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Business Analyst - Ceded Reinsurance / Exposure Management - London Market Insurance - Hybrid Working - 6-month Contract - London A leading London Market Insurance business based in the UK are looking to hire a Business Analyst to join the business on an initial 6-month contract with the view to extend past this as the project is likely to run for between 3-5 years. This project is focusing on Ceded Reinsurance / Exposure Management focusing on with the regulator across 4 specific key areas to protect against risk. You will work closely with the Project Manager and the Head of Underwriting Transformation to ensure the success of this project. The ideal candidate will have worked as a Business Analyst within London Market insurance and will have previously worked on Ceded Reinsurance / Exposure Management focused projects, you will need to understand the pitfalls of ceded re and exposure management and you will be working against the current TOM (target operating model). You will be responsible for defining the high-level processes along with adapting to any changes required. Key Skills: STRONG Business Analyst experience London Market Insurance - a MUST HAVE Ceded Reinsurance / Exposure Management - MUST HAVE Regulated process experience Experience working in a regulated environment STRONG Stakeholder management skills

Digital Business Analyst - London Market Insurance - Digital Underwriting Process - Hybrid Working - 6 month Contract - London A leading London Market Insurance business based in the UK are looking to hire a Digital Business Analyst to join the business on an initial 6 month contract with the view to extend past this, project is focusing on the digitalisation of the client's underwriting processes. This role will be purely focusing on automating the underwriting process, scale and optimise growth plans. You will be working closely with underwriters and underwriting teams to understand the current process and work towards a new digital way of working. This will include potentially being apart of a RFI which is currently on going and the main aim will be to define the new underwriting controls process from a digital perspective. The ideal candidate will have worked as a Digital Business Analyst within London Market insurance or General insurance but must have worked on speciality lines of business as a minimum and will have previously worked digital projects in the past. Key Skills: STRONG Digital Business Analyst experience London Market Insurance or General Insurance (speciality lines do business) Digital process experience within Insurance STRONG experience working with underwriters and underwriting teams STRONG Stakeholder management skills

Reputable Big 4 firm seeking an NNQ qualified actuarial manager to join their growing pension risk transfer team from any of their UK offices. Oliver James is pleased to be working with a reputable Big 4 firm seeking an NNQ qualified actuarial manager to join their growing pension risk transfer team from any of their UK offices. Within this role, you will be involved in all aspects of risk transfer work (such as buy-ins, buy-outs, and capital-backed journey plans) with the opportunity to focus on traditional transactions, alternatives, or new solutions. You will have exposure to a wide range of clients, both Corporate and Trustee, including large multinational organizations. You will proactively manage a portfolio of clients, drive projects forward, and establish effective working relationships internally and with external advisers/insurers. As a manager, you will lead certain aspects of projects and support or delegate to juniors. Role requirements: FIA qualified or possess equivalent work experience Recent experience in risk transfer work Relevant UK pensions experience, gained in an actuarial advisory team This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking consultancy, offering holistic advisory services to clients. Working for this business will allow the successful candidate to work with larger multinational organizations, often FTSE 250, and support these clients on secondment. The company also makes a conscious effort to support staff through flexible working arrangements and promotes work-life balance. For further details or to discuss how your current role compares in the market, please contact Hannah Burgess at or .

Workday HCM Lead Consultant Oliver James are partnered with a leading consultancy who are looking for an innovative and ambitious Workday HCM Lead Consultant. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team,driving business transformation using innovative Workday HCM solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Why Join? This consultancies approach is a world-class model for business transformation, leveraging cloud-based solutions to enable organisations to make faster, smarter decisions. As part of this high-performing team, you will play a key role in delivering complex transformations, optimising HR, Finance, and Procurement functions for clients. By joining this team, you'll be at the forefront of technical innovation, collaborating on strategic projects that shape the future of enterprise technology. What Will You Be Doing? Client Engagement: Lead workshops and client meetings, providing expert guidance through complex transformations and ensuring clients get the most from their Workday HCM solution. End-to-End Delivery: Take ownership of smaller workstreams, managing offshore teams to deliver successful Workday HCM Cloud transformations, from design through to deployment. Solution Development: Collaborate with clients to design and implement best-practice, tailored solutions that improve business processes and increase operational efficiency. Team Leadership: Mentor and collaborate with offshore teams, driving successful project outcomes and client satisfaction. What Will You Need? Workday Core HCM certification (required). Hands-on experience in implementing at least one Workday HCM module in a consulting capacity. Strong project management skills with experience leading workstreams and offshore teams. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with client teams, delivering high-quality solutions to complex challenges. Awareness of key delivery methodologies and emerging trends in cloud-based technology. Bonus Points for: Additional Workday certifications (e.g., Learning, Payroll, Absence, Talent). Experience mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative environment. Locations: While the role is primarily based in London, there are also opportunities to work from key hubs across the UK, including Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds. The company offer flexible, adaptable working arrangements that suit your needs. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive business transformation, this is the perfect opportunity to join a forward-thinking team. Please apply directly if your experience fits and you're interested!

