Actuarial & Risk
We focus on placing Actuaries and Risk professionals within core and non-traditional disciplines, both in the UK and internationally. We are experts in sourcing both individuals and teams and have a strong track record of assignment success.
Through our expansive network and targeted approach, we ensure accurate and diligent representation for business critical positions and individuals.
We represent clients ranging from multinational and boutique consultancies, Life and Non-Life insurance businesses as well as a selection of Asset Managers and Banks.
Coverage
| Insurance |
| Solvency II & Capital Management |
| Financial reporting |
| Product development/pricing |
| Change management |
| Systems development/migration |
| Enterprise risk management |
| Mergers & acquisitions |
| Pensions & Investments |
| Investment strategy & manager research |
| Pensions consulting (corporate & trustee) |
| Employee benefits/reward |
| Longevity & derisking solutions |
| Liability management |
| Transitions & custodian consulting/management |
| Operational due diligence |
Examples of Completed Assignments
| Global Employee Benefits Consultancy | EMEA Head of Retirement |
| Global Employee Benefits Consultancy | UK Leader, Workplace Savings |
| FTSE 100 Pharmaceutical | CIO, Pensions Risk Management |
| Global Insurer | Actuarial Lead for Solvency II (Europe) |
| Bancassurance | Director of Insurance Risk Management |
| Global Insurer | Commercial Director |
| Employee Benefits Consultancy | Head of Investment Consulting |
| Asset Manager (£200bn AUM) | Deputy Head, DC Investment |
| Asset Manager (£70bn AUM) | LDI Strategist |
| Big 4 | Head of DC Investment Advisory |
| Healthcare Provider | Capital Management Actuary |
| Big 4 | FRM Specialist & Head of Regional Office |
| Big 4 | Managers & Senior Managers (Multi-Hire) |
Our People
Ian
Addison-Smith
London office
Ian co-heads our Actuarial & Risk practice across all functions with a specialism in Pensions & Investments. He works closely with market leading consultancies, banks, asset managers (including fiduciary managers) and corporate clients. His focus encompasses both UK and International search and selection mandates for senior and mid level actuaries.
He has an extensive network in this space and a track record of consistent delivery across a range of search assignments.
Prior to joining Pure, Ian worked for a boutique search firm where he managed the UK Pensions & Investments Actuarial team. Before this he spent a period of time with a clinical research group in a statistical analysis capacity. Ian holds a Masters (with Distinction) in Applied Linguistics from the University of Nottingham and First Class BA (Hons) degree in English Language & Literature from the University of Liverpool.
Ian watches more football than he plays and is a beginner rock climber. He is a keen acoustic guitarist with a particular passion for flamenco music.
James
Everett
London office
James co-heads our Actuarial & Risk division across all functions with a specialism in the Insurance arena. He joined Pure in 2009 from a boutique recruitment firm where he was responsible for the performance and development of the UK business.
He has delivered on a variety of mandates at mid and senior management levels and built extensive networks across the insurance industry. Having worked across multiple geographies including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa he has established a diverse client base ranging from established insurance companies and consultancies to start up operations. James' sector provides him with a complete focus of the insurance market and he has successfully placed Chief Actuaries, Senior Management and Directors.
James has a passion for travel having spent time living and working across Asia. An avid sports enthusiast he will turn his hand to most sports.
Vanessa
Anaman
London office
Vanessa joined Pure in 2007 as Head of Research. With over eight years experience in market mapping, candidate sourcing, headhunting, profiling and name generation, Vanessa has a strong track record of identifying both individuals and teams for strategic group hires.
She has worked in recruitment within the banking sector, where she covered both Front Office and legal projects. Vanessa also worked for a specialist external research agency.
Every mandate received by Pure Search would be fully supported by Vanessa and her research team.