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MERJE Executive Talent is an effective senior-level hiring solution which adapts to your unique needs.

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Bespoke

Completely adaptable to the needs of your company

Expert

Guaranteed industry expertise or we won’t take it on

Effective

We focus on lasting success, not quick wins

Time-Saving

Efficient, reliable processes to suit any business

Cost-Efficient

Get better than Executive Search results at a lower cost

Think Executive Search, but better

Traditional Executive Search firms can be expensive, time-consuming, and require significant upfront payments without any guarantee of delivery.

Opting for our Executive Talent solution removes those challenges.
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BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |
BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE completes senior assignments in just 8-10 weeks on average!   |   Reduce the risk with flexible payment options to suit any business   |   BREAKING NEWS   |   MERJE delivers on more executive search appointments than ever before!   |   Access vast networks of untapped talent   |

Drive your vision
From search to success

Our team combines specialist industry expertise; in-depth understanding of the recruitment world; dedicated senior search resources; and genuine commitment to supporting your long-term business goals.

Finding your next C-Suite leader, Head of, or Executive professional has never been more achievable.

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The team were excellent. Great at understanding the brief, found a ton of candidates quickly and efficiently, smooth process right through to onboarding and invoicing.

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MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry
MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry
MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry
MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry
MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry

Why choose MERJE

10

weeks on average from instruction to offer acceptance

50

of 2024 senior placements were candidates of under-represented groups

300

increase in senior appointments since 2020

Access to hidden talent

A network of senior professionals built over decades. Established relationships with talented leaders who aren’t active in the job market but could still be interested in your role.

Serious about D&I

Employing an array of tools, techniques, and expertise to deliver diverse shortlists and address under-representation in the industry.

Low upfront risk

Adaptable payment terms to suit any organisation, including little-to-no upfront fee if preferred. Negotiable fee options dependent on the nature of the project.

Expertise you can bank on

We’re honest, consultative experts. Not only will we advise the best strategy, but we’ll tell you if it’s not something we have expertise in.

Who are you looking for?

MERJE Executive Talent is tailored to critical senior hires. Senior management, Heads of department, C-Suite and Board-level appointments – we’ve got your Executive Search needs covered.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Chief Operating Officer (COO)   |   Chief Risk Officer (CRO)   |   Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)   |   Chief Financial Officer (CFO)   |   Chief Data Officer (CDO)   |   Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)   |   Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Audit Director   |   Change Director   |   Credit Risk Director   |   Contact Centre Director   |   Customer Experience Director   |   Finance Director   |   Financial Crime Director   |   Fraud Director   |   Operations Director   |   Risk & Compliance Director   |   Strategy Director   |   Transformation Director   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |
Head of Audit   |   Head of Change   |   Head of Credit Risk   |   Head of Contact Centre   |   Head of Customer Experience   |   Head of Finance   |   Head of Financial Crime   |   Head of Fraud   |   Head of Legal   |   Head of Operations   |   Head of Risk & Compliance   |   Head of Transformation   |

Meet the experts

Each project is led by a true expert in the field of executive search recruitment with specialist industry knowledge. We ensure you have all the support you need to find the leader you’re looking for.

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MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry
MERJE Co-Founder and Managing Director, Rick has poured his passion for building relationships into making MERJE the leading recruitment consultancy it is today.
25 years’ experience in senior Financial Services recruitment and an absolute expert in Governance, Risk & Compliance roles.
“Richard and his team bring a combination of good customer service, industry contacts and professionalism to any assignment. I would not hesitate in recommending him and his services.” – Group Compliance Director, Insurance
Rick has the gift of the gab and spends most of his days chatting away on the phone. This is what has helped him build is vast network of senior leaders over the decades!

Richard Abelson

MERJE Executive Talent | The go-to alternative for executive search needs in the Financial Services industry
Managing Director and MERJE Co-Founder, Ed leads operations from London, establishing the southern team as go-to experts in the FS space.
18 years’ recruiting senior roles across Governance, Risk & Compliance within the Financial Services industry.
“I have sourced 75% of my newly appointed management team through Edward and the MERJE experience has been first class. He is the first person I pick up the phone to for all my recruitment needs.” – Head of Compliance, Commercial Bank
Ed’s attention to detail is second to none. Rest assured that your critical senior hiring project is in safe hands with him at the helm!

Edward Manson

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