A specialist recruitment consultancy operating within Compliance, Credit Risk & Analytics, Customer Contact, Finance & Audit, ​Financial Crime & Fraud, Procurement and Risk Management

Product Expert – FinTech / Technology Services

London

£60,000 - £80,000

A Financial Services focused tech player who supports faster payments and the need for innovation and data to play a major role. This role will be collaborating with Account Managers and other disciplines to offer specialist advice to their customers to identify the right solutions Key responsibilities include: • Position the business offering into the Financial Services and Corporate sectors across the UK, Ireland and Nordics markets • Support the management of revenue and opportunity by product stream and take ownership for it being met • Assisting in campaigns to help the commercial teams reach out to customers, improve processes and leverage data across the business • Representing SWIFT, promoting the company’s message, products and services to grow the business • Develop your market expertise, credibility as a spokesperson and domain expertise and the relevance to the wider industry and the business itself • Communicating relevant market and sales intelligence to management and senior stakeholders in informative and engaging formats to ensure optimal delivery The Person • A level of experience in a sales / relationship management role, consulting practice or in a product / go to market role, with demonstrable involvement in the sales life cycle • Growth mind-set, enthusiastic learner keen to get involved in a wide variety of projects across other business development product lines • Flexibility / adaptability with a positive attitude • Excellent communication skills • Effective stakeholder management skills • Strong business acumen, customer orientation and problem solving skills • Ideally could bring an understanding of the European payments landscape, emerging technology and financial services • Additional sector knowledge in Banking, Securities, Funds and Corporates would be beneficial Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Credit Risk Analyst

Chester

£28,000 - £36,000

An established but growing lending business with fantastic long-term career opportunities. MERJE placed the new Head of Credit Risk in 2018 who is now driving the business forward, developing and implementing new systems, processes, platforms, etc. and has big plans for business growth including a lot of recruitment and team expansion. An opportunity to work with an experienced team, a fantastic Head of Credit Risk and Credit Risk Manager, develop your Credit Risk and analytical abilities and take on more and more responsibility as the business grows. This company is unable to provide sponsorship Key Responsibilities of the Credit Risk Analyst: Overall, ensure the business is operating within risk appetite, inform business strategy and support the development of Credit Risk metrics Maintain and enhance credit risk analysis and reporting Analysing credit risk performance Produce Management Information Deliver credit risk reporting Ideal knowledge and experience for the Credit Risk Analyst role: Experience in a similar role – an understanding of Credit Risk management, credit scoring, the customer lifecycle, etc. Good technical skills with SAS and Excel Analytical and problem-solving approach Excellent communication skills Driven and ambitious – desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a growing business Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Credit&Risk Oversight Manager

London

£80,000

Our Client are the fastest growing Fintech business in the UK. They are a diverse, inclusive and passionate team all working together to build a competitive bank that enriches their customers lives. As they have become more established they have retained it’s ‘start-up’ culture where every employee is valued and their opinions truly count. Ideas are welcomed and opportunities to grow are endless. Their core values and stated customer outcomes are at the core of what drives them forward everyday. They make sure they come together to recognise outstanding contributions and celebrate their ongoing achievements. Does this sound like the perfect environment for you to continue your professional development? Your new role: This is a unique opportunity to translate your experience within Analytical Risk Management into a Fintech environment. This exciting position sits within the 2nd line of defence and will give you exposure to consumer credit portfolios and a fascinating opportunity to learn how risks are managed in a fast-paced new age bank. The Credit & Financial Risk Oversight Manager is a highly visible role within our Clients business, and has the responsibility of overseeing the design, implementation and monitoring of credit management strategies, analytical models including scorecards and planning and forecasting model, as well as impairment recognition, liquidity and capital management processes. This position will enable them to build frameworks to manage risk as well as deliver sustainable growth and meet customer needs. To be successful in this role, it is important that you have strong analytical skills and the ability to work within a fast-paced environment. Role responsibilities: Oversee the development and maintenance of credit risk models and strategies through the customer lifecycle to help with achieving Tandem’s credit risk objective Build and maintain an objective, analytically sound and implementable risk appetite framework Develop the framework for building customer lifetime value models to allow Tandem to develop commercially viable product propositions and strategies Oversee the build and maintenance of models across the business and ensure that they are governed well and remain fit-for-purpose through their lifetime Oversee the impairment models and the monthly impairment process Oversee liquidity and capital risks management processes and develop oversight disciplines to ensure that the risks remain within board approved appetite Produce analytical reports to monitor risk performance Champion the use of analytics within the 2nd line risk team Develop effective relationships with internal and external partners including Product, Credit Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Legal. Maintain operating rigour and ensure the timely escalation within the governance structure of issues or concerns that might have a material impact on business outcomes Ensure faultless regulatory compliance, by helping to operate sound monitoring and testing of key risk areas Support open and transparent relationships through regular interactions with regulators; assist in a timely manner with activities for removal of licence restrictions Our ideal candidate: Prior experience of hands-on credit risk management in a retail lending environment Experience in building NPV models for credit products Strong familiarity or hands-on experience with impairment modelling and management concepts Experience of working with statistical models e.g. logistical regression, Churn analysis, Decision tree, Survival analysis would be ideal Exposure to capital and liquidity preferred but not necessary Highly customer-centric with a passion for delivering a best-in-class customer experience High levels of personal and professional integrity Strong intellect, excellent communication skills and energy Confidence to check and challenge senior management Very sound judgment and business instinct with a desire to challenge traditional thinking Determined to succeed, high energy with humility and a strong personal drive A collaborative working style Live and breathe the business values in every aspect of delivery

