Banking Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Senior Full Stack Developer (Kotlin, React) - Banking - London
Posted Today by Salt
Senior Full Stack Developer (Kotlin, React) - Banking - LondonDaily rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35)Duration: 6 - 12 mont...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Commercial Assessor Trainer in Electrical (Bank)
Posted Today by Chichester College Group
Commercial Assessor Trainer in Electrical (Bank)When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online...
- Rate £55 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1SB
Business Analyst / Business Engineer – Mobile Banking
Posted Today by RM IT Professional Resources AG
Your tasks:Analysieren und Strukturieren von Kundenbedürfnissen, fachlichen Anforderungen und komplexen Problemstellunge...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Zürich, Switzerland
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senior data engineer (banking / java / oracle)
Posted Today by Randstand (USA)
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team supporting a major digital banking initiative.In this...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location saint petersburg, florida (remote)
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Privileged Access Management SME - Banking - London, City
Posted 1 day ago by Scarlet Fraser Associates
Privileged Access Management SME - Banking - London, City. Our client, an investment bank based in the City of London, r...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location London, City
Information Security Architect - Salesforce - Banking
Posted 1 day ago by Rothstein Recruitment Ltd
Excellent opportunity open for a Information Security Architect to join a major UK Bank during a massive digital transfo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London
Quantexa IT Project Manager - Banking Financial Crime project
Posted 2 days ago by ComTech Europe Limited
Job DescriptionFor one of our Clients in the banking sector, we are looking for an IT Project Manager who has Quantexa t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London 3 days per week with rest remote possible
Payments SME – Banking Licence & Payments Transformation
Posted 4 days ago by Strike IT
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of the organisation's future payments strategy and operating model.P...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
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Need PCDC Certified Pega Decision Engineer/ CDH Developer with strong Banking ex...
Posted 5 days ago by Synergy Technologies, LLC
Job DescriptionPega Decision Engineer/ CDH Developer is responsible for working on and has experience with Customer Deci...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Business Analyst - Banking & Financial Services
Posted 5 days ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
ResponsibilitiesFacilitate requirements gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholdersDocument business pro...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or New York, New York
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Urgent Opening - Hogan Application Developer with Core Banking Domain - Remote
Posted 5 days ago by SunRay Enterprise Inc
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and enhance applications within the Hogan Core Banking platform.Analyze business...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Banking Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a banking contractor do?
The banking sector is one of the most active employers of contractors in the UK, engaging specialists across technology, finance, risk, compliance, operations, and change management on a fixed-term basis. Contract roles arise most frequently during regulatory change programmes, technology modernisation projects, mergers and acquisitions, cost reduction initiatives, and when specialist capability is needed quickly that cannot be sourced or developed internally. Banks and building societies across retail, corporate, investment, and private banking all use contractors extensively, particularly in London where the density of financial institutions creates a highly active contracting market.
The skills most valued in banking contract roles depend entirely on the discipline, but several themes recur across the sector. Strong understanding of financial products and regulatory frameworks relevant to banking, whether that is retail credit, capital markets, payment systems, or wealth management, is consistently valued and commands a premium over generalist candidates. Technology contractors working in banking need familiarity with the complex, often legacy-heavy systems environments that characterise large financial institutions. Compliance and risk professionals need working knowledge of the FCA, PRA, and Bank of England's regulatory expectations. Change and transformation contractors benefit significantly from prior banking sector experience given the cultural and operational complexity of the environment.
What is the market like for banking contractors?
Banking remains one of the strongest and most resilient contractor markets in the UK. Regulatory change driven by the FCA, PRA, and international bodies such as Basel continues to generate significant demand for compliance, risk, and technology contractors. The ongoing digitalisation of banking services, open banking initiatives, and the response to competitive pressure from challenger banks and fintechs are driving sustained technology contractor demand. Rates in banking are at the premium end of their respective disciplines, reflecting both the complexity of the environment and the ongoing scarcity of professionals with genuine banking sector experience.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do banking contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for banking roles in Manchester typically range from £500 to £950 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many banking vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 310 banking contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to August 2026.