Executive leadership team
Our executive leadership team embodies a wealth of experience and strategic vision, guiding our commitment to excellence and innovation in the financial services industry. Together, we drive transformative solutions that empower our clients to navigate complexities and achieve sustainable success.
James Dickson, MSAFAA
Founder and Managing Director, Oceanic Consulting Group
James Dickson, MSAFAA
Founder and Managing Director, Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG)
James is the Founder and Managing Director of Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), a specialist advisory firm supporting leading wealth managers and banks in navigating complex operational and regulatory challenges. With over two decades of experience in financial markets, businesses, and large-scale financial services operations, he has a proven track record in risk management strategy, M&A advisory, and post-acquisition integration.
James is recognised as an industry expert in advice remediation, having led some of Australia’s most complex remediation programs. His expertise in crisis management and strategic execution has made him a trusted partner for financial institutions seeking to manage risk and strengthen compliance.
Since founding OCG, James has built the firm into a global presence, with a team of ~100 professionals across Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London. OCG stands apart as a team of industry practitioners and subject matter experts (SMEs) - not career consultants - bringing real-world, hands-on experience to every engagement. The firm specialises in financial remediation, risk management, regulatory transformation, and operational strategy.
EXPERTISE
Financial markets businesses
Large-scale financial services operations
Advice remediation
Risk management strategy and design
Crisis management
M&A advisory
Post acquisition support and integration
Australian cash equities and derivatives operations
Margin & stock lending
