2024: A Year in Review
2024 saw MERJE complete our 13th year in operation and, wow, have we seen some changes over that time. We’re incredibly proud to remain the trusted partner to our clients who have worked with us th...
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Financial Crime & Fraud Salary Survey & Recruitment Trends
Navigating the Evolving UK Financial Crime Landscape: 2024/25 Salary & Recruitment TrendsThe UK financial crime and fraud recruitment landscape in 2024 saw a blend of challenges and opportunities....
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Is Efficiency the Enemy of Exceptional Customer Experience?
Many businesses embarking on their 2025 Customer Experience (CX) strategies are laser-focused on efficiency. While streamlining operations is undoubtedly important, a singular focus on efficiency c...
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Five tips for writing a job-winning CV
Have you ever wondered how to write a CV that will make you stand out from the competition? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle to write a CV that is both effective and well-written. Thi...
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5 Video Interview Lessons from TV Interviews
Lockdowns may be a thing of the past, but the popularity of video interviewing following the pandemic doesn’t seem to be decreasing any time soon. That’s no surprise though. Remote interviews take...
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7 tips to optimise your LinkedIn profile
If you’re thinking it's time for a fresh challenged or the next step in your career, it may be time to give your LinkedIn profile a makeover.An update makes even more sense when research shows that...
Five quick telephone interview tips
Telephone interviews can be daunting, but they’re a popular first stage interview choice for a variety of reasons. Not only are they easier to arrange than face-to-face meetings, they take up less ...
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The UK's Employment Rights Bill: An Update
A Seismic Shift in the WorkplaceThe UK government's recent announcement of significant reforms to worker rights marks a pivotal moment in the nation's employment landscape. Businesses and individua...
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How are traditional banks competing with alternative providers?
The banking and finance industry is a competitive shared space between traditional and alternative providers. While the industry is a haven for innovation hungry competitors, they must be technolog...
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Employment Law Reforms: What you need to know
Read the update on this following the Government's October 2024 announcement here >With a new Labour government now firmly in place, employers across England, Wales and Scotland should expect seve...
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Tackling APP fraud: A guide to the UK’s mandatory reimbursement regulations
As of October 7 2024, new UK government regulations mandate that payment service providers reimburse victims of Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. This development follows an announcement made b...
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A complete guide to hiring Claims professionals
Hiring skilled claims professionals in the UK right now is proving a challenge for many businesses. Whether the main cause of this is a talent shortage, increased demand, shifting candidate expecta...
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Case Study: Two Finance Leaders in Engineered Polymer Solutions
MERJE identifies two senior finance professionals as part of a global organisation's evolution strategy.Download as PDFAt a GlanceThe ChallengesStringent experience, qualification, and technic...
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How EU regulatory changes will impact operational resilience from 2025 and how companies can prepare now
The EU's recent Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) signifies a change in its strategy for ensuring the strength and dependability of digital operations in the financial sector. Designed to ...
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RiskSmart & MERJE: the latest in the Risk Management & Compliance Recruitment Market
If you aren’t already familiar with Richard Abelson (unlikely! He's infamous on LinkedIn for his proud dad posts and his time on Dogs Behaving Badly with lively maltipoo, Queenie), he is Managing ...
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ESG and Wealth Management
The wealth management landscape is experiencing a seismic shift. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is no longer a niche concern – it's becoming a core focus for investors, part...
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Case Study: Growing a Credit Risk, Data & Analytics function
MERJE supports a growing Motor Finance business in hiring a Head of Credit Risk and expanding its analytical capabilities.Download as PDFAt a GlanceThe ChallengesNiche technical skillsetsIncre...
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How Consumer Duty has challenged Wealth Management firms
Wealth management firms are currently facing many challenges which they are being forced to navigate almost single handedly. Alongside the effects of continued economic hardship, increasing inflati...
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Catch up with Head of Client Services, Kirstie Burn
At MERJE, we believe in fostering long-term client partnerships. That's why, in recent months, Kirstie Burn has taken on the role of Head of Client Services.This sits alongside her usual duties of ...
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How to hire your C-Suite team (part 2)
When it comes to hiring at a senior level, companies will be placed in the position of hiring from a much smaller talent pool than usual, which in itself is a challenging task. With little margin f...
