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Retail Finance and Sales Support Specialist
Posted Today by Euro Projects Recruitment
The Retail Finance and Sales Support Specialist RoleWorking as part of a small team, you will provide day-to-day support...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Pound Lane, Basildon (SS15), SS14 3AF
D365 Finance SME (Qualified Accountant) - Insurance Transformation
Posted Today by William Alexander Recruitment Ltd
D365 Finance SME (Qualified Accountant) - Insurance TransformationOur sister company Stellarmann is supporting a leading...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Greater London
SAP AI Validation Consultant (Finance / Order to Cash)
Posted Today by Mako Professionals
SAP AI Validation Consultant (Finance / Order to Cash)Contract | 3 to 6 months, possible extension | Remote, U.S. hours...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Florida
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Head of Learning - Financial Advice Training Academy
Posted Today by Henlee Resourcing & Consulting Ltd
Head of Learning - Financial Advice Training Academy12-Month Fixed Term Contract (likely to extend / go perm)Swindon (Hy...
- Rate £95,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Swindon
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About Our Financial Services Contract Roles
What does a financial services contractor do?
Financial Services is one of the UK's most significant and active contracting sectors, engaging professionals across technology, risk, compliance, operations, finance, change management, and data on a contract basis to support the ongoing operation, transformation, and regulatory compliance of banks, insurers, asset managers, payment companies, and other regulated financial institutions. The breadth of the sector means that contractors working in financial services span an enormous range of disciplines, from software engineers building trading platforms and mobile banking apps to compliance officers implementing Consumer Duty requirements, and from quantitative analysts building risk models to project managers delivering core banking system replacements.
What distinguishes financial services contracting from equivalent roles in other sectors is the regulatory overlay that governs the industry and the consequent premium placed on contractors who understand the regulatory context, the products and processes specific to the sector, and the cultural and governance norms of working within a regulated financial institution. The FCA and PRA maintain significant supervisory activity across the industry, creating a continuous pipeline of regulatory change programmes that drive contractor demand in compliance, risk, technology, and finance. Financial services also maintains some of the strongest rate premiums in the UK contracting market, reflecting the complexity of the environment and the institutional preference for contractors with sector-specific experience who can contribute without an extended induction.
What is the market like for financial services contractors?
Financial services is consistently one of the two or three most active contracting sectors in the UK, particularly in London where the concentration of banking, insurance, and asset management firms creates a deep and liquid contractor market. Regulatory change driven by the FCA and PRA, ongoing digital transformation programmes, and the continuing need to manage complex technology estates have all sustained strong contractor demand through recent economic cycles. The sector's structural preference for specialist contract resource, combined with the premium it places on sector experience, means that financial services contractors across most disciplines can command rates above those available in comparable non-financial services roles.
How much do financial services contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for financial services roles 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 financial services vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 480 financial services contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.