Regulatory Compliance Manager

United Kingdom

£48,000 + Car allowance + benefits

Our client is a well-known Financial Services organisation who are looking for a Regulatory Compliance Manager to provide the firm with a second line of defence capability and to be responsible for the oversight of Credit Compliance matters affecting Consumer Credit. Key responsibilities include: Regulatory Developments – to ensure all new FCA Policy Statements, Consultation Papers, Finalised Guidance, Thematic Reviews (and other occasional papers / speeches) are brought to the firm’s Leadership attention. Provide interpretations and opinions on FCA publications where required, identifying the potential implications for the firm of any future changes. Obtain external expert opinion on any Compliance matters requiring clarification, identifying where any conflicts in understanding may be. Identify and escalate risks, issues and breaches to Owners, Directors and Management within the firm on a timely basis, and to manage the Operational Risk (ERIS) process. Develop and maintain a rolling Compliance Monitoring Plan (for approval at Regulatory Compliance Committee). Conduct Compliance Monitoring Reviews and produce relevant documents with findings, actions and recommendations. Maintain central log of agreed actions, progress and closure. Provide advice, guidance (and compliance oversight) to the business regarding the FCA’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) Influence and challenge business direction and strategy (including policy, process and controls) where such are not compliant, or not conforming to, regulatory principles, rules or guidance. Review and challenge risk management frameworks spanning activities within the firm and also those which are outsourced. Support the identification, development and delivery of essential regulatory compliance training within the firm and outsourced partners. Essential skills and experience In depth knowledge and practical experience of consumer credit industry Thorough knowledge and understanding of the FCA handbook with particular regard to CONC Subject matter expert for regulatory requirements applicable to the financial sector Knowledge of FCA Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) Ability to translate complex regulation into practical advice Prior experience in a compliance / audit / credit review environment (with strong investigative skills)

Interim Head of Compliance (SM&CR/GDPR)

Birmingham

£500 - £600

Financial Services firm, located in Birmingham, West Midlands, are looking to hire an Interim Head of Compliance & Data Protection. The role holder will have responsibility for providing oversight, advice, guidance and leadership across the company on all aspects of and Regulatory Compliance and Data Protection risks, along with leading the strategic development of all data protection and regulatory compliance arrangements for the firm, providing assurance and oversight of risks and issues to the Board of Directors. The initial focus of the role will be around SM&CR with experience of designing and implementing SM&CR essential. Responsibilities: FCA Compliance: Provide a range of FCA compliance services to the business Annual RMAR reporting Approved person’s administration Oversight of systems and controls including annual review of compliance policies Horizon scanning, and communication of regulatory change and requirements Lead implementation of regulatory changes such as SMCR Identify and escalate regulatory risks to the Board Data Protection: Provide subject matter expertise for all data protection related activities: Data Protection Impact Assessments Responsible for ensuring appropriate Data Sharing contractual agreements with clients and suppliers Support the tender and on-boarding of new clients by providing assurance regarding the firm’s data protection arrangements Work with key stakeholders responsible for management of data protection risks Maintain a record of all data processing activities and categories of data Support the delivery of an effective Information Security Management System, ensuring ongoing compliance with the ISO 27001 standard Risk: Devise and maintain an enterprise level risk identification and assessment process and embed this within the business Work with the exec team to define business risk appetite Facilitate regular review and update of risks and control with all risk owners · Chair exec team risk review meetings, providing effective reporting of risks over appetite and tracking actions to ensure risk treatment and mitigation activities are effective Define and develop group level reporting of strategic risks Experience Required: Extensive experience of Data Protection, SMCR and FCA compliance in the consumer lending sector Experience leading key second or third line of defence assurance activities across Risk and Audit Assurance activities Significant experience distilling complex regulation into key requirements for the business and senior leaders, and leading projects to deliver regulatory changes Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Compliane Consultant - Field based