Reputable mid-sized consultancy seeking a technically astute pensions professional to join them as a Pensions Consultant, working predominantly on buy-outs and wind-up scheme services. Oliver James is pleased to be working with a reputable mid-sized consultancy seeking a technically astute pensions professional to join them as a Pensions Consultant, focusing on buy-outs and wind-up scheme services. With a significant number of pension schemes looking to de-risk, this business aims to strengthen its wind-up team with a pensions professional skilled in project management and supporting the strategic and technical aspects of scheme wind-ups. You will manage a portfolio of clients through their wind-up journey, working with Trustee Boards and Supporting Employers of UK DB pension schemes, including comparing scheme factors to insurer factors, conducting wind-up lump sum exercises, inputting into funding reserves, and providing surplus balance sheets. Role requirements: FIA/PMI part/qualified would be beneficial but is not essential Technically astute pensions professional with an actuarial background (part/qualified or exam stopper) Experience working in consultancy with strong UK defined benefit pensions knowledge This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading consultancy in a growing team, aligned with the evolving pensions market. The role is well suited for those who enjoy project management while maintaining a technical and strategic focus. For further details or to discuss how your experience compares in the market, please contact or call .

Salesforce Developer Locations: Hybrid Middlesbrough OR Redhill Salary: £58,000 We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Salesforce Engineer to join our clients agile development team. This is a great opportunity to enhance or start your financial services experience. You will be responsible for building and maintaining our Salesforce ecosystem, integrating it with our in-house insurance platform, and following industry best practices. This role requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to tackle new challenges while fostering growth and learning within the team. Key Responsibilities: Developing solutions that meet design, coding, performance, and security standards Providing production support and resolving incidents Conducting thorough testing, focusing on automation Using both low-code and custom code solutions as needed Creating and maintaining custom Lightning Web Components, triggers, and batch jobs Ensuring continuous improvement through design reviews and retrospectives Collaborating with colleagues to support platform stability and availability Essential Experience: Strong understanding of Clean Code practices, Object Orientation, SOLID Principles, Design Patterns, Governor Limits, and Salesforce Best Practices Experience in Salesforce Engineering, with certifications such as Platform Developer I and Salesforce Administrator Strong understanding of Clean Code, Object-Oriented principles, Salesforce Best Practices, and Governor Limits Experience with Salesforce Financial Services Cloud Passion for software development and a proactive approach to learning and innovation Familiarity with technologies such as C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL is a plus This role requires eligibility to work in the UK. We offer competitive salary packages, bonuses, pension contributions, 25 days of annual leave, and various employee benefits. If this role sounds like your next career move, click "Apply" or email

Salesforce Product Owner Up to £75,000 + benefits Flexible Hybrid - Leeds, Birmingham, Surrey We are seeking a highly motivated Salesforce Product Owner to lead the strategic development and enhancement of an internal Salesforce platform. This role will be responsible for defining and prioritising the Salesforce road map, working closely with internal stakeholders, and ensuring optimal utilisation of the platform to support business objectives. As this organisation continues to grow, this is an exciting time to join an industry leading organisation to drive the vision and success of the Salesforce ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Salesforce in alignment with internal business goals. Gather, prioritise, and translate internal business requirements into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, business analysts, and end-users, to deliver impactful internal solutions. Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and the Salesforce development team. Ensure the platform meets internal business needs by continuously evaluating and optimizing Salesforce features and capabilities. Manage the Salesforce backlog, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements. Provide guidance on best practices, governance, and scalability for internal Salesforce implementation. Conduct user training, support adoption efforts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on Salesforce releases, trends, and emerging technologies to maximise value for internal teams. Requirements: Proven experience as a Salesforce Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role. Strong understanding of Salesforce capabilities, architecture, and best practices. Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate internal business needs into technical requirements. Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder, or Product Owner) are desired. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join in an autonomous capacity where you will be able to make a tangible difference to an organisation. Based mostly remote, you just need to be willing to visit one of their offices when needed. You do need to be based in England or Wales and unfortunately we're not able to provide sponsorship for this role. Click apply or email for more details!

