The Challenge
A 200-person Lloyd’s Managing Agency was creating a new permanent Head of Data role, with a clear ambition to improve diversity within its technology leadership team. This was particularly challenging due to the limited number of female Heads of Data in the insurance market and a highly competitive talent landscape.
The Solution
JSS took a consultative, research-led approach. We mapped the entire insurance data leadership market, engaging all identifiable female Heads of Data while also identifying high-potential Data Managers capable of stepping into a senior leadership role. We advised an exclusive search to ensure a focused process, strong candidate experience and clear timelines from brief through to offer.
The Impact
The role was filled within five weeks, with all candidates fully engaged throughout the process. The successful candidate became the organisation’s first female IT leader and is now building out her team. Both client and candidate reported a highly positive experience.
Candidate Testimonial
“I was very impressed by the professional support JSS gave me throughout my interviews, which helped me eventually land my new job.
JSS were knowledgeable about the business preference for the role and matched my skillset and experience with the business requirements nicely. They also provided feedback to me after every round of the interview in a timely manner and helped me get prepared for the next round. The entire job interviewing and contract signing process was quite smooth with JSS actively following up in every step.
The FS and Insurance transformation team were fantastic recruitment consultants. I was very glad to get the opportunity to work with them, and I’m looking forward to working with them again in the future.”
