MERJE Ltd

Our client is a rapidly expanding wealth management firm who are looking for a Compliance Officer to join the team on a permanent basis. The Compliance Officer will be experienced and proactive to provide onsite compliance leadership and day to day support. This individual will be a core member of the Compliance team, reporting directly to the SMF16/17. The team undertakes asset management activities, servicing a fully retail client base. As such, the role requires strong working knowledge of FCA expectations for retail investment advice, portfolio management, order handling, appropriateness, suitability, conflicts, CASS awareness, and general conduct requirements. The ideal candidate will be confident working independently, approachable to staff at all levels, and capable of providing high quality, practical compliance guidance that supports good customer outcomes and business effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-Day Compliance Support Act as the primary point of contact for all compliance related queries Provide daily regulatory advice to investment directors, administrative staff, and local management Support local teams in understanding and meeting FCA requirements, company policies, and Conduct Rules Compliance Monitoring & Oversight Deliver and document compliance monitoring work allocated as part of the Compliance Monitoring Plan Perform file reviews, suitability checks, monitoring of investment activity, and periodic thematic reviews Oversee the conduct and compliance of Investment Directors within the office, ensuring adherence to best practice and policy Governance & Reporting Serve as a member of the Management Committee, contributing compliance input into local governance and escalating matters to the Board where appropriate Provide timely reporting to the SMF16/17 on any issues, breaches, risks, trends, or areas requiring remediation Assist with the preparation of management information (MI), commentary, and actions for internal governance forums Policy, Process & Risk Management Support the implementation, communication and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures Promote a strong compliance culture, good customer outcomes, and awareness of Consumer Duty principles Identify regulatory risks and assist in creating and tracking remediation plans Training & Staff Engagement Deliver local compliance briefings, onboarding support and periodic training on relevant regulatory topics Act as an approachable, trusted adviser who promotes a supportive and open compliance culture Key Requirements: Essential Strong compliance experience within retail investment management, wealth management, or stockbroking Experience working directly with retail clients from a compliance oversight or advisory perspective Solid understanding of FCA rules including COBS, SYSC, PROD, Consumer Duty, and SM&CR Experience conducting compliance monitoring, file reviews, or supervisory oversight Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and proactively identify risks Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders Desirable Previous experience in a multi-site firm or acting as onsite compliance presence Knowledge of CASS considerations relevant to stockbroking activity Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., CISI, ICA, or equivalent) Approachable and collaborative, with a willingness to support the business in a helpful, practical, and proactive manner Confident operating as the local compliance representative and trusted adviser High attention to detail with strong organisational skills Professional integrity and commitment to good customer outcomes Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.

MERJE are working with a Life Insurance client looking to hire a Senior Actuarial Reporting Manager on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This opportunity will be supporting the Reporting function with the analysis and review of Solvency II results and presenting these back to senior stakeholders. This will in turn be pivot for Capital and Business planning purposes around strategy. We're looking for a Qualified Actuary (FIA / FFA) with significant regulation experience across Solvency II and/or IFRS. Your experience will be most likely in Life Insurance but we're also open to considering those across Health and GI sectors. This opportunity requires candidates to be in Surrey 2-3 days per week. Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.

This is a newly created Financial Crime Advisory role within a large, well-established global financial services group operating across multiple jurisdictions. The position sits in the second line of defence , aligned to a mature and fast-growing payments business that continues to expand through acquisitions and new products. The role is highly business-facing and practical , focused on advising, influencing and solving real payments-related financial crime issues rather than purely designing frameworks. Role Responsibilities Act as the dedicated financial crime advisor for Payments Serve as a central point of contact for payments-related financial crime queries (c.40-60 per day) Advise on new products, jurisdictions, acquisitions, client migrations and system changes Join stakeholder calls to explain, challenge and defend AML controls Partner with global teams to deliver practical, risk-based solutions Support continuous improvement of payments-related financial crime processes Typical Questions You'll Handle Can this payment type be processed in this jurisdiction? What must be included in a payment message to comply with Wire Transfer Regulation? Does this cross-border flow trigger additional AML requirements? How do we evidence controls to banking partners and counterparties? Candidate Profile Strong payments background (ideally 4-5+ years in regulated payments environments) Solid understanding of payments regulation (e.g. PSD, wire transfers, cross-border payments) Second-line advisory experience with confidence engaging senior stakeholders Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach Culture & Environment Collaborative, entrepreneurial and low-ego culture Excellent work-life balance High autonomy, visibility and ownership Package £70k-£90k base (stretch to c.£95k+ for the right profile) 15% annual bonus Why Consider This Role Clear ownership of the payments financial crime advisory agenda Exposure to complex, real-world payments issues Suitable as a stepping-stone role or longer-term move

A well-established international bank is looking for a Compliance Officer to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract . This role will support the Head of Compliance across a broad range of regulatory and advisory responsibilities. Key requirements: Minimum 5 years' compliance experience within banking Strong compliance monitoring and testing experience Working knowledge of FCA regulations , including SMCR, Consumer Duty, BCOBS and SYSC Good understanding of FSCS requirements and AEOI reporting Experience supporting regulatory submissions and impact assessments Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple compliance activities This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across regulatory compliance within a banking environment.

