• Locations

  City of London, London

• Salary

  £450 - £515 per day

• Sector

  Finance, Procurement & Legal, Risk & Compliance

• Type

  Temporary

Morgan Hunt are currently working with a leading Government Executive Agency in their search for an experienced Compliance Officer to support workload and project-based initiatives within the Operational Risk & Compliance team.

This interim contract is focused on revisiting and refining compliance frameworks, improving policy and procedures, and delivering enhancements to IT surveillance systems for the next financial year. The role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders, providing strategic input and credible compliance expertise to move key projects forward.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in financial markets compliance within either a regulated financial services firm or a regulatory authority. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders and have the ability to design and improve compliance structures in a project-led environment.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly respected financial markets body at the interface of public and private sectors. You will play a key role in shaping future compliance structures, contributing to major projects, and influencing strategic decision-making.

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Hybrid – 3 days on-site (London-based office)

Daily Rate: £450.00 – £515.00 per day (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Temporary (up to 6 months, potential extension)

Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

· Review, refine, and enhance the existing compliance framework.

· Drive improvements to policies and procedures, with a focus on IT surveillance systems (project delivery for next financial year).

· Lead on compliance-related projects, providing input on structure, governance, and monitoring.

· Assess team structures and produce recommendations through case studies.

· Collaborate with senior stakeholders across operational and risk teams, ensuring credibility and strategic alignment.

· Support ongoing regulatory and compliance initiatives to strengthen best practices.

Candidate Profile

· Proven financial markets compliance experience within a regulated firm or regulatory authority.

· Strong understanding of compliance risk assessment and mitigation.

· Experience leading compliance projects, including policy and IT system improvements.

· Demonstrable ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with credibility.

· Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

· A structured, professional approach with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV or contact for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.