Is there an easier way to manage risk?

Our monthly digest to help you digest your coffee ? Take a break from emails, pause the office banter, delay that meeting for a couple of minutes...

Top Tip

Simplify your risk management ??

Competition is everywhere and regulation is increasing. You know your business needs efficient risk management. Hiring the right people is one step in the journey, another is ditching those spreadsheets and embracing risk technology.

Platforms like RiskSmart have all the tools SMEs need to simplify their risk management without the overwhelm. It’s a platform as powerful as you need it to be.

Manage your risk with confidence ??

Ask the Experts

Businesses will be looking to fortify their senior management teams in the face of increasing regulatory pressure, technological advancements, and economic uncertainty in 2024.

For those considering Executive Search as an answer to their senior hiring needs, they will be weighing the pros and cons of specialist recruitment strategies vs cost and timescales.

Richard Abelson , experienced in senior-level hiring within financial services, shares his advice:

“Executive Search doesn't have to be a burden for your business. Hiring strategies for your c-suite and senior management team require higher levels of dedication and expertise to find the right person, but we've worked hard to strike the balance between delivering results and reducing the challenges usually associated with the process. MERJE's Executive Talent solution reduces timescales and upfront costs while focusing on achieving long-term success for your business."

Find out more about Executive Talent here .

MERJE Meets

Ryan Swann , Founder, RiskSmart

AI is a hot topic across all industries at the moment. How do you think it will impact GRC business functions?

"Generative AI is a game-changer. However, it’s about using it for the right things. We talk about the art and the science of risk management and both are equally important. AI will make certain parts of the role easier by automating some manual tasks but it will never remove the need to build relationships across the business and get out and understand what's really going on. The human element – judgement, critical thinking, and relationship building – will always be essential."

Read the full Q&A with Ryan here .

What did you say?

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"I truly appreciate your time and effort in assisting me with the application process. Your dedication to your role as a recruiter is evident, and I was left impressed by your professionalism and attention to detail.

"Building and maintaining a positive relationship with you is important to me, as I value your expertise and guidance in the industry.

"Thank you once again for your understanding and patience. I look forward to the possibility of working together on future opportunities."

Feedback received for Gemma Cardew from Andrés, Liquidity Risk Team Leader

Gemma, specialises in Finance & Audit recruitment across all areas of financial services. Give her a bell ??

Pet of the Month

This month's pet portrait is Sidney, Jake Kelly 's handsome cockapoo who is ready for the hotter weather to come back so he can play fetch at the park again ? He's also the spitting image of the dog emoji - ??

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