Edward Manson
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Edward Manson

Managing DirectorSpecialising in Compliance, Risk Management

I have built out and managed the MERJE London office since its inception, alongside supporting Financial Services clients in the recruitment of key Compliance and Risk Management hires. I add strategic direction to the business, mainly through blood, sweat and tears rather than anything too creative or inspirational!

I'm often found driving myself mad about the minor details but it’s all for the love of MERJE and ensuring that the business does the best job possible for its candidates and clients.

Outside of work, I live an even more stressful existence; managing three high energy kids! This is slightly balanced out by a weekly game of football with my pals, enjoying some of the many quality restaurants London has to offer, and always ensuring a holiday is on the horizon!

Why MERJE?

It’s all about the people in any business and I really believe that the DNA of our employees is what makes us stand out from the crowd. Not only are they technically credible and committed to managing things in the right way, but they’re also great personalities who want to work in a collaborative way to achieve the same goals.

The culture is critical and it’s not always easy to get the balance right, but I’ve always described us as being credible when we need to be while not taking ourselves too seriously behind the scenes. We want MERJE to be a great place to work first and foremost, where people are respected, but also provided with the right platform to develop their recruitment careers further. It doesn’t take much to treat people nicely and we believe that this has been the catalyst to our continued successful evolution.

Loves & Loathes

I love great food, holidays and laughing uncontrollably.

I loathe slow walkers, bad manners, poor grammar, and period dramas.

Jobs by Edward

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Compliance Suitability - Wealth Manager
London£60,000 - £65,000 plus package

MERJE are delighted to be partnered with this established Wealth Management firm in London. Working in a highly collaborative and successful environment, you will be part of a team that provides re...

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MERJE are delighted to be partnered with this highly prestigious Fund Manager in their search for an interim Compliance Officer in London. Working in a highly collaborative and successful environme...

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MERJE are delighted to partner with this very well known Commercial Banking firm in their search for a Corporate Lawyer to be based in their London offices. As Corporate Counsel EMEA, you will repo...

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