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MERJE specialisms align with the 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list
The 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list was revealed earlier this year, showcasing the 25 fastest-growing job titles over the past five years and the trends that define the future world of work.
The good news is that more than half of the roles on the list are positions that MERJE recruits into across our experienced Front-Line Talent, Credit Risk & Analytics, Financial Crime, Compliance, Business Change & Transformation, Customer Contact and Governance disciplines.
To add some context, the rise of salary transparency coupled with the growing demand for flexible and remote working since Covid means that the employment landscape has undergone a wave of changes in recent years. With the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain economic climate added to the mix, it comes as little surprise that many workers are unsure about their next career move.
Embracing new skills or improving existing ones is one approach to navigating the uncertainty. Another is to use a specialist recruiter to uncover the roles that will help you to advance along your career pathway.
However, whether you’re currently on the hunt for a new job or not, the ranking uncovers trends that can help you define your next move and prepare for the future world of work. Read on for more information about the types of titles that the MERJE team can help you find.
Customer Success Consultant
Related titles: Customer Success Engineer or Customer Success Specialist
Customer Success Consultants work with customers of a product or service to ensure their experience is the best it can be, while improving processes in a company in order to build up lasting customer relationships.
Most common skills: Software as a Service (SaaS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Retention
Most common industries: Technology and Media, Professional Services, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 51% female; 49% male
Median years of prior experience: 4.1
MERJE Discipline: Front-Line Talent
Sustainability Manager
Related titles: Director of Sustainability, Environmental Policy Manager, Director of Environment, Energy, and Safety or Social and Environmental Sustainability Manager
A Sustainability Manager collects and analyses data on the environmental impact of a project or business in order to drive effective sustainability strategies.
Most common skills: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability
Most common industries: Professional Services, Construction, Manufacturing
Current gender distribution: 57% female; 43% male
Median years of prior experience: 4.7
MERJE Discipline: Business Change & Transformation
Product Operations Manager
Related titles: Offering Manager or Solutions Manager
Product Operations Managers work with Product Developers and Engineers to make sure there is smooth cross-team collaboration. They collect and manage data, select software tools and create standards and best practices for internal teams.
Most common skills: Product Management, Product Development, Operations Management Most common industries: Technology and Media, Professional Services, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 57% female; 43% male
Median years of prior experience: 4.3
MERJE Discipline: Customer Contact
Sales Development Representative
Related titles: Sales Specialist, Retail Sales Specialist, Sales Executive or Sales Manager
A Sales Development Representative deals with sales prospecting, identifying and developing sales leads. These can come through marketing, email, newsletter signups, individual referral or social media, as well as cold outreach.
Most common skills: Lead Generation, Cold Calling, Software as a Service (SaaS)
Most common industries: Technology and Media, Professional Services, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 32% female; 68% male
Median years of prior experience: 2.4
MERJE Discipline: Front-Line Talent
Chief Growth Officer
Related titles: Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Growth Officers lead a company's growth strategy across various pillars, including customer size and revenue.
Most common skills: Growth Strategies, Growth Hacking, Strategic Partnerships
Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 28% female, 72% male
Median years of prior experience: 6.9
MERJE Discipline: Business Change & Transformation
Business Development Representative
Related titles: Business Development Executive or Business Development Consultant
Business Development Representatives bring in new business opportunities, mainly through seeking out opportunities and reaching out to prospective customers or clients. They research new areas for selling into and find leads through social media, networking, cold calls, emails and more.
Most common skills: Lead Generation, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cold Calling
Most common industries: Technology and Media, Professional Services, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 34% female; 66% male
Median years of prior experience: 2.3
MERJE Discipline: Front-Line Talent
Data Science Manager
Related titles: Analytics Officer or Senior Researcher
Data Science Managers help organisations set goals and measure success using data, working with data scientists and engineers to provide data-driven solutions for businesses.
Most common skills: Machine Learning, Python (Programming Language), Predictive Modelling Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 23% female; 77% male
Median years of prior experience: 5.3
MERJE Discipline: Credit Risk & Analytics
Data Engineer
Related titles: Big Data Analyst or Solutions Architect
Data Engineers are typically responsible for building data products that bring together information from across a business and making them easily accessible for use by different parts of the company.
Most common skills: Apache Spark, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python (Programming Language)
Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Financial Services Current gender distribution: 24% female; 76% male
Median years of prior experience: 4.3
MERJE Discipline: Credit Risk & Analytics
Security Operations Centre Analyst
Related titles: Threat Intelligence Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst or Cybersecurity Analyst
Security Operations Centre Analysts identify, report and remediate cyber threats and implement changes to protect an organisation.
Most common skills: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cybersecurity, Splunk Most common industries: Professional Services, Technology and Media, Manufacturing
Current gender distribution: 12% female; 88% male
Median years of prior experience: 2.8
MERJE Discipline: Financial Crime & Fraud
Data Governance Manager
Related titles: Data Steward, Business Data Steward or Technical Data Steward
Data Governance Managers establish policies and procedures around the data a company or department holds, to make sure it is of high quality and adequately protected.
Most common skills: Data Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Stakeholder Management
Most common industries: Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail
Current gender distribution: 35% female; 65% male
Median years of prior experience: 6.1
MERJE Discipline: Credit Risk & Analytics
Risk Management Associate
Related titles: Risk Analyst or Compliance Specialist
Risk Management Associates ensure an appropriate balance between risk and return. They are responsible for identifying, analysing and mitigating risks to their organisation and putting appropriate policies into place.
Most common skills: Risk Management, Market Risk, Internal Audits Most common industries: Financial Services, Professional Services, Technology and Media
Current gender distribution: 48% female; 52% male
Median years of prior experience: 2.5
MERJE Discipline: Risk Management
If any of these roles sound right up your street, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
