1. “Sourcing Talent Through Knowledge Led Networking & Comprehensive Research”
An introduction to Assure Recruitment
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2. Introducing Assure
Introduction
Established in 2005, Assure Recruitment was Ireland's first dedicated Insurance &
Investment recruitment firm and remains the foremost specialist agency within this niche.
We operate across Life, Non-Life, Pensions, Investments, Wealth Management, Asset
Management, Asset Services and Healthcare with a portfolio of clients including Insurance
companies, Reinsurers, Private Banks, Asset Management and Asset Servicing firms,
Regulators, Brokers and Consultancies.
Specialised We recognise that specialised markets require specialist recruitment solutions and as
markets boutique recruitment specialists, we not only have a deep understanding of our core
markets, we can proactively network within these communities. Our consultants’ career and
require academic backgrounds also greatly assist in quickly formulating additional extended
candidate relationships.
specialist We design and implement our recruitment strategy around each individual client’s
recruitment 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
solutions. Insurance & Investment markets, we operate with a particular focus on the following
specialist disciplines:
• Actuarial • Finance & Audit
• Operations • Legal & Compliance
• Information Technology • 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 Insurance and Investment sectors has resulted in his being a
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
from 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. Gavin specialises 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 Team
Barry O’Sullivan - BBS
Barry is a member of the advisory board at Assure, specialising in improving the personal
effectiveness of senior executives and in building sustainable organisational strength. He
holds an advanced Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching from UCD and acts as
principal Executive Coach for Assure.
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 Services
Our Recruitment Services
Contingent Recruitment: 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.
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.
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.
Psychometric Testing: Often requested by our clients at stage two of the recruitment
process, we offer a cost effective and comprehensive solution.
Executive Coaching: Most often utilised by clients for senior executive and new business
development hires, this service can prove invaluable in the transition process.
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6. Our Divisions
Life & Pensions
Our market position has been established, partnering leading international Life, Pension,
Private Banking and Investment corporates as well as broking firms; supporting hiring at all
levels to senior executive.
As a specialist Life & Pensions recruitment consultancy, our search team regularly networks
Assure within this sector, allowing us to keep abreast of market changes and in touch with a broad
consistently range of potential candidates, while an awareness of changing market conditions and
increasing regulatory controls, allows us to understand our clients' specific requirements.
delivers the
solutions we We offer complete recruitment and executive search solutions to client companies, filling
positions at all levels, across all sectors including corporate and broker, on both a
need across a permanent and contract basis.
range of
technical and With regular disciplines supported including:
senior roles.
• Audit & Finance • Sales & Marketing • Risk Management
HR Business Partner, • Reinsurance • Technology • Actuarial
Irish Life
• Legal & Compliance • Operations • Underwriting
• Pensions • Customer Service • Brokerage
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7. Our Divisions
General Insurance
Our clients' include Insurance & Reinsurance Companies, Brokering and financial services
firms. This success has 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 networking
Assure has practice.
the knowledge We offer complete recruitment and executive search solutions to client companies filling
and ability positions at all levels, across all sectors of the Insurance market on a nationwide basis, as
well as internationally.
to match
employers' Our additional services including both Psychometric Testing and Executive Coaching, with
client testimonials readily available if required.
requirements.
With regular disciplines supported including:
Head of Sales,
AXA Assistance • Audit & Finance • Sales & Marketing • Risk Management
• Reinsurance • Technology • Actuarial
• Legal & Compliance • Operations • Underwriting
• Claims • Customer Service • Brokerage
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8. Our Divisions
Wealth Management
Our extensive network and technical experience ensures clients receive access to the best
talent available in the Fund Services, Wealth and Asset Management 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
Assure is one permanent and contract candidates and 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
• Wealth Management • Global Custody • Asset Management
firms I have
worked with.
Supporting all disciplines across Asset Servicing & Asset Management including:
• Portfolio Managers • Compliance Managers • Custody Specialists
Group HR Manager,
State Street • Wealth Managers • IT Specialists • Project Managers
• Relationship Managers • Trustee Specialists • Business Analysts
• Operations Managers • Equity Analysts • Credit Analysts
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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/davidfitzgerald
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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10. 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/davidfitzgerald
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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