Supporting Oliver James’ U.S. Growth
FIFTEEN WEST partnered with Oliver James to support the continued expansion of their U.S. business across New York and Charlotte.
Over 12 months we have delivered multiple strategic hires across leadership, business development and specialist recruitment teams.
Working across both Committed Search and Retained Search mandates, we supported Oliver James in attracting high-performing recruiters and leaders capable of driving growth in the U.S. market.
The Impact
12 months of partnership:
- Multiple hires delivered across New York and Charlotte
- UK → U.S. relocations completed for experienced recruiters
- Heads of Division hired to lead key teams in New York
- Technology Business Developers placed to expand client relationships
- Early Talent hires delivered in Charlotte
- Specialist recruiters hired across Underwriting and Claims
- Engagement expanded to include a retained search to launch a new division in New York
The Challenge
As Oliver James continued to scale its U.S. platform, the leadership team needed a recruitment partner who understood both the UK and U.S. recruitment landscapes and could access experienced recruiters open to relocation, leadership opportunities and high-growth environments.
The hiring strategy required a mix of:
- Leadership hires to scale revenue teams
- Experienced business developers to drive client growth
- Specialist recruiters to deepen market expertise
- Early career talent to build long-term pipeline
Our Approach
FIFTEEN WEST worked closely with the Oliver James leadership team to deliver a multi-hire talent strategy.
Our work included:
- Market mapping across the global recruitment industry
- Identifying top performers open to international relocation
- Advising on hiring strategy and market positioning
- Managing candidate engagement throughout the process
- Ensuring strong cultural and performance alignment
The strength of the partnership led to FIFTEEN WEST being engaged in early 2026 on a retained mandate to build out a brand-new division in New York.
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