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Senior Risk Manager – Digital, Technology & Transformation
West Yorkshire, England (Remote) | £87k per year + Benefits | Permanent
Senior Risk Manager – Digital, Technology & TransformationSalary: c.£85,000 + BenefitsHybrid – Remote with 1–2 on-site visits per monthWe are partnering with a leading UK general insurer undergoing significant digital and technology transformation.This is a senior, high-impact second line role operating directly alongside Technology leadership. You will provide robust oversight and credible challenge across digitisation, infrastructure evolution, cloud migration, legacy modernisation and operational resilience.This is not a passive role. It requires commercial judgement, technical credibility and the confidence to engage with the IT Director and peer group to challenge constructively while enabling progress.The organisation is investing heavily in digitisation and modernisation. As Senior Risk Manager, you will ensure that: Digital transformation is delivered within risk appetiteInfrastructure and cloud strategies are controlled and resilientLegacy risks are clearly understood and actively managedTechnology change is governed, visible and commercially aligned A key focus will be improving visibility and transparency of technology risk — ensuring leadership has clear, decision-ready insight into exposures, control effectiveness and residual risk.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Risk Oversight & Challenge Provide strong, independent second line challenge to Technology and Digital leadershipOversee major digitisation and transformation programmesConduct deep dives into infrastructure, cloud and legacy risksAssess design and operating effectiveness of key technology controlsEnsure incident and problem management themes are understood and addressed at root cause Digitisation & Infrastructure Visibility Drive improved visualisation and reporting of technology risk across the estateEnsure clear articulation of risk exposure across infrastructure, cloud and critical systemsSupport structured approaches to legacy de-risking and modernisationEnhance transparency of control ownership and accountability Governance & Risk Framework Embed a pragmatic, commercially aligned risk framework across TechnologyLead RCSAs, thematic reviews and control testing across digital and infrastructure domainsDefine clear risk appetite metrics and KRIs for technology and operational resilienceEnsure alignment with PRA/FCA expectations and relevant ISO/NIST standards Operational Resilience & Change Risk Oversee resilience across critical services and digital platformsProvide oversight of change governance in fast-moving technology programmesEnsure risk considerations are embedded early in design and delivery Executive & Board Engagement Translate complex technical exposures into clear commercial insightDeliver concise, decision-focused reporting to senior leadership and BoardAct as a trusted but challenging advisor to IT and Digital DirectorsBalance enablement of innovation with disciplined governance Experience & ProfileWe are seeking a technically credible risk leader who can operate confidently with senior Technology stakeholders.You will bring: Strong second line experience within UK general insurance or a regulated environmentDeep understanding of enterprise risk tools (RCSAs, KRIs, control frameworks)Experience overseeing infrastructure, cloud, digitisation and legacy transformation riskKnowledge of PRA/FCA regulatory expectations and operational resilience requirementsFamiliarity with ISO 27001, NIST and related control frameworksAbility to challenge senior Technology leaders constructively and commerciallyStrong analytical capability with the confidence to drill into technical detail — but operate strategically This role would suit someone with a strong technical foundation who has moved into governance or risk and now wants to operate at enterprise level — influencing direction, not just assessing compliance.
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Financial Crime Lead Data Specialist
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England (Remote) | Market related | Permanent
MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Financial Crime Lead Data Specialist for a leading Financial Services business. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive...
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Finance Systems Manager
Bristol, England (Remote) | Market related | Permanent
MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Finance Systems Manager to join a leading IT and Telecoms services provider. This role offers an exciting opportunity to...
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Head of Risk (Actuary)
Dorking, Surrey, England (Remote) | £120k - 150k per year | Permanent
MERJE are working with a leading Insurance client who are recuriting a Qualified Actuary to take on the Head of Risk responsibilities.You will be leading...
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Actuarial Manager
London, Greater London, England (Remote) | £65k - 85k per year | Permanent
MERJE are working with a well known Insurance company for a hire of an Actuarial Manager at the Nearly/Newly Qualified Actuary level. This role will be...
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Paraplanner
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland (Remote) | Up to £47,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent
We are working with an ambitious and rapidly expanding wealth management firm that is looking to appoint an experienced Paraplanner on a permanent basis.The Paraplanner...
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Senior Technical Modelling Analyst
London, Greater London, England (Remote) | £60k - 65k per year | Permanent
Pricing Modelling Analyst- InsuranceUp to £65KLondon (Hybrid) The role resides within the technical pricing and underwriting team and wider commercial team working alongside retail pricing experts, data science and product deployment. As part of pre-deployment analysis, you will support management with the analysis or rate impact calculations. Monitoring rates and determining appropriate action is also necessary. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Pricing analytical skills (essential)Personal Lines risk pricing (essential)Working knowledge with Akur8/Emblem/similar (highly beneficial)Actuarial science background (beneficial)Machine Learning/algorithms (beneficial)SQL/SAS - data extraction and analytical expert (essential)Open-source R/Python coding (highly beneficial)Leadership: ability to lead/mentor and train junior candidates in the team Send your CV to nmohamed@merje.com *No sponsorship on offer*Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days,...
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Senior Pricing Modelling Analyst
New Malden, Greater London, England (Remote) | £60k - 65k per year | Permanent
MERJE are working with a rapidly growing General Insurance client, looking to bolster the Pricing function with a hire of a Senior Technical Modelling Analyst. You...
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Customer Value Stream Lead – Savings
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (Remote) | £60k - 67k per year | Permanent
MERJE is seeking a dynamic Customer Value Stream Lead - Savings for a leading financial services business. This pivotal role sits at the heart of...
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Customer Outcome Manager
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (Remote) | £65k per year | Permanent
MERJE is seeking an experienced Customer Outcome Manager for a leading provider of savings and lending products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead...
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