1. 1. Connecting talent with leading employers. Globally. eamesconsulting.comLondon | Zurich | Singapore | Hong Kong Actuarial Audit Broking Change Management Claims Compliance Finance Risk Management Technology Underwriting Wealth Management
2. 2. 2 3 Eames Consulting Group is an award-winning recruitment, search and selection firm, focused on identifying and delivering mid-to-senior level professionals to the Financial and Professional Services sectors. Operating across specialist disciplines, we are the preferred supplier of both major international companies and smaller firms alike. Our success is founded on accessing the hard- to-find, niche skills that can often only be acquired by research. Each of our divisions is run by highly specialised consultants who forge long-term relationships and network extensively, without relying purely on databases and advertising. As a result, Eames delivers more precise and bespoke recruitment solutions. Precise research. Consultative delivery. 18+ countries in which weve placed candidates 100+ employees globally 2002 year founded 11 specialist divisions 4 international offices London Zurich Hong Kong Singapore
3. 3. 4 5 Proven Methodologies 4 5 Areas of Specialisation Experienced Analyst Management Senior Management SVP/Director CXO / Board Executives Contract & Interim Contingent/Exclusive Search Executive Search Actuarial Audit Broking Change Management Claims Compliance Finance Risk Management Technology Underwriting Wealth Management Contract/Interim A solution to cope with demand peaks or delivery of specialist projects. Why? Close relationships with our contractors enables us to quickly deliver pre- qualified, high-quality interim resources. Actuarial Audit Broking UnderwritingClaimsChange management Compliance Risk management Technology Finance Wealth management Audit Broking UnderwritingClaimsChange management Compliance Risk management Technology Finance Wealth management Occupying the mid-to-senior layers of the market, we are able to work in close partnership with our clients to offer a variety of methodologies directly suited to their unique business needs. From executive or contingent search, to contract and interim solutions, our extensive network enables us to work with some of the most recognised and revered organisations in the market. Executive Search A targeted approach for board and senior management positions. Why? A comprehensive and focused market search ensures our clients are presented with specific candidates or teams from the market. Contingent/ Exclusive Search Identifying and delivering talented candidates quickly and efficiently. Why? An efficient solution to permanent recruitment needs, leveraging our extensive networks when time as well as quality are critical.
4. 4. 6 7 The regulatory challenges that face the financial services industry today mean the actuarial profession has never been of more central significance and we ensure that our consultants are fully aware of the latest industry changes. Our experience and networking skills cover the whole market spectrum Non-Life, Life & Health and Pensions & Investments. As dedicated specialists in this sector our consultants boast an unrivalled insight into the finite pool of high quality candidates available, from the newly qualified through to Senior Partners, Chief Actuaries, Heads of Risk and Managing Directors. Actuarial I have worked with Eames on a number of searches for specialist roles with tailored profiles. Based on brief role profiles they managed to introduce very strong candidates and also a number of out of the box suggestions that influenced my thinking relating to vacancies we had. Working with Eames has led to significant hires for my team and I am very pleased with them as a firm. Liability & Multi-Asset Fund Solutions Director, Aviva Investors Typical roles worked on: Chief Actuary Head of Capital Portfolio Construction Manager Longevity Pricing Actuary Reinsurance Pricing Actuary Pensions Manager Chief Risk Officer Head of Reserving and Pricing Head of Asset Allocation Head of CAT Head of Risk/ERM Client Relationship Manager Our consultants fully appreciate that more stringent controls and regulation mean candidates must be intimately familiar with these areas to offer the assurance senior executives demand. Our focus is on specific business lines, covering Insurance, Banking, Professional and Support Services including Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Retail, Corporate and Private Banking. As specialists in these areas, our consultants are able to demonstrate the highest levels of expertise and networking skills enabling them to recruit from newly qualified accountants looking to move away from practice, to senior internal, external and IT audit professionals. Audit Typical roles worked on: Head of Internal Audit Internal Audit Director/SVP Senior Internal Audit Manager/VP Internal Audit Manager Senior Internal Auditor/AVP Internal Auditor/Associate External Auditor Senior IT Auditor/AVP IT Audit Director Head of IT Audit Senior IT Audit Manager/VP IT Audit Manager My personal experience of Eames is very positive; they provide well prepared candidates, who meet and often exceed the requirements of the role. In addition, I appreciate the consultants open and honest style, ensuring feedback is received, understood and fed back to the candidate during offer negotiations. Head of Audit, Barclays
