Simon Caplan joined the High Finance Group Risk team in December 2009. He specialises in recruiting high calibre Risk Professionals for Insurance clients in the UK market at all levels of seniority.

Previously Simon recruited performance improvement professionals in international markets at ChapmanBlack for Insurance, Investment Banking and Asset Management clients.

Simon studied at Leeds University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Studies (Industrial). His degree involved a 14 month work placement at IBM where he focused on Sales & Marketing.

In his spare time Simon enjoys travelling, playing football and going to the gym.

Testimonials

"In assessing my department resource needs I did not hesitate to contact Simon, who quite quickly sent a short list of candidates who would meet the role requirements. Crucially this list came after spending time to understand my expectations and ambitions for the candidate. This resulted in less wasted time for me in interviewing and filtering candidates. It really helped me allocate interview time and energy to the candidates with most to offer. As a consequence of the hard work up front from Simon, we were able to make an offer to an outstanding candidate who wants to be with us as much as we want her. Simon respected the rigorous timescale given."
Head of Risk, Lloyds Managing Agent

"The first thing Simon did was find out what I wanted to achieve from a job move so that there was tailoring of the client and my aspirations. Secondly he provided some very important advice on how to address the questions in the interviews so that employer could see my strengths and fit to their needs. I liked the rapport, and felt Simon genuinely provided recruitment consulting as opposed to job placement. The result is a happy candidate and a new employer."
Head of Risk, Lloyds Managing Agent

"Simon helped me find a job in an area I have not been working in for too long. He has been a consistently strong, personable and dedicated agent for me and also answered messages whilst on holiday. He will try his best to get you an interview. And if you get one, he will try to prepare you by discussing possible questions and answers. Showing a high level of expertise and candidate orientation, he also knew how to keep me posted and interested in the process as well as being persistent and patient enough with me to make me write the required essay for this particular role. I also liked the candid words regarding my salary expectations as many agents promise a lot without keeping it. He is one of the best recruitment agents I have ever come across. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone."
Risk Manager, Regulator

"Out of all the consultants, Simon and High Finance [Group] stand head and shoulders above the rest for the thorough end-to-end service and support they deliver throughout the process. They make you feel not alone in the job hunt. From the start Simon takes time to understand your needs and aspirations, even provides feedback on your CV! He targets organisations that match these or are appropriate stepping-stones, helps with interview preparation, including his understanding of what they are looking for and thus which points to emphasise over others. Prompt and thorough feedback is provided post interviews. Moreover, the support does not stop there; when successful you are supported through salary negotiations, contract and your first few weeks in the role."
Risk Manager, Managing Agency

"Simon is a professional and Hardworking consultant - with dedication, commitment and ambition at the forefront of his focus - He is driven and motivated to succeed and keen to build lasting relationships with his clients and candidates. I highly recommend him as a professional."
Sales Manager, Specialist Recruiter

"The service provided by Simon Caplan, was exemplary, and he handled himself magnificently. Simon's service from start to finish has been first class and on a professional, knowledgeable, yet friendly level; that far exceeds all other recruitment agents I have dealt with. Nothing ever seems to be too much trouble for Simon and I am made to feel unique, never feeling that I am just one of many clients. Overall, it has been a pleasure to be able to pay Simon back in some way by giving my wholehearted and thorough recommendation to some of my fellow Risk Management colleagues."
Risk Analyst, Lloyd's Managing Agent

"Simon uses his market and industry knowledge to good effect. I felt that he puts forward a few, well matched opportunities, which has led to useful and productive interviews. He also takes the lead in giving coaching and feedback before and after interviews."
Senior Manager - Supervisor

"Simon at High Finance Group was extremely professional in placing me in my new role. Simon took time to understand my career needs and aspirations, which, together with his understanding of his clients needs, enabled him to target my CV at the organisations that were right for me. He prepared me fully for my interviews and provided excellent post interview support ensuring that I received feedback at the earliest opportunity. I would not hesitate in recommending Simon and HFG to anyone looking to further their career in the financial services industry."
Risk Manager, Managing Agent