Scotland

£40k - £42k + £5,400 Car Allowance + Bonus

Our client is a successful financial services organisation looking for a field based Compliance Consultant to work effectively and efficiently to deliver a market leading proactive compliance consultancy service to directly authorised firms. To identify opportunities and trends and to deliver a quality service to clients / members ensuring compliance standards are enhanced, risks mitigated and value added. Role Create and maintain effective relationships with Clients / Members, increasing knowledge and understanding of their business Represent the group at all times in a professional manner with external and internal clients Create and deliver an appropriate programme of visits to meet the requirements of firms through effective planning, organisation and time management Provide consultative support to Client / Member Firms to ensure relevant, practical compliance solutions are provided to assist with firm risk management Provide support to clients / members during times of regulatory change and update firms of any current relevant regulatory and / or legislative changes during visits Produce and deliver accurate reports and action plans in a timely manner to provide clear, practical solutions to specific business needs for clients / members to enable them to develop, monitor and maintain compliance standards to mitigate risks within their business Conduct file reviews if / when required whilst onsite, or remotely in line with group business requirements and policy Ensure delivery of T&C Service with effective delivery of training needs analysis, skills assessments, one to ones and development plans Support and promote group events by participating in preparation and delivery of training presentations and / or meetings as required Key Requirements: Previous experience working in a regulatory / compliance environment Knowledge of IFA markets (including provider / lenders) Broad technical knowledge across all product areas Minimum Level 4 qualification essential and mortgage qualification desirable G60, AF3 or AF7 Pension Transfers qualification desirable or prepared to study for and attain the AF7 qualification. You will be detail-oriented, pragmatic and work with a high degree of common sense. Good communication and report writing skills.

Compliance Manager

Manchester

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

MERJE has been appointed exclusively to work with this rapidly growing Venture Capital business in the North West who are looking for a Compliance Manager. The right candidate will work alongside and support the Risk and Compliance Director (CF10/11). You will be responsible for maintaining the existing Risk & Compliance processes and procedures ensuring the business fully complies with its regulatory responsibilities. Key responsibilities include: Identify, assess and manage the compliance and business risks of the business and the wider group of companies Analyse and implement all relevant legal and regulatory changes for AIFM Ensure compliance with the existing policies and procedures Review policies and procedures to ensure they remain up-to-date Prepare compliance and risk reports/updates to the Compliance Director Ensure good corporate governance by monitoring against the existing Corporate Governance controls Ensure awareness of staff on compliance/AML/Risk matters Arrange/providing training and coaching across the business, educating and developing as required Facilitate regular review and update of risks and control with all risk owners Enhance and maintain an effective compliance culture Identify new and emerging business risks offering mitigation and management accordingly Draft regulatory communications and monthly compliance updates Approve all Financial promotions Deputy MLRO overseeing all aspects of the day to day financial crime controls in respect of Investors and Investee companies. The Person: Minimum 5 years in a senior compliance role within a Venture capital/Fund Management/Wealth Management business. Good understanding of Alternative investment funds particularly EIS Good working knowledge of the AIFM directive and its impact upon small authorised UK AIFM (Sub-Threshold) Good working knowledge of Data Protection (GDPR) MERJE has been appointed exclusively on this role. Any CV’s sent to the client will be passed on to MERJE for evaluation.

