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2023 Jobs on the Rise

​MERJE specialisms align with the 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise listThe 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list was revealed earlier this year, showcasing the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the pa...

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​Five Data Policies that will impact FS in 2023

As consumer attitudes to money alter amid the cost-of-living crisis, it’s vital that privacy policies are implemented to ensure that financial data is used in a controlled and secure manner. This i...

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​Consumer Duty’s impact on the Financial Services arena

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently working through what is believed to be the biggest overhaul of regulatory approach since 2013’s Retail Distribution Review. As a result, a new con...

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​Four vital skills for Risk Management professionals

Risk Management is a broad term. It covers everything from the technical nuances of quantitative risk, to the ever-evolving threats of digital risk, to the fundamental frameworks of operational ris...

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Paul's 10 Year MERJE Anniversary!

​We’re recognising another MERJE long-timer, Paul Sherlock, who celebrates his 10-year anniversary in early July 2022. Paul is our second team member to hit the fantastic milestone, following Andy...

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Who is Britain's Best Bank?

​We’re absolutely delighted to announce that MERJE will be attending this years’ British Bank Awards! It’s been some time since our team has been able to get together with our brilliant clients and...

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8 Years in 8 Questions with Paul Clayton

Compliance & Risk recruitment expert, Business Manager, father of two, gym fanatic… Paul Clayton recently celebrated his eighth work anniversary as part of the MERJE team. With all that expertise b...

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Welcome to MERJE: Benn Pople

The year may be winding to a close but our growth plans certainly aren't! At the beginning of 2021, we set out to increase our headcount substantially and we've certainly done that with the additio...

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Welcome: Conor O'Hanlon, Resourcer - Risk & Compliance

​We're giving another big welcome, this time to Conor O'Hanlon who returns to the business after getting a taste for MERJE life when he completed his marketing internship with us back in 2019. Afte...

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MERJE Meets: Laura Chappell, CEO, Brunel Pension Partnership Ltd

​This week, MERJE had the pleasure of chatting with Laura Chappell, CEO at Brunel Pension Partnership, as part of our continuing MERJE Meets series.Laura has climbed the ranks of Compliance and Ris...

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MERJE Insights: The Future Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

​By Ryan Swann, Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Think MoneyPioneering scientist Marian Diamond famously said: “If you always do what you did, you'll always get what you got.”The same ethos applies fo...

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MERJE Insights: “There will be lots of enduring changes accelerated or created by the pandemic. The ones which stick will include the ‘rules’ around the way we work and think about resourcing.

​Rhythm Solutions Co-Founder Nick Websdell discusses whether Covid-19 has changed the way we work forever and examines if the ‘fractional’ model is becoming more relevant.Rhythm, which provides ris...

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MERJE Meets - Chris Blampey - Head of Risk Strategy at Chetwood Financial

​In our latest MERJE Meets, we sit down with Chris Blampey, who is Head of Risk Strategy for leading FinTech & Digital Bank Chetwood Financial. Chris has been with Chetwood since 2016, and has play...

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MERJE Markets - how a solid Risk Management strategy can help to navigate this uncertain era and beyond

​​​​​In our latest MERJE Markets article, we talk to Risk Management consultant Periklis Alygizakis, who specialises in building Risk teams in London and the south of England. This is all with a pa...

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MERJE Meets - Tom Sleight - Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at LINK Scheme Ltd

​In our latest edition of ‘MERJE Meets...’, our in-depth series where we interview business leaders across our core recruitment disciplines, we caught up with Tom Sleight, who is the CRO for LINK, ...

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MERJE Meets - Briony Horvath - Chief Risk Officer at The AA

​We would like to introduce MERJE Meets... a series of interviews with a selection of senior leaders across our core markets. Here, we will take the opportunity to have a candid catch up with these...

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A day in the life of MERJE MD Richard Abelson during lockdown

​My day starts early because I have three young daughters who like to keep me on my toes! I get my exercise out of the way first thing by doing a home workout in my front room, which has become my ...

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Why hiring a good Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is essential for your business

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) recently reported on a shortage of candidates taking up senior level positions within Risk Management. It subsequently urged organisations to implement profes...

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Paul Clayton promoted to Principal Consultant

MERJE is excited to announce the promotion of Paul Clayton to Principal Consultant following an incredible personal performance in 2019. Paul's success has come from building strong and long-lastin...

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Preparing for the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR)

The last few years have seen many regulatory changes in UK businesses, including GDPR and PSD2, which have required financial institutions of all sizes to ensure that their Compliance and Risk Mana...