At Oliver James, we are driven by our purpose: building great futures with people by being different and better. Our brand is built on a people-first mindset, ensuring clarity and impact across every global touchpoint. Today, we sit down with Ani Pannell, Director of our Zurich office, to discuss her vision for the Swiss market and the specialist support we provide to the financial industry.
Who is Ani Pannell?
Ani Pannell is the Country Director for OJ Zurich. She has spent over a decade placing specialists within the Actuarial market across P&C, Life, and Reinsurance. For the past four years, her focus has remained firmly on the Swiss market. Now leading our office in the heart of Zurich, Ani oversees strategy and growth while extending our remit to provide an impeccable level of service to both job seekers and established businesses.
Why is Switzerland a key location for recruitment agency growth?
Switzerland was a natural choice for our continued expansion. Zurich was recently ranked first in Europe for economic freedom and topped the Global Innovation Index for 12 consecutive years. After a decade of fostering successful partnerships in the region, establishing a physical presence was the next logical step to elevate our brand.
Our Zurich office allows our team to deepen long-standing relationships and create new collaborations. This local presence provides more career opportunities to those finding a new job across Switzerland while upholding the high standards of the Oliver James Charter.
Leading specialist recruitment consultants in Zurich
As Director, Ani manages a dedicated team of recruitment consultants covering Switzerland, Germany, and France. Her mission is to ensure OJ delivers excellence across these regions through:
- Contingent and retained permanent support.
- Contract and consulting solutions.
- Remote and in-country talent acquisition.
We specialize in assisting both businesses and candidates within the Insurance, Banking, Finance, and Commerce sectors. Our core disciplines include Actuarial, Change and Technology, and Underwriting.
What can the Swiss market expect from a trusted expert?
As a trusted expert, Oliver James provides communication that is confident, professional, and rooted in demonstrable results. Businesses and job seekers in Switzerland can expect:
- Access to the best talent in the market through our specialist recruiters.
- A focus on long-term relationships and a nuanced understanding of unique hiring challenges.
- Tailored solutions that match career ambitions with lifestyle aspirations.
The future of the Swiss job search landscape
We believe Switzerland will remain a global leader in innovation and quality of life. As the market grows over the next decade, we are committed to growing our local team to meet increasing demand. Since Ani took leadership of the Swiss team, we have broken records annually. With our office on Uraniastrasse, we are perfectly positioned to help you navigate your next job search.
Take the next step in your recruitment career
Oliver James continues to expand rapidly on a global scale. Joining our Zurich team offers the unique energy of a startup backed by the resources of a globally recognized brand. We are currently hiring for our Zurich office.
If you are looking to join an established team with a track record of success, please contact our switzerland office.
