906-07
19/F The Center
No 99 Queen’s Road Central,
Hong Kong
Manchester
Vantage Point, 5th Floor
Hardman Street, Spinningfields
Manchester
M3 3HF
Amsterdam
Hoofd Entree / Receptie, Herengracht 450
Kantoor ingang Herengracht 450-454
1017 CA Amsterdam