Contingent Staffing for Compliance, Risk and Security Transformation

Storm2 is a specialist financial services contingent staffing partner focused exclusively on regulated financial services environments across the US.

We Understand Regulatory-Driven Transformation in Payments, Banking, Wealth & Fintech.

In regulated finance, timing is not optional.
Regulatory deadlines. Audit findings. AI governance scrutiny. NYDFS enforcement cycles. PCI remediation. When these hit, you need specialist capability immediately. Which is why we've built our contractor expertise around financial services compliance, risk and security transformation.

Proven Delivery In High-Impact Teams

Why We’re Leaders in Contingent Staffing

Speed

Qualified consultant shortlists delivered within 24–48 hours through our deep, niche financial services contractor network. Average time to fill = 14 days.

Transparency

Clear rate alignment, structured shortlists, and consistent communication ensure you know exactly where your contract hiring process stands at every stage.

Specialism

World class depth of sector knowledge. Network of over 2.3m senior and specialist consultants.

Low Risk

Governance-aligned onboarding, structured contracts, and replacement protection provide flexibility without compromising compliance.

Service

World-class quality service, tailor-made experiences for each unique customer. Rated 4.9/5* based on hundreds of reviews.

Delivery

If we take on a contract mandate, we commit to delivering aligned, mandate-ready talent quickly and professionally.

Specialist Financial Services Contractors for Regulatory-Driven Transformation

We focus on the areas where regulatory pressure creates urgent demand – providing flexible, scalable contract talent across:

AI Governance & Model Risk Contractors

Our network includes: Head of AI Governance, Director of Responsible AI, Model Risk Management Lead, AI Risk & Controls Lead, Algorithmic Assurance Director.

Cybersecurity & IT Risk Contractors

Our network includes: Interim CISO, Director of Cybersecurity, IT Risk & Controls Lead, Security Risk & Compliance Manager, Cloud Security Program Lead.

Payments & PCI Compliance Contractors

Our network includes: PCI Program Director, Payments Compliance Manager, QSA-aligned Consultant, PCI Remediation Lead, Cardholder Data Security Specialist.

IT Transformation Contractors

Our network includes: IT Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, Transformation Delivery Lead, Cloud Migration Project Manager, Infrastructure Upgrade PM, Application Modernisation Specialist, Business Change Analyst, PMO Analyst.

ISO 27001 & SOC 2 Readiness Contractors

Our network includes: ISO Program Director, SOC 2 Readiness Consultant, Information Security Lead, Security Governance Manager, Audit Readiness Specialist.

Regulatory Change & Audit Contractors

Our network includes: Chief Compliance Officer, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Audit Transformation Lead, Compliance Automation Lead, Head of Regulatory Change.

How We Deliver Top-Tier Financial Services Contractors

Project

Scoping

Define objectives, timelines, and resource needs to align consultants with your business outcomes

Consultant Selection

Select fully‑referenced professionals into your teams to accelerate delivery and strengthen governance

Shortlist

Ensures rigorous vetting, customer interviews, reference checks, and cultural fit to secure the right expertise

Offer & Beyond

We provide structured onboarding, transparent costs, and continuous support to sustain performance against deliverables

Contractor Services To Meet Your Requirements

  • Emerging AI governance leadership
  • Model risk expansion
  • Compliance automation build-outs
  • Enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation
  • AI governance framework implementation
  • Model risk remediation and regulatory response
  • PCI DSS program delivery and audit preparation
  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification readiness
  • Regulatory change and audit transformation initiatives
  • PCI DSS v4.0 implementation
  • SOC 2 readiness
  • AI governance program build-outs
  • Cybersecurity remediation
  • AML transformation

Flexible Contingent Staffing for Regulated FinTech

Modern financial services businesses need a workforce that can scale up or down in line with regulatory, audit, and transformation demands.

Contingent staffing allows you to:

  • Deploy specialist expertise without permanent headcount risk

  • Accelerate time-sensitive programs

  • Bridge leadership gaps during regulatory change

  • Deliver project-specific outcomes with defined accountability

We operate specifically within regulated financial services transformation.

That focus shapes everything we do.

Deep Regulated Financial Services & Technology Expertise

We support mandates aligned to:

  • PCI DSS
  • NYDFS Part 500
  • NIST CSF and NIST AI RMF
  • ISO 27001 and SOC 2
  • SOX and GLBA
  • BSA, AML and KYC

Frequently Asked Questions.

How quickly can you deploy financial services contractors?

We typically provide a qualified shortlist within 24-48 hours for high-demand compliance, cybersecurity, and AI governance roles. Our average time to fill is 14 days.

Do you support procurement onboarding?

Yes. We regularly work with mature procurement teams and structured vendor onboarding processes.

Are your contractors experienced in regulated environments?

Yes. We focus exclusively on regulated fintech and financial services environments, with expertise aligned to PCI DSS, NYDFS Part 500, NIST, ISO, SOC 2, AML/KYC and related mandates.

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