Finance Manager

Chorley

£45,000 - £55,000

An established yet rapidly growing business based in Chorley are currently looking to recruit for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis. As the Finance Manager you will be responsible for the timely production of financial management and statutory information, including forecasting. You will take a pro-active stance in identifying and addressing weaknesses in control, processes and participate in commercial activities such as customer/supplier negotiations and evaluation. Your key responsibilities will include; · Responsible for several divisions of the business and impending acquisitions · To supervise a team of Management Accountants to complete the monthly management accounts preparation, within the month end timetable, providing training and guidance when required · To complete the Finance Board pack including accurate and meaningful commentary to the Financial Controller and Finance Director within the month end timetable. · To review all balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations for each of the Group Companies ensuring accuracy and the timely rectification of reconciling items · To update profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts for the Group on a monthly basis · Preparation of annual statutory accounts and tax calculations, within 35 working days of the year end · Assisting the Financial Controller with the budgeting and re-forecasting process · To hold regular 1:1’s with your team and coach, train and mentor your team as and when required · Completion of VAT returns for review by the Financial Controller within 20 working days of the quarter end and then submit, once approved by the due date · Keep abreast of Accounting Standards and Tax legislation and update processes accordingly. Preparation of quarterly corporation tax calculations. · Identify key business KPI’s for inclusion within the Group Finance Pack. · Assist in due diligence as and when required · Integrate any acquisitions in line with the agreed integration plan · To consistently asses the workload and skills of the team, identifying any issues to be raised with the Financial Controller · Assist the Financial Controller in the recruitment and selection of members of the team In order to be considered for the position you must be a CIMA/ACA/ACCA Qualified Accountant with a history of mentoring and developing teams. This is an exciting position and will suit a candidate with an energetic and driven approach to their work.

Credit Risk Analytics Consultant - Regulatory Specialist

Birmingham

Flexible

A fantastic strategic-level consultancy opportunity with an established, globally recognised data analytics and software company. Based out of either the London or Birmingham office, the role will involve working with a wide range of clients around the EMEA region, some of which will involve time on client site, delivering Credit Risk analytics solutions. This particular role will be a SME in regulatory matters – IRB, IFRS9, Basel, etc. The company is very flexible on salary dependent on experience. This company is unable to provide sponsorship Key Responsibilities of the Regulatory Analytics Consultant: Lead the EMEA Regulatory Analytics Function Provide analytical consulting services to banks and financial institutions across the EMEA region Use the latest tools and techniques to develop models and strategies for a range of projects, including regulation, originations, account/customer management and strategy Lead and develop a team of project analysts and consultants Ideal knowledge and experience for the Regulatory Analytics Consultant role: Excellent knowledge and experience of Advanced IRB Credit Risk Modelling and related regulations – IRB, IFRS9, Basel Experienced in hands-on model development or validating A-IRB application programs Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment Able to communicate complicated technical processes and ideas to a non-technical audience Excellent relationship management abilities Willingness to travel up to 50% around the EMEA region Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Credit Risk Analytics Consultant - Regulatory Specialist

London

Flexible

A fantastic strategic-level consultancy opportunity with an established, globally recognised data analytics and software company. Based out of either the London or Birmingham office, the role will involve working with a wide range of clients around the EMEA region, some of which will involve time on client site, delivering Credit Risk analytics solutions. This particular role will be a SME in regulatory matters – IRB, IFRS9, Basel, etc. The company is very flexible on salary dependent on experience. This company is unable to provide sponsorship Key Responsibilities of the Regulatory Analytics Consultant: Lead the EMEA Regulatory Analytics Function Provide analytical consulting services to banks and financial institutions across the EMEA region Use the latest tools and techniques to develop models and strategies for a range of projects, including regulation, originations, account/customer management and strategy Lead and develop a team of project analysts and consultants Ideal knowledge and experience for the Regulatory Analytics Consultant role: Excellent knowledge and experience of Advanced IRB Credit Risk Modelling and related regulations – IRB, IFRS9, Basel Experienced in hands-on model development or validating A-IRB application programs Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment Able to communicate complicated technical processes and ideas to a non-technical audience Excellent relationship management abilities Willingness to travel up to 50% around the EMEA region Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Management Accountant