Are you a Qualified Actuary who enjoys the idea of a different type of opportunity? Rather than just your typical technical role! Do you feel you have some creative/innovative flair that you can combine with your Actuarial skills? Are you interested in areas such as Product Development, Marketing and Sales, and Commercial Strategy? MERJE are working directly with a Life Insurance client who are looking for a Senior Actuary to join them with a key focus around Commercial Strategy and Marketing. This is a unique opportunity designed to combine your detailed approach to Actuarial numbers and data, with translating that information to the heart of the product, it's customers. You will lead activity and initiatives around product developments and enhancements and carrying that through to launching successful products in to the market and how they're communicated to current and prospective customers. We're aware this isn't a common role in the market - so here's what we're looking for. Qualified Actuary Comfortable working in and around senior leadership teams across different departments. Innovation and interest in Marketing, Sales and Distributions Technical expertise in Pricing and Product Development would be very transferable. Ownership and responsibility of carrying out strategy with the support of multiple teams. We're looking for candidates to be in London 2-3 days per week but also flexible to liaising with stakeholders across other locations. Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.

A well-established international bank is looking to appoint a Corporate Governance Manager to support the Board, its Committees and senior leadership team. This is a high-visibility role at the centre of the Bank's governance framework, working closely with the Chief of Staff & General Counsel and providing direct support to the Board and Non-Executive Directors. The role will play a key part in ensuring the Bank maintains strong governance practices and alignment with PRA and FCA expectations, while supporting effective Board and Committee operations. Key Responsibilities - Acting as Company Secretary to the Board and key Committees (Audit, Risk, Nomination & Remuneration) - Managing the full Board and Committee cycle, including agendas, papers, minute-taking and action tracking - Maintaining and enhancing the Bank's Corporate Governance framework and policies - Monitoring regulatory developments (PRA, FCA, UK Corporate Governance Code) and advising on implications - Managing statutory registers, Companies House filings and regulatory notifications - Supporting Board effectiveness reviews, director induction and training - Acting as a key link between the Board, senior management and Group governance teams - Supporting governance requirements across the Bank's UK subsidiaries You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Bank, as well as auditors, regulators and Group governance teams. Essential Requirements (Must Have) - Board & Committee exposure - experience supporting or acting as Company Secretary to a Board or Board-level committees, including agenda planning, minute-taking and action tracking - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with senior leaders including the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive team - Excellent organisational capability - able to manage governance cycles, competing deadlines and large volumes of documentation - Corporate governance experience within a regulated financial services organisation, with a good understanding of PRA and FCA expectations The Environment The role sits within a collaborative and professional governance team and reports to the Chief of Staff & General Counsel, who previously held the position and provides strong continuity and support. As the Bank continues to grow, there will be opportunities to further develop and strengthen governance practices across the organisation.

Compliance Officer Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Marlow Sector: International Insurance Salary: Competitive An international insurance group is looking to hire a Compliance Officer to join its Legal & Compliance team. The role sits within a small and collaborative compliance function supporting the UK regulated entity of a global insurance group that operates across multiple jurisdictions. Because of the international nature of the business, the role offers broad exposure to different regulatory environments, products and stakeholders across the organisation. Working closely with senior members of the Legal & Compliance team, the Compliance Officer will support a range of regulatory and operational compliance activities across the business. This includes supporting FCA compliance policies and procedures, assisting with intermediary onboarding and due diligence processes, maintaining compliance registers and documentation, supporting governance processes and committee administration, and assisting with compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting. The role provides strong exposure across the compliance function and the wider business, making it a good opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience within an international insurance environment. The business is looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working in a small team environment. The organisation recognises that the structure of the business and the international nature of the products can take time to fully understand, so a structured learning curve and strong support from the compliance team will be provided. Key Requirements Experience working in compliance within an FCA regulated environment Background within the insurance sector preferred Understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks and governance processes Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Comfortable working within a small team environment and taking ownership of work Proactive mindset with the confidence to ask questions and engage with the business Experience within insurance brokers, or wholesale insurance markets would be particularly relevant. Culture is an important part of the organisation. The Legal & Compliance function operates in a supportive and pragmatic way, working closely with the business to maintain strong regulatory standards while enabling commercial growth. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, gain meaningful exposure across the business and develop a well-rounded compliance skillset within an international insurance organisation. Hybrid working is offered with two days per week in Marlow