5. 5. 8 9 As specialists in their discipline, our Broking Division brings unique in-depth recruitment expertise to all classes of the Marine, Non Marine and Aviation insurance and reinsurance market. Our team draws on many years of experience in sourcing key business producers, Product Heads, Placing Brokers and Account Executives. Our comprehensive market mapping methodology combined with access to the best pool of talent means we can actively identify and procure top quartile individuals to support our clients growth plans. Broking Typical roles worked on: Chief Executive Officer Managing Director Broking Director Regional Head of Broking Operations Director Business Development Director Senior Production Broker Treaty Reinsurance Broker Head of Analytics Client Relationship Manager Head of Business Development Account Executive I am more than happy to endorse Eames. We have been delighted with their unique retained search service that has manifested itself in two very productive teams. Eames market mapping product is invaluable to us. Head of Strategy, AonBenfield In todays fast moving economy, companies must respond to change more quickly than ever. Successful hiring in the Change Management arena requires a specialist knowledge only available to recruiters dedicated to focusing on this sector. Our team has a long history of providing effective solutions across Operational Excellence, Organisational Design, HR/Finance Transformation and Business Process Re-engineering. Our established global network means we can move quickly without compromising the quality of candidates, allowing us to fill time-critical positions promptly and accurately. Change Management Eames makes it a priority to understand our business, culture and the nuances of each of our diverse technical and business facing divisions.With their global expansion we can now enjoy these benefits in other parts of the world, which allows us to take comfort in the fact that we are consistently recruiting the same high-calibre people across our organisation. Global Head of Project Management, Barclays Typical roles worked on: Chief Operations Officer Programme Office Manager Strategy Manager Operations Director Portfolio Manager Operational Design Consultant Head of Transformation Project Manager Business Analyst Programme Manager Business Architect Analyst
6. 6. 10 11 Our Claims Division is staffed by genuine specialists across the insurance sector, with an enviable track record of delivering optimum results to General Insurers, the Lloyds market, Loss Adjusters (domestic and international), claims management companies and market associations. In-depth knowledge and experience of most business classes, garnered over a long period, inform our ability to identify individuals and teams across London, the UK, Asia and other international markets. Forming close working relationships with candidates and clients is key to providing exceptional bespoke solutions. Claims Typical roles worked on: Chief Claims Officer Director of Claims Claims Performance Manager Regional Recovery Lead Technical Claims Manager Head of Claims Advocacy In-House Counsel Senior Loss Adjuster Claims Manager Eames is one of the best search and selection firms I have worked with.They consistently deliver what they promise.Whilst one of their key differentiators is their deep market knowledge, they also truly understand the organisation they are recruiting for.Their account management skills are also most impressive. Group HR Manager, Amlin The importance of compliance has grown exponentially in recent years making it ever more essential that those hiring in this area are true specialists. We are able to cover the full range of financial institutions from Insurance, Securities and Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Asset Management and Hedge Funds to Regulatory Consultancies and Regulatory Bodies. Our Compliance Division is set up to monitor and gauge the latest regulation and changes in this marketplace enabling us to confidently pinpoint the perfect candidate for each role. Eames are undoubtedly experts in their field.They have successfully placed several individuals into our Compliance division and, by partnering with the business to understand the requirements, they have provided an extremely consultative approach.Through their work our Compliance team is now much stronger and, as a result, I would not hesitate to use them again in the future. Professional Resourcing Team, Citi Typical roles worked on: Global Head of Compliance Product Advisory Officer Research & Control Room AVP/VP Head of Compliance (CF10) Monitoring & Surveillance Manager Anti-Money Laundering Manager Money Laundering Reporting Officer Policy and Regulatory Liaison Manager Fraud Prevention Manager Project Manager Training and Competence Manager Investigations Manager Compliance
7. 7. 12 13 The increased focus on risk and regulatory change has made the argument for specialist recruiters in this area even more compelling. Consequently we offer a distinct advantage in being able to field consultants who are genuine experts in the Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Quantitative Analytics, Operational Risk and Enterprise Risk Management sectors. Each consultant employs a research-driven strategy and draws on an established candidate network. This guarantees the widest pool of appropriate talent, and results in accurate recruitment solutions. Risk Management Typical roles worked on: Chief Risk Officer EU Head of Market Risk Enterprise Risk Manager Senior Credit Analyst Global Head of Risk Market Risk Project Manager Credit Risk Business Analyst Model Validation Quant Head of Quantitative Analytics Senior Operational Risk Manager Credit Risk Modeller Liquidity Risk Manager There have been a few stand out performers who have really raised the bar this year in relation to our permanent recruitment. In particular Eames, who have placed in all areas of Risk and are currently the number one supplier for Global Risk. Resource Partner, Barclays Global Risk, Investment Banking Division Finance and accounting professionals remain one of the most critical hires for any organisation. New accounting standards, regulatory reform and global cost reduction programmes are just some of challenges shaping the industry as a result of the changes within financial services. Through our established network and research- based approach, we are able to source finance and accounting executives with outstanding qualifications, strong commercial acumen and the cultural and organisational fit to succeed. Finance Typical roles worked on: Chief Financial Officer Treasury Director Director - Fund Accounting I have worked with Eames for many years. In my experience I have found them to be exceptionally knowledgeable, well-connected in the marketplace and completely reliable. Managing Director, Arthur J. Gallagher UnderwritingTechnology Finance Wealth management Financial Planning & Analysis Director VP - Regulatory Reporting Executive Director - Accounting Policy Tax Director Global Head of Management Information Group Financial Controller
