Compliance Officer Contract Jobs in London
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Regulatory Compliance Officer – 6 Months Temp/potential Temp to Perm
Posted 2 days ago by Prime Personnel
A prestigious international Bank is seeking a dynamic individual to join its busy Compliance department.This role is for...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, United Kingdom
Depositary Control Officer, Client Portfolio Compliance M/F
Posted 2 days ago by Caceis
Job summaryWhat is the opportunity? CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Principal Planning Officer/Senior Compliance Officer (Planning)
Posted 3 days ago by Aatom Recruitment
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Planning professional to support a busy Development Management and Plann...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Claygate, Surrey
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Private Rented Sector Sustainment & Compliance Officer
Posted 1 week ago by Brent Council
About the roleYou will manage a caseload of residents at risk of homelessness, working proactively to sustain tenancies,...
- Rate £44,685 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Wembley, England, United Kingdom
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SMCR & T&C Compliance Officer , CPD Requirements , Private Banking
Posted 2 weeks ago by JJ Search
The CompanyOur client is a highly recognised Private Bank specialising in investment, institutional asset management &am...
- Rate £80,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
SMCR & T&C Compliance Officer , CPD Requirements , Private Banking
Posted 2 weeks ago by JJ Search Ltd
The CompanyOur client is a highly recognised Private Bank specialising in investment, institutional asset management &am...
- Rate £80,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location North West London (NW2)
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About Our Compliance Officer Contract Roles in London
What does a compliance officer contractor do?
Compliance Officer contractors are engaged to help organisations manage their regulatory obligations, implement compliance frameworks, monitor adherence to rules and policies, and respond to regulatory change or enforcement activity. The work varies significantly by sector, but commonly includes maintaining compliance policies and procedures, conducting compliance monitoring and testing, managing regulatory relationships and correspondence, preparing for and supporting regulatory examinations, providing compliance advice to business lines, and overseeing training programmes. Compliance Officer contractors are deployed most frequently in financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, legal, and other regulated sectors where the consequences of regulatory failure are significant.
The core competencies for Compliance Officer contracting include combine a strong technical understanding of the relevant regulatory framework with practical experience implementing and operating compliance controls in a regulated business environment. In financial services, knowledge of FCA and PRA rules and expectations, including Consumer Duty, MiFID II, SMCR, and relevant prudential requirements, is widely expected depending on the business type. In healthcare and pharmaceuticals, familiarity with MHRA requirements and GxP compliance standards is the relevant expertise. Across all sectors, the ability to interpret regulatory requirements practically, engage constructively with regulators, and advise business stakeholders without creating unnecessary operational friction is the hallmark of an effective Compliance Officer contractor.
What is the market like for compliance officer contractors?
The Compliance Officer contract market is notably reliably busy specialist markets within financial services and other regulated industries. Regulatory change driven by the FCA, PRA, and European regulators continues to generate sustained demand for compliance contractors who can implement new requirements quickly and effectively. Consumer Duty implementation, operational resilience, and ESG disclosure requirements have all created significant compliance contracting demand in financial services over the past two years. The market is resilient to economic cycles, as compliance spend is largely non-discretionary. Experienced Compliance Officers with relevant regulatory knowledge and sector experience command rates that reflect the expertise required.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do compliance officer contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for compliance officer roles in London typically range from £440 to £825 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many compliance officer vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 compliance officer contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to July 2026.