Michael James Associates

About the Company

MJA was founded in 2011. Its main aim was to provide integrity to the recruitment market having seen certain important flaws in the industry. After seeing the effect of the recession on firms and employers alike, we wanted to form a personal executive search company to give companies a trusted agency, which would build relationships, and provide a devoted professional account manager.
As a team of experts we have developed a good eye for the right candidate fit to a specific client. We believe this comes down to trust which is so important today. Our clients believe in our work and our judgment with regard to the candidates we choose for them. This means we can make a real difference by building strong and effective teams.
From a candidates perspective we encourage long term relationships, and most importantly we always try to spend time with our candidates by taking their calls, assisting them with their CV's, interview preparation, and helping to choose the next steps in their careers. We pride ourselves on being available at all times.
MJA specialise in recruiting at all levels for a variety of industries, and genuinely enjoy working with candidates and clients alike, and building relationships with them. For us honesty is of the utmost importance.
Our team of knowledgable experts ensure they are absolutely clear on requirements and expectations, which is so crucial in making correct and successful placements.
We hope that you will give our company a chance to provide you with our services.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Michael James Associates

Job Title

Technical Data Business Analyst

Job Description

London, United kingdom

On site

26-09-2025

Company Name

Michael James Associates

Job Title

Head of Applications - Insurance - The City, London

Job Description

**Job Title:** Head of Applications **Role Summary:** Lead application strategy and delivery for an insurance organization, requiring technical expertise in insurance systems and cloud technologies, combined with industry-specific knowledge. **Expectations:** Minimum 10 years’ experience in insurance applications, proven leadership in application delivery, and deep understanding of insurance brokerage processes. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee design, development, and integration of insurance applications. - Manage application architecture and system integration (e.g., Mulesoft). - Implement cloud-based insurance systems and ensure operational excellence. **Required Skills:** - Expertise in insurance systems (Acturis, Riskserve). - Proficiency in application architecture, cloud technologies, and API integration. - Strong project leadership for cross-functional application delivery. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or relevant field. - Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or enterprise application integration strongly preferred.

The city, United kingdom

On site

03-10-2025

Company Name

Michael James Associates

Job Title

Scrum Master

Job Description

Job Title: Scrum Master Role Summary: Facilitate Agile delivery for two key programmes—data‑centric and regulatory—within an insurance brokerage environment, ensuring effective sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and ceremony execution while collaborating with US‑based teams through Azure DevOps. Expactations: Experienced in Scrum Master roles within insurance or financial services, adept at managing distributed teams, skilled in Agile frameworks, and proficient with Azure DevOps or equivalent tools. Key Responsibilities: • Lead all Agile ceremonies (sprints, retrospectives, planning, daily stand‑ups) for two concurrent programmes. • Coordinate cross‑functional and distributed teams, including US-based stakeholders. • Manage sprint backlogs, prioritize work, and track progress in Azure DevOps. • Remove impediments and foster continuous improvement. • Coach teams on Agile best practices and promote a culture of accountability and transparency. • Collaborate with program management to align goals and deliverables. Required Skills: • Proven Scrum Master experience in insurance or financial services. • Strong command of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/SAFe). • Expertise in facilitating ceremonies and managing remote/distributed teams. • Proficient with Azure DevOps (or similar tools). • Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills. • Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work in a high‑pressure environment. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field. • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.

London, United kingdom

On site

29-10-2025

Company Name

Michael James Associates

Job Title

Junior/Mid Level Business Analyst - London Market Insurance - The City, London

Job Description

Job title: Junior/Mid Level Business Analyst – London Market Insurance Role Summary: Support the London Market underwriting operations by gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements, and facilitating the implementation of Bordeaux management solutions (e.g., Tide, DDM, Vipir, Watertrace). Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of underwriting tools and processes. Expectations: Deliver high‑quality requirements documents, user stories, and process flow diagrams; contribute to system integrations and enhancements; maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of London Market underwriting practices and Bordeaux solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Gather, document, and validate business requirements for Bordeaux management system initiatives. - Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flow diagrams. - Collaborate with underwriting, IT, and business stakeholders to define system functionality and design solutions. - Support the configuration, testing, and deployment of Bordeaux solutions (Tide, DDM, Vipir, Watertrace, etc.). - Provide ongoing process improvement recommendations for delegated underwriting activities. Required Skills: - Minimum 5 years of experience in the London Market insurance sector. - Strong knowledge of delegated underwriting authority processes. - Experience with Bordeaux management solutions (Tide, DDM, Vipir, Watertrace, or equivalent). - Proficiency in requirement gathering, user story writing, and process documentation. - Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Education and certification requirements are not specified in the posting.

The city, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

05-11-2025