In conversation.
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High-functioning addiction and overwork

A conversation with Catriona Williams about work, burnout and the themes of The Addiction Blueprint.

Work, burnout and recovery

Tara Loader Wilkinson’s feature includes Oliver’s experience of burnout and the changes he made. Subscription may be required.

Seven things Oliver wants readers to know

Oliver reflects on purpose, personal experience and the thinking behind his work and writing.

Work, stress and recovery

Oliver returns to Bob Nickman’s show to discuss his experiences and The Addiction Blueprint.

The Addiction Blueprint in issue 307

The publication’s December 2025 product-news collection includes a book announcement and a profile of Oliver.

Revisiting health and wellbeing

An interview with Oliver exploring his perspective on wellbeing. Publisher page updated June 2025; recording date not established.

Financial health and wellbeing

Bob Nickman and Oliver discuss money, personal responsibility and wellbeing. This 2025 release follows an earlier conversation listed in the show’s archive.

Oliver’s perspective on wellbeing

Daniel Hanneman speaks with Oliver about his book, life experiences and personal approach to wellbeing.

Holistic wellbeing with Oliver Rolfe

A conversation about Oliver’s approach to personal wellbeing. Previously promoted under The Heart of You show name.

Preparing for internship interviews

Forage’s interview guide includes Oliver’s perspective on research, motivation and career preparation.

Working patterns in financial services

Oliver contributes perspective to a discussion about finance careers and working hours. Date is the publisher’s update date.

A review of The Holistic Guide

Author and blogger Catherine Green reviews The Holistic Guide to Your Health & Wellbeing Today.

Preparing for a banking Superday

Oliver contributes interview-preparation advice to Forage’s guide to the final stages of banking recruitment.

A conversation about personal wellbeing

Oliver discusses the themes of his wellbeing book with Ana Isabel. Announcement verified in Spartan Xtra on 24 March 2023.

The holistic guide on Lifestyles

An interview with Selina MacKenzie about Oliver’s wellbeing book, announced in Spartan Xtra in March 2023.

Being comfortable in your own skin

Savia Rocks and Oliver discuss identity, personal change and the experiences behind his writing.

Radiate wellbeing with Oliver Rolfe

Episode 235 with Christi Clemons Hoffman, discussing Oliver’s career and wellbeing writing.

Oliver Rolfe in conversation

Episode 604 explores Oliver’s writing and personal wellbeing journey.

Can banks benefit from the wave of fintech layoffs?

Anna Hrushka quotes Oliver on the prospects for fintech employees moving into traditional banking roles.

Building a recruitment firm and getting hired in finance

Oliver speaks with Vlad Kozul about entrepreneurship, executive search and preparing for finance interviews.

A conversation about holistic wellbeing

Episode 145: Oliver discusses personal experience and the ideas behind his wellbeing book. Find the episode in the show archive.

Recruiters’ advice for finding a new role in 2021

Shana Lebowitz includes Oliver’s advice on interview preparation and long-term career choices in a feature with 12 recruiters.

London recruitment during Brexit uncertainty

Historical commentary on banking recruitment during the Brexit period, including Oliver’s perspective.

Targeting talent: The industry’s new battleground

Oliver contributes to a feature on team moves, competition for talent and the changing structure of trading businesses.

Age and career mobility in banking

A historical discussion about career progression and mobility in banking, referring to Oliver’s commentary.

Deutsche Bank’s approach to rebuilding its equities team

This German-language Bloomberg report quotes Oliver on developing junior talent and rebuilding an equities franchise.

Evercore ISI shuts European trading as MiFID II bites

Hayley McDowell quotes Oliver on consolidation and research businesses as MiFID II changes the market.

Junior equity salespeople are deciding it’s not worth the hassle

Oliver comments on demand for experienced equity salespeople and uncertainty ahead of MiFID II.

Why you can’t find a new finance job – yet

Oliver contributes to a report on cautious hiring and the outlook for financial-services recruitment.

Deutsche Bank Trading Slump Fuels Fears as Cull Said Planned

Bloomberg’s report includes Oliver’s commentary on Deutsche Bank’s trading franchise. Also syndicated by The Peninsula Qatar.