Salesforce Product Owner Up to £75,000 + benefits Flexible Hybrid - Leeds, Birmingham, Surrey We are seeking a highly motivated Salesforce Product Owner to lead the strategic development and enhancement of an internal Salesforce platform. This role will be responsible for defining and prioritising the Salesforce road map, working closely with internal stakeholders, and ensuring optimal utilisation of the platform to support business objectives. As this organisation continues to grow, this is an exciting time to join an industry leading organisation to drive the vision and success of the Salesforce ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Salesforce in alignment with internal business goals. Gather, prioritise, and translate internal business requirements into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, business analysts, and end-users, to deliver impactful internal solutions. Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and the Salesforce development team. Ensure the platform meets internal business needs by continuously evaluating and optimizing Salesforce features and capabilities. Manage the Salesforce backlog, ensuring timely delivery of features and enhancements. Provide guidance on best practices, governance, and scalability for internal Salesforce implementation. Conduct user training, support adoption efforts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Stay updated on Salesforce releases, trends, and emerging technologies to maximise value for internal teams. Requirements: Proven experience as a Salesforce Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role. Strong understanding of Salesforce capabilities, architecture, and best practices. Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to translate internal business needs into technical requirements. Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Platform App Builder, or Product Owner) are desired. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join in an autonomous capacity where you will be able to make a tangible difference to an organisation. Based mostly remote, you just need to be willing to visit one of their offices when needed. You do need to be based in England or Wales and unfortunately we're not able to provide sponsorship for this role. Click apply or email for more details!

2nd Line Compliance Assurance Analyst Oliver James are partnered with a Global leader within the Insurance industry, who are recruiting for a 2nd Line Assurance Analyst to join their London office on a hybrid basis. This role will report directly into the Senior Audit Manager, where you will be supporting the wider compliance team on the investment side of the business. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience within assurance from an insurance or investment background, who are looking to develop their skills and advance their careers in the insurance industry! Main Responsibilities: Assist in ongoing compliance monitoring tasks. Develop the second line assurance plan framework. Plan risk- based thematic reviews and risk assurance. Be the main point of contact for compliance monitoring. Monitoring investment activity internally and externally. Support on advisory. Managing the investment inbox and complete ad- hoc duties for the department. Key Skills: Experience working within assurance in insurance or financial services. Experience working on risk assessments. Knowledge of investment compliance within insurance is ideal. A strong ability to multitask and act as the point of contact for senior management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. If this sounds of interest, click apply OR email your interest to

Senior IT Security Officer - £70,000 We're looking for a Senior IT Security Officer to join an innovative, market-leading company. Working closely with all the senior leadership to determine strategic priorities and being the Security SME of the organisation providing your guidance and steer on projects across the business. Working in the Security team, the Senior Information Security Consultant will be reporting into the Head of Security Strategy and Transformation and will gain fantastic exposure across the business as well as IT. You will need strong IT Security knowledge and be able to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Proven experience working in an Information Security role previously implementing information security controls across a range of technologies, e.g., Security Architect, or Security Project Lead A strong customer focus to ensure internal stakeholder needs are met Experience of cloud technologies Information Security risk management processes and best practice Disciplined and organised mind-set with a good attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict Excellent time management skills, including the ability to manage a demanding and variable workload with tight deadlines Good reasoning skills and the ability to clearly identify key issues Desirable: CISSP, CISM or other equivalent foundational security qualifications or experience CEH, OSCP, GIAC or other penetration testing security qualifications or experience SABSA, SANS or other technical architecture qualifications SAFE, Scrum, or other Agile methodology experience Data Protection, Risk, Legal or HR qualifications or experience If this role sounds like your next career move click "Apply" OR email

