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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: 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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Salary: Competitive Package

Location: City of London

Date Posted: 7 October 2026

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Vice President Leveraged Finance to join their London-based team within the Global Corporate Investment Banking Division. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the origination, structuring, and execution of large cap leveraged buyout financings and direct lending transactions for private equity sponsors across EMEA.
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Salary: £130,000 - £170,000 per annum

Location: London

Date Posted: 6 October 2026

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking a Head of Operations to guide its Operations function through an exciting period of growth and transformation. Shape and deliver a robust operating model that underpins the organisation’s expansion, combining reliable execution with a forward-thinking programme of operational change. You will be at the heart of a technology-first approach, building scalable infrastructure and driving automation across teams in London and India.
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Salary: £900 - £1,000 per day

Location: London

Date Posted: 2 October 2026

A boutique management consultancy is seeking a highly knowledgeable Fund Transfer Pricing SME at Director level to play a pivotal role in an international banking group. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to leverage your deep expertise in Fund Transfer Pricing, working at the forefront of change and innovation within the financial services sector.
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Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Location: London

Date Posted: 1 October 2026

12 MONTH FTC - must be immediately available An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Data Management Analyst to join a globally respected investment organisation based in London. Looking for 3+ years of experience with: * Investment data * Reference data (securities, portfolios, indices) * Market data * Trade related data * Oversight of instrument data feed and overnight pricing * Fixed income and equity

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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