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Banking & Financial Services Jobs UK | Latest Open Roles

Apply for a wide range of banking and financial services jobs with Robert Walters. We recruit for permanent, contract, and interim positions across London, the South East, the Midlands, and the North West. From retail and investment banking to hedge funds, asset management, and private equity, find your next career move in the UK’s dynamic financial sector.

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Salary: £125,000 - £150,000 per annum + Additional benefits

Location: City of London

Date Posted: 20 October 2026

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sanctions Advisory specialist to join a leading financial institution in a high-profile, senior advisory capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sanctions professional to take on a position of significant responsibility, advising on complex sanctions matters, influencing strategic risk decisions and engaging with senior business and risk stakeholders.
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Salary: £57,000 - £74,000 per annum

Location: City of London

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

A prestigious wealth management firm in London is seeking a Senior Wealth Planner to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work within a niche environment where excellence, authenticity, and empathy are at the heart of everything they do. You will be instrumental in supporting a Wealth Manager with the administrative management of client portfolios, helping to build and nurture client relationships, and contributing to the growth of the business.
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Salary: Negotiable

Location: London

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Valuations Analyst to join their EMEA Valuations team within Product Control. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of market activities, ensuring fair value and accuracy across the bank’s books. You will be instrumental in supporting and maintaining valuation systems, applying market data and sensitivity parameters, and collaborating with various departments to deliver precise results.
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Salary: Competitive Package

Location: City of London

Date Posted: 16 October 2026

Robert Walters is the world’s most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services for businesses of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. We help organisations find the skills and solutions to reach their goals and assist talented professionals to power their unique potential. We offer our people incredible career opportunities as well as an inclusive culture and flexible working.
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Salary: Negotiable

Location: London

Date Posted: 14 October 2026

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Vice President Product and Valuation Controller to join their London-based Product Control team. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of independent valuation oversight and control for the trading balance sheet, while also supporting P&L reporting processes. You will be a key partner to Front Office and Risk teams, providing insight and challenge on valuations and fair value reporting.
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Salary: £500 - £600 per day

Location: City of London

Date Posted: 14 October 2026

Senior Analyst, Investment Compliance opportunity in London, with a strong focus on Charles River (CRD) rule building and configuration. The firm is open to both permanent (£90,000 - £95,000 salary) and interim appointments, with a preference for interim candidates on either a day-rate or FTC basis for an initial 6 months. The interim budget is flexible and could be higher for the right candidate. The role requires four days a week in the London office
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Salary: £130,000 - £150,000 per annum

Location: London

Date Posted: 13 October 2026

Trading Algorithm Strategist is a senior role within the Algo dev team as a highly skilled engineer. Responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated trading algorithms that enhance the execution capabilities of our broker platform for our valued clients. This role requires a blend of strong technical skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. Required to optimize our algorithmic logic and develop high-performance logic for quantitative trading strategies. Ability to build, design and architect technological solutions. The Trading Algo Strategist will join a globally distributed team developing strategic Algo applications. The applications are deployed providing Best Execution Algorithms, SOR (Smart Order Routing), CRB (Centralized Risk Book) and IOB (Internal Order Book) capabilities. These are low-latency, high-throughput, resilient applications which require careful consideration of both functional and non-functional requirements. Typically, the team will work on various development tasks depending on experience such as implementing new features for clients further improving latency, and others. Expected to suggest technological improvements for the platform to ensure the good evolution of the platform.
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Salary: Negotiable

Location: London

Date Posted: 9 October 2026

* Join a globally recognised investment firm with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development, offering you the chance to work alongside professionals from around the world. * Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training programmes designed to support your growth and enhance your skills within a supportive leadership structure.
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Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Location: South West London

Date Posted: 8 October 2026

Due Diligence Researcher 3/6 month FTC based in Twickenham, offering a salary of £35,000pa, with one day per week working from home available upon successful completion of training (typically after three months)
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Salary: £53,000 - £63,000 per annum

Location: London

Date Posted: 8 October 2026

A leading global investment bank is seeking an Associate Business Manager for their Institutional Equities division in London. This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of a cross-border trading business, supporting both high-touch and low-touch Cash Equities desks as well as ETF operations.

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  • What types of financial services jobs are most in demand in the UK?

    The UK market is seeing high demand for roles in risk, compliance, operations, and regulatory change, as well as traditional banking and investment positions.

    Companies in London, the South East, and major regional hubs offer opportunities for professionals seeking a career in the sector. Get in touch with our banking and financial service recruiters to find a role that suits you.

  • Which locations offer the most financial services jobs in the UK?

    London remains the leading hub for financial services jobs, but there are growing opportunities in the South East, Midlands, and North West.

    Major cities like Manchester and Birmingham attract both permanent and contract professionals, with various banking and financial services jobs.

    Browse the latest openings today, using the location filter to find vacancies in your region.

  • What are the benefits of working in financial services contract jobs?

    Contract roles in financial services offer flexibility, exposure to diverse projects, and the chance to quickly build experience with leading employers.

    Many professionals use financial services contract jobs to expand their networks and gain specialist skills.

    Register your CV so one of our contract recruiters can be in touch if a temporary opportunity suiting your skillset arises.