SuccessFactors Manager We are currently recruiting for a SuccessFactors Manager to join a new practice in a hugely successful consultancy. This role will be one of the founding members of a brand new practice, allowing you to shape the future of the team and department globally. As their HR technology practice continues to grow, we are seeking talented individuals with experience of SuccessFactors implementations. This is a high-profile role within the team, requiring a balance of business development/sales origination and client delivery, including deep solution/configuration experience across Employee Central. Prior Consultancy Experience Essential. Description of the role: The successful candidate will be expected to: As an Engagement Manager, lead the delivery of high-quality SuccessFactors deployment projects. Provide specialist SuccessFactors advice and work closely with the client leads to optimise processes and maximise the benefits of SuccessFactors, through optimal solution design and configuration. Advise clients on the transformational aspects of SuccessFactors in relation to HR operating model, service delivery, and relevant HR process execution, e.g. Employee Central, Onboarding, Absence Management, Payroll, Offboarding, etc. Contribute to business development and sales initiatives including bid, proposal and contract/commercial negotiations with our SuccessFactors clients. Lead the growth of the HR practice through sharing knowledge, developing thought leadership, and supporting the career aspirations of team members. Advise on technical integration of the SuccessFactors application with other client and 3rd party applications such as payroll, benefits, and finance systems. Advise on data migration and data integrity as part of the deployment engagement. Experience integrating SuccessFactors with eco-system partners, such as phenom, eightfold.ai, or others. Essential experience Our candidates should have strong commercial acumen, a strong desire to learn and develop, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Proven experience successfully delivering SuccessFactors programmes for 5+ end-to-end deliveries. Advanced functional understanding of SuccessFactors product, including configuration experience of Employee Central and other modules. Demonstrable knowledge of HR processes, and how they map to all key SuccessFactors modules - hire to retire. Additionally, newer HR processes/capabilities in skills and AI. Excellent stakeholder management skills, owning key client leadership relationships during previous deliveries. Comfortable with agile and waterfall methods of working, including leveraging SAP tools/accelerators to support deliveries. Preferably with awareness and experience using non-SAP tools to streamline delivery, for example, configuration, data migration. Experience producing project deliverables (business requirements, functional specs, configuration document, process flows, use cases, requirements traceability matrices, etc.). If this role sounds like your next career move, please click "APPLY" or email .

Outstanding opportunity for someone to take on a role working very closely with the Head of Portfolio Management and CFO. I'm particularly keen to speak with candidates with extensive London Market Pricing exposure, a strong background in Case Pricing and with the personality to lead a growing team, currently of 3. The team are embedded with the underwriters so a commercial outlook is essential. If this sounds like you and you're also keen to influence strategy, please contact me on to discuss this position.

Leading pensions consultancy seeking an experienced part/qualified pensions actuary to join them in a dedicated Risk Settlement role from any of the UK offices. As a member of this Risk Settlement team, you will support on a range of settlement transactions across the pension risk transfer market (including buy-ins, buy-outs, wind-ups, longevity swaps, and consolidation/capital solutions). You will take responsibility for the running of transactions, ensuring they are completed on time and help advise clients on their strategic 'Journey to Settlement'. There is also scope to have involvement in winning new business and also take on a people management role. Role Requirements: FIA qualified or be making strong progress towards qualification UK DB pensions knowledge having worked within a reputable pensions consultancy or BPA provider Ideally have a track record of delivery on settlement transactions This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the market leaders in Risk Settlement. You will take responsibility for supporting on transactions from day one, granting you exposure earlier on and the chance to future-proof your career in pensions. For further details, please don't hesitate to apply with your CV or reach out to for a confidential discussion around how your role compares in the market.

I am working closely with a growing insurer to secure a senior actuary for their Capital Modelling team. This prominent and varied Capital opportunity provides the opportunity to step into a key technical role at an exciting time for the business. I'm looking for an investigative individual with strong communication skills who enjoys facing off with the business and working on a project basis as part of a successful team. The position will be working very closely with the Head of Capital and offers longer-term leadership potential too. Please contact Ross Anderson on for a confidential discussion.

On behalf of our client in London who are a top performing managing agent and syndicate operator, Oliver James are recruiting for a Finance Data Manager to join this client on a permanent basis. This role will provide support to the Syndicate finance team assisting with ledger preparation and data analysis. The successful professional will have experience in data analysis and an FP&A background within the Lloyds insurance market. With the right experience and background, you will manage the financial data systems close processes and ensure all manual adjustments are entered to populate the ledgers for UK GAAP, Solvency II, and internal Board reporting. You will also manage the internal forecasting model in Anaplan and assist in the production of the external planning process to Lloyd's and quarterly forecasting for regulatory reporting. Key Responsibilities and Requirements: Knowledge of Lloyd's systems and reporting requirements. Understanding of the types of business transacted by a syndicate. Ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Initiative and capability to work independently, as well as part of a team. Numeracy and excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Advanced Excel skills. Experience with MS PowerQuery/MS Power BI. Familiarity with the Phinsys suite of products (desirable). You must have full right to work in the UK, be able to commit to a hybrid working policy, and be prepared to discuss your suitability for this role with an Oliver James Consultant.