Also published by The Peninsula Qatar.

Ex-top Deutsche bankers regrouping as bank waits for post-bonus exits

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

The truth about London banking jobs in 2017

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Top banking recruiters’ insight into London hiring in 2017

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Credit Suisse Hires UBS’s Stewart to Shake Up Equities Unit

A Bloomberg report on Michael Stewart’s move to Credit Suisse, including Oliver’s commentary on the equities business.

Deutsche Bank Promotes Wilson to Head EMEA Equities Trading

A Bloomberg report on leadership in EMEA equities trading, retained from Spartan’s press archive.

Equity research hiring goes very quiet in London

Oliver shares Sanford Bragg’s report, which quotes him on research hiring, regulatory change and Brexit uncertainty.

Exane just poached 28 year-old equity sales trader from RBC

Oliver comments on recruitment to fill gaps in banking teams during a difficult market.

3 new rules govern your banking job in post-Brexit

Oliver contributes to a discussion of hiring decisions following the UK’s EU referendum.

Leave London After ‘Brexit’? Steve Cohen Doubles Down

DealBook examines Point72’s London expansion after the Brexit vote. Retained from Spartan’s press archive.

A Nomura salesman just joined Liberum

Oliver discusses candidates’ choices between large banks and more focused boutiques.

London banking recruiters excited about hiring internationally again

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

The phrase that will frighten any recruiter

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Deutsche Bank Hires Citi’s Boyle to Lead Equity Derivatives

Historical Bloomberg coverage of equity-derivatives leadership, retained from Spartan’s press archive.

Will Roos raid Deutsche again when he runs Citi’s equities business?

Oliver comments on career moves and the outlook for Citi’s equities business.

Citigroup Equity-Trading Head Derek Bandeen Plans to Leave

Historical Bloomberg coverage of Citi’s equity-trading leadership, retained from Spartan’s press archive.

The 5 worst things about Nomura’s equities bloodbath

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

2016 Outlook: Recruiting

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

How to secure a new finance job before August

Oliver contributes to a discussion of recruitment timelines and how to prepare for a move.

What recruiters want to hear from candidates

A German-language article quoting Oliver on showing an employer how you can contribute to its business.

14 signs that you’re becoming unemployable

Oliver contributes advice on staying relevant and maintaining relationships throughout a career.

The Slow and Bumpy Recovery in Equities Hiring

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

An equity researcher’s brief move to Millennium Capital

Oliver comments on the demands of hedge fund roles and the choices facing sell-side equity researchers.

Banks wonder how to tackle shortage of researchers

A Financial News report on research recruitment, retained from Spartan’s press archive.

Equity research and career decisions

Historical commentary on equity-research careers and moves between sell-side and buy-side roles.

Bonuses and talent retention

Historical reporting about compensation and retention in banking, including Oliver’s observations.

Why 2014 will be a year in which bankers have to work harder than ever

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

The small touches that will make finance recruiters love and remember you

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Why banks are starting to think they’re ‘over-fired’

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Banker, aged 30, demonstrates the dark art of displacing boss, aged 55

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Top ranked equity researchers receive negligible bonuses

Historical coverage retained from Spartan’s press archive. The date shown is the archive date; original publication timing is unconfirmed.

Leadership changes in European banks research

Historical reporting on research leadership changes, including Oliver’s perspective.

The pressures on mid-career bankers

Historical market commentary about responsibility, compensation and career development.

Secretive and stealthy redundancies have already started

Sarah Butcher quotes Oliver of Spartan Partnership on staffing reductions across fixed income and equities.

Hiring, strategy and the Spartan approach

A founder profile about Oliver’s work with clients and their hiring needs. This is editorial coverage, not an award.

Markets, careers and a wider perspective

Visit Spartan’s ongoing newsletter and its archive for further writing, market commentary and media announcements.

The founder behind Spartan

A profile of Oliver’s executive-search work, writing and approach to supporting careers. This is editorial coverage, not an award.

Understanding addiction

An article by Oliver Rolfe introducing the subjects explored in The Addiction Blueprint.