Chorley

£37,000 - £42,000

A rapidly growing and highly acquisitive company based in Chorley are currently looking to recruit a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. This position would suit a candidate who is ambitious and extremely driven to progress at speed through their career. Working closely to the Finance Manager and Financial Controller you will have the following responsibilities; Complete the monthly management accounts preparation, within the month end timetable Contribute to the monthly Finance packs providing accurate and meaningful commentary to the Finance Manager/Finance Director Own divisional/departmental reporting, producing accurate accounts and informative commentary; attending monthly operational meetings as key finance representative raising financial issues where necessary and ensuring timely follow-up of actions Complete, review and challenge balance sheet reconciliation items with the team members ensuring accuracy and the timely rectification of reconciling items Complete the monthly data warehouse reconciliations Complete the preparation of annual statutory accounts and tax calculations for the Finance Manager to review Lead the year-end audit timetable, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and contributors to ensure accounts signed to timetable Assist the FP&A Manager with the budgeting and re-forecasting process Completion of VAT returns for review by the Finance Manager Collate and analyse data and produce routine and complex reports Keep abreast of Accounting Standards and Tax legislation and update processes accordingly Preparation of quarterly corporation tax calculations, 10 working days before the payment deadline Assist in due diligence as and when required Assist in integrating any acquisitions in line with the agreed integration plan Participation in companywide projects taking responsibility for completion of tasks assigned to you, liaising with other departments when required Actively build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues as required Work with the Finance Manager to ensure business continuity within your team, should anyone, including yourself be absent from work Maintain a record of business processes and document new processes as and when required Constantly review the processes and procedures and identify areas for improvement, looking particularly for areas where we can automate tasks and improve efficiency Deputise for the Finance Manager when absent Ad-hoc activities as determined by the CFO, Finance Director or Finance Manager In order to be considered for the vacancy you will be a Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). You will be educated to ‘A’ level/degree standard with a proven experience of working in a finance environment to MA level. Having experience using SAGE accountancy package as well as excellent excel skills would be of benefit.

Senior Risk Analyst

United Kingdom

£43,000 + Benefits

Our client is a well-known Financial Services organisation who are looking for a risk professional to undertake the role of Senior Risk Analyst. In this role you will support the risk manager in providing oversight of risks and risk events within the business in line with the enterprise-wide risk management framework. (EWRMF). Work with compliance members of the team to ensure that they amend their compliance monitoring plan to appropriately focus on the real risks facing the business. Key responsibilities include: Manage the risk event, breaches and operational loss register, monitoring and chasing progress through to resolution. Ensure a clear understanding of the root cause of the issue and verify completion of the preventative action(s) undertaken. Manage the audit action tracker, monitor and chase progress through to the resolution of the related issues. Influence the identification of new / emerging risks. Monitor key risk Indicators and the profile of risk against appetite through the risk register and in line with the EWRMF. Calibrate the profile of risks in light of experience. Manage risk registers, including regular meetings with the risk champion within each department. Monitor and influence progress with action plans, to reduce/mitigate or eliminate the risk. Verify risk controls are resilient and effective by testing within an agreed monitoring programme. Ensure all reporting requirements of risk are created and delivered on time i.e. MI packs and reports to ExCo, Risk Committee and the Board. Support the risk manager in undertaking ad hoc projects including deep dive investigations as required. Oversee the policy management framework, reviewing and updating departmental policies on an annual basis and ensuring the relevance of risks stated in Company Policies. Support the risk manager in delivering the risk champions’ quarterly meeting and risk assessments of new systems processes and initiatives. Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the role. Essential skills and experience Experience working in a risk management role within a regulated environment. Be able to capture and summarise in reports detail provided on risk events and risks by other business areas. Demonstrate the ability to confidently and effectively express yourself verbally to influence and negotiate in order to obtain a mutually agreed outcome.