8. 8. 14 15 In this highly specific field, it is essential that consultants are masters of their market. To that end, every member of our technology team is dedicated solely to recruiting IT and technology professionals. Understanding the technical skills and cultural fit required for each brief is paramount in achieving the best possible outcomes. Our proactive and innovative approach enables us to identify and deliver the most talented mid to senior level candidates, including those who are not actively looking for a role. Technology Eames has consistently delivered the solutions we need across a wide range of technical and senior roles within our various business units.They are one of the few firms who genuinely promote a search methodology to all briefs, whilst providing the speed of service more associated with the contingent market. Their growing global presence has also allowed us to take this partnership beyond the UK. Global Head of Resourcing, Xchanging Typical roles worked on: CIO/IT Director Applications Manager Chief Technology Officer Testing Manager Chief Architect Infrastructure Manager IT Solutions Manager Development Manager Business Intelligence Manager Technical Analyst Information Security Manager Scrum Master Our long-established underwriting team, which includes a number of ex-market professionals, has an unrivalled insight into the London, UK and Asia markets. The network they have created over the years in combination with robust research methodology has afforded them market-leading status across the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Focusing on profitable underwriters and teams alongside senior leadership capability, the Underwriting Division has an enviable reputation for consistently delivering the best outcomes, both in terms of skillset and culture, for our clients. Underwriting Typical roles worked on: Chief Underwriting Officer Senior Underwriter Regional Underwriter Underwriting Director Class Underwriter Outwards Reinsurance Manager Active Underwriter Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter Cyber Underwriter We have worked with Eames since our inception in 2011.They have provided us with a number of top- quartile individuals and underwriting teams and our dealings have always been carried out to the highest professional standard. Eames are both proficient and reliable and they have a real in-depth knowledge across the insurance and reinsurance markets. CEO, Pioneer Underwriters
9. 9. 16 17 Private Wealth Management continues to experience significant amounts of change. More than ever the need for technically proficient, compliant and well networked professionals is paramount to the industry worldwide. We leverage our joint networks within Private Wealth, Risk and Compliance to better service our clients needs. Our specialist consultants have extensive experience dealing with a range of roles across relationship management, sales, business development and senior management on an international level with clients ranging from wealth management divisions of global banks through to investment boutiques and family offices. Wealth Management Typical roles worked on: Chief Executive Officer Head of Wealth Structuring Senior Portfolio Manager Head of Private Banking Head of Corporate Advisory Group Senior Private Banker Senior Investment Specialist Chief Investment Officer Head of UHNW I have always been impressed by the commitment from Eames to meet our needs. Always going the extra mile to ensure a good fit of candidate. Senior Manager, Deloitte Listen to our clients, markets and candidates Every successful placement begins with a careful appreciation of our clients and candidates needs. Understand our clients requirements and our candidates aspirations Our success is founded on in-depth expertise in each marketplace allowing us to deliver the most desirable operational and cultural fit. Deliver through innovative research and specialised knowledge Expert consulting teams use tried and trusted candidate acquisition techniques that identify both passive and active talent. ance Wealth management
10. 10. 18 19 Recognised in Recruiter Top 100 at #16 Matthew Eames founded Eames Consulting Group with two staff in a small office in Hammersmith, London Established Technology and Change Management divisions 500K+ TURNOVER 1M TURNOVER Moved to current headquarters in Farringdon with 25 staff 25STAFF Doubled staff in London office Increased turnover despite global financial crisis Signed 15thPSL agreement Singapore Opened first international office in Dubai & USA Made first placements outside of the UK in 2008 2003 2004 2006 2010 2009 2002 Launched Actuarial and Broking, Claims and Underwriting divisions 65STAFF 2000thCelebrated placement employed worldwide 18 Placed candidates in over countries Recognised for first time in Recruiter Hot 100 at #6 ZurichOpened office in Recognised in Recruiter HOT 100 10th Celebrated anniversary 2005 Launched Risk Management, Compliance and Audit divisions HongKong Opened office in 25MIN TURNOVER Recognised in Recruiter HOT 100 for 4th consecutive year Actuarial Broking Claims Underwriting Technology Change Management Risk Management Compliance Audit Actuarial Audit Broking UnderwritingClaimsChange management Compliance Risk management Technology Finance Wealth management Actuarial Audit Broking UnderwritingClaimsChange management Compliance Risk management Technology Finance Wealth management Finance Wealth Management Most profitable year since inception Launched Finance and Wealth Management divisions 5,000,000+ TURNOVER 2007 201320122011 2014 20M IN TURNOVER Received 2 Star** accreditation in Best Companies Received 2 Star** accreditation in Best Companies
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