Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Oversight Contractors

Storm2 is a specialist compliance staffing agency supporting financial services organizations across banking, payments, wealth, and fintech.

We deploy experienced compliance and audit professionals into regulator-visible programs where governance, documentation, and control effectiveness matter most.

Financial regulatory change never slows down.

Financial institutions operate under constant scrutiny from regulators, internal audit, and risk committees. When controls need strengthening or remediation timelines tighten, organizations often need specialist capability quickly. Thats where we come in.

Regulatory Staffing Services for Financial Institutions

Financial services organizations frequently require additional capability during periods of regulatory pressure or organizational change.

Storm2 provides flexible regulatory staffing services across a range of mandates, including:

  • Regulatory change programs

  • Financial crime and AML remediation

  • Data protection and privacy compliance

  • Internal audit transformation

  • Control testing and audit readiness

  • Governance and risk framework implementation

These programs often operate under tight regulatory deadlines, where contract specialists provide the speed and expertise needed to deliver outcomes.

Compliance & Audit in Regulated Financial Services

Our compliance and audit specialists understand how governance frameworks intersect with operational risk.

Compliance, audit, and regulatory oversight are closely connected disciplines within financial services.

Storm2 supports demand for compliance and regulatory contractors across:

  • Internal audit reviews and controls testing

  • Regulatory remediation programs

  • Financial crime compliance initiatives

  • Data protection and privacy governance

  • Regulatory reporting and documentation

  • Enterprise risk and compliance frameworks

Through targeted regulatory staffing services, these professionals embed within compliance, audit, risk, and technology teams to strengthen governance and reduce regulatory exposure.

When Organizations Use Compliance & Audit Contractors

Organizations typically engage compliance and audit specialists when:

  • Regulatory deadlines require rapid program delivery

  • Internal audit identifies control gaps

  • Compliance frameworks require redesign or expansion

  • Financial crime and AML oversight increases

  • Technology systems introduce new risk exposure

  • Governance reporting requirements grow

These mandates often require specialist experience that may not exist internally.

Contract professionals provide immediate capability without expanding permanent headcount.

Pre-vetted Compliance & Audit Contractors

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:

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

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

Our network includes: Compliance Analyst, Audit & Controls Contractor, Head of Regulatory Change, VP of Audit & Controls, Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Head of Compliance, Director of Financial Crime Compliance, Audit Transformation Lead.

Our network includes: GRC Consultant, Risk & Controls Analyst, ISO 27001 Implementation Lead, SOC 2 Readiness Consultant, Chief Risk Officer (CRO), VP of GRC Programs, Head of Vendor Risk Management.

Our network includes: IT Project Manager, Technical Program Manager, Transformation Delivery Lead, Cloud Migration Project Manager, Cross-Border Compliance Advisor, Director of Technology Risk, Transformation Program Director, Compliance Automation Lead.

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.

Storm2 is great to partner with. Working with the team was more than just working with a vendor, it really did feel like a partnership. They provided constant feedback about the talent selection process which we were able to use to strengthen the process.

Erich JohnsonSenior Technical Recruiter at Zensurance

It was an absolute pleasure partnering with Storm2 for our recruitment needs. The team communicated regularly throughout the recruitment process and always provided professional, friendly and quality support. I would highly recommend using Storm2 as a dedicated talent partner for your hiring needs.

Andre Barwinski-BrownHead of People at Battleface

We’ve had great success working with Storm2 as our recruiting partner. The team always impress us with the speed and calibre of candidates provided, resulting in us making some critical hires sooner than expected. I highly recommend Storm2 and look forward to continuing our partnership.

Saiful KhandakerCEO & Founder at Fintech Ecosystem Development

Storm2 has consistently brought us high quality and engaged candidates that have resulted in some great new hires. Each recruiter and account manager I've partnered with has genuinely been a joy to work with!

Chelsea SearanHuman Resources at Instant.co

My experience working with the team at Storm2 has been nothing short of excellent. We are a hyper-growth company, with roles that are not straightforward to fill. Our consultant, Daniel, was exceptionally patient, understanding of the brief, and quick to deliver candidate profiles that hit the mark. . . 10/10 would recommend.

Emilie RichieTalent Acquisition Manager at Taptap Send