Director, Global Privacy Compliance & Data Protection Office (Exclusive Appointment)

United Kingdom

£100,000 to £115,000 + Benefits

My client is long established and well regarded and occupies a niche in the field in which it operates, serving customers in commercial, consumer and industrial markets all over the world. They are currently looking for an individual to undertake this exciting and varied role, reporting to the CFO and European Managing Director where you will be based from home but working with colleagues globally across the different countries in which they operate in. Key responsibilities include: Inform, advise and issue recommendations to the employer regarding privacy compliance in the regions in which the organization does business with particular emphasis on GDPR compliance requirements Develop and coordinate a risk management and compliance framework for privacy Conduct comprehensive review of the company’s data and privacy projects and ensure they are consistent with corporate privacy and data security goals and policies Develop and manage enterprise-wide procedures to ensure the development of new products and services is consistent with company privacy policies and legal obligations Establish a process for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating and taking action on all complaints concerning the organization’s privacy policies and procedures Oversee, direct, deliver and ensure initial and on-going privacy training Establish internal privacy audit program Develop and manage procedures for vetting and auditing vendors for compliance with relevant privacy, data security policies and legal requirements Advise the controller/processor regarding DPIAs Maintain the record of processing operations under the responsibility of the controller as one of the tools enabling compliance monitoring, informing and advising the controller or the processor Document all decisions taken consistent with and contrary to DPO’s advice Establish Incident and Breach Response and Notification program. Offer consultation once a data breach or other incident has occurred The Person: Extensive experience in data protection program management in multi-national corporations CIPP/E, CIPM certifications highly desirable Expertise in global, national and European data protection laws and practices and an in-depth understanding of the GDPR Demonstrated leadership and project management experience Sound understanding of and familiarity with information technology programming and infrastructure, and information security practices and audits Experience at operating and contributing at both strategic and operational level Ability to communicate effectively with the highest levels of management and other key stake-holders within the organization across national boundaries and cultures Highly developed influencing and interpersonal skills Be creative and possess great problem-solving skills Work with high integrity, respect and professional ethics Be able to operate in a fast paced and dynamic environment Must be a team player Given the role is home based, you must be self-motivated and a strong decision maker with an ability to work in a standalone role. Despite the global remit, you are unlikely to be travelling extensively as part of the role with an expectation that you will visit each region once a year. Salary is entirely commensurate with experience but will reflect the significance of the role. MERJE have been instructed exclusively on the role. Please note, should you not receive feedback 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Forecasting Analyst

Skipton

Up to £35K

MERJE Ltd are recruiting a fantastic Forecasting Analyst position for a Financial Services business based in North Yorkshire. Due to continued success, this highly successful business needs an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to help support the business through the financial planning process, and work with key business areas to support the delivery of strategic aims. Key Responsibilities: Working within the business partnering team in addition to support the 5 year business plan Proactive in identifying opportunities that drive improvements in the forecasting process. Financial forecasting, a key component of setting the strategic direction of the organisation. Support the delivery of financial forecasts that are accurate and on time. Implementing processes to streamline the function as well as suggesting efficiencies Key Requirements: Must have previous experience in a similar capacity and an eagerness to learn Excellent attention to detail with a hands on approach Extremely analytical with advanced excel knowledge This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical minded individual with a desire to succeed in an environment where opportunities are endless. In return, you will have be supported with a structured development plan and opportunities to progress your career. If interested, please forward your CV for immediate consideration as my leading client is looking to appoint ASAP.

Equity Release/Mortgage Manager – EXCLUSIVE ASSIGNMENT

Manchester

c. £50,000 + Benefits

My client is looking for an Equity Release/Mortgage Manager to assist the Company in setting up a new advice offering for the company. My client is looking to extend their offering using a Trading Style providing Equity Release and Mortgage advice. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up the new offering including processes and website content as well as providing the day to day advice. Key responsibilities include: Provide input into establishing the new offering. Assist with development of website and Product Brochures. Set up the relevant processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Research and recommend relevant third-party offerings / software which will be required for the role Representing the Function at Executive Management Group Level. Providing Day to Day advice to clients on Equity Release / Lifetime Mortgages / Mortgages and associated products such as protection and General Insurance Develop relationships with existing introducers and establish new sources of referral. The Person: Experience in a similar role gained within the Financial Services Industry. In particular, providing day to day advice on Equity Release and Lifetime Mortgages. Relevant professional qualifications, CeMAP CeRER or equivalent. Experience of telephone based advice would be an advantage. Knowledge of the relevant elements of the FCA handbook with a detailed understanding of the requirements relating to Equity Release and Mortgage business MERJE has been appointed exclusively on this role. Any CV’s sent to the client will be passed on to MERJE for evaluation.