This role will work closely with the Head of Pricing and will be responsible for all aspects of property pricing across treaty and direct business. The role holder will be expected to liaise closely with the underwriting teams. This varied position includes: Portfolio analysis Business planning Pricing model maintenance Individual account pricing Please call me on for a confidential discussion.

Opportunity for a strong pensions actuary to specialise further with a market leader in Risk Settlement, GMP Equalisation and Member Options - working from day one in one of these specialist teams. Oliver James are pleased to be representing a leading consultancy with an opportunity for a strong pensions actuary to specialise further in their market leading Risk Settlement, GMP Equalisation or Member Options teams. You'll be working from day one in one of the listed specialist teams and will have the opportunity to become an expert in a thriving area of the industry and develop a wealth of transferable skills. This business can mould the role to suit your skill-set and interests and focus on the right area for you, such as project management, process development, technical calculations and advice or a combination of these areas. Role Requirements: Solid understanding of defined benefit pensions from a pensions actuarial, insurance, project management or pensions administration background (looking for an actuarial role). Part or fully qualified in a relevant Professional qualification (e.g. APMI, FIA etc.) or qualified by experience. Ability to operate in a client facing role and work to project deadlines. This is a rare opportunity for you to select the specialism of your choice and focus on the right area for you with exposure to a wide range of projects and clients. This business will offer plenty of flexible/hybrid working and can have people based out of any of their UK offices. For further details on this role or for a confidential discussion around how your role compares in the market, please don't hesitate to reach out on or .

Senior Risk Actuary - Newly Created Role London - 3 days a week Are you a qualified actuary ready to make a significant impact in risk management? Join a forward-thinking organisation as a Senior Risk Actuary in a pivotal new role within the Risk department. Key Responsibilities: Matching Adjustment Oversight : Lead reviews of eligibility assessments, regulatory submissions, and trades impacting the matching adjustment fund. Second-Line Assurance : Oversee core areas such as pricing, hedging, liquidity, and capital management while ensuring compliance with solvency requirements. Reporting & Investigations : Review solvency metrics, lead deep-dive analyses, and drive improvements in reporting processes. Collaboration & Leadership : Work across teams in Finance, Investments, and Risk while mentoring junior team members and deputising for senior leaders as needed. About You: Experience : Qualified actuary with expertise in matching adjustment management, ideally with experience in a 2nd line risk or assurance role. Knowledge : Strong understanding of Solvency II, bulk annuities, illiquid assets, and regulatory requirements. Skills : Effective communicator with the ability to distill complex actuarial concepts into clear insights, challenge the status quo, and build strong relationships across the business. Attributes : Curious, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to drive innovation and change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape risk practices, support strategic objectives, and influence key business decisions. Interested? Apply today and let's arrange an informal and confidential discussion.

Reputable partner-led consultancy seeking a technically astute pensions professional to join their Pension Scheme Wind-Up team out of one of their 4 offices. With a significant number of pension schemes looking to de-risk, this business is looking to bolster their wind-up team with a technically astute pensions professional, to project manage and support on strategic and technical aspects of scheme wind-ups. You'll support a portfolio of clients through their wind-up journey, working with both Trustee Boards and Supporting Employers of UK DB pension schemes to compare scheme factors to insurer factors, carry out wind-up lump sum exercises, input into funding reserves and provide surplus balance sheets. Role requirements: FIA/PMI part/qualified would be beneficial but is not essential Technically astute pensions professional with an actuarial (part/qualified or exam stopper), pensions administration or project/scheme management background Experience of working in consultancy with strong UK defined benefit pensions knowledge This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading consultancy in a growing team due to the direction of the pensions market. This role is well suited to those that like to project manage whilst being in a technical and strategic role.

Prudential Risk - ICARA Location: London, Hybrid - location open I am looking for Prudential Risk professionals with specific experience of ICARA. You will be technically astute and have a solid understanding of Prudential Risk and Regulations within the Wealth, Asset, and Investment management sector. Minimum Experience: 2 years The ability to interpret regulatory change, implement solutions, and manage risk is essential. You may have worked for an advisory firm, financial institution, or UK regulator.