Hire independent consultants for financial services, on demand

Talent-on-Demand puts one specialist or a whole team on the ground in days, working under your direction. We match your brief with pre-vetted independent consultants, subject-matter experts and seasoned contractors. No recruitment agencies. No longlists. Just the right people, ready to deliver.

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Built for financial services. Curated by practitioners who've done the work.

Talent-on-Demand is how financial services organisations and consulting firms close capability gaps without the overhead of permanent hiring or the risk of generalist platforms. Hire individuals or full squads, always under your direction. Every brief is matched by practitioners who understand the regulatory context, the delivery pressure, and what ‘good’ looks like in financial services. No pile of 20 CVs: for every role, you get the 2-3 fits you can genuinely hire, from 60,000+ independents with MBB, Big 4 and senior FS operator backgrounds.

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How we helped an Australian bank accelerate payments product delivery with an on-demand talent squad

A major Australian bank needed to scale its acquiring and ecommerce capability fast. We assembled a three-person squad of experienced product managers covering online and merchant payments, mobile payment apps and payment gateways. The squad was fully operational within weeks, accelerating product enhancements without adding permanent headcount.

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How does it work?

A simple, fast, and flexible solution for your talent needs. All powered by elite independent consultants, expert contractors, interims, and fractionals with deep financial services sector expertise not found elsewhere.

Share your need

Post, call, or text us the details of your project, contract role or team: ideal talent profile, budget, timeline, and onsite or remote.

Select your talent

Within 48–72 hours, you get a curated shortlist of 2-3 pre-vetted specialists per role, with confirmed availability, day rates and FS delivery experience.

Get your work done

You interview and choose. We handle contracting, compliance, payments, and onboarding logistics. Your talent is on the ground in days, not months.

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Frequently asked questions

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About Outsized

What we stand for, what our team looks like, and where in the world you can find us!

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Testimonials from some of our management consulting and financial services clients

“Great experience working with the Outsized team. Fast and flexible. They work well with big corporates and help to reduce the complexity of managing contractors. Look forward to the next project.”
Ben Simpfendorfer, Partner, Oliver Wyman
“We rely on Outsized to connect us with independent talent, find us the best people, ensure they’re well-supported, and know that someone’s always thinking ahead about our future talent needs.”
Justin Schnoor, Head of Resourcing, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered
“Professional service provider. Very responsive and helpful. Understand our needs and come up with solutions quickly. Close follow up. “
Elizabeth Yeo, Talent Acquisition Team Leader, Manulife
“The team at Outsized work hard at making sure that your requirements are met exactly, with regards to the skills level, as well as the type of person you are looking for. They are very efficient, and understand the urgency with which some of these requests come. They also manage your expectations well. “
Sarishnie Moodley, Head of Customer Intelligence, Old Mutual
“Outsized has a phenomenal attitude towards their customers and stakeholders and this is reflected in their service to us. We know that if we ever require their assistance that we will receive a prompt response and all hands on deck to assist us in finding the perfect independent talent.”
Astrid Rabey, Sr Manager, Deloitte
“Outsized combine speed and quality, two things we value greatly. They allow us to access a white-collar freelance market across Asia that ensures we always have the right expertise and knowledge to deliver for our clients.”
Alpesh Shah, Senior Partner and Managing Director, BCG
“Outsized are very professional, highly responsive and take time to really understand the needs of their clients. They go beyond the expected by constantly checking on their clients to ensure that their service meets clients' expectations. “
Sam Koross, Procurement Manager, FSD Africa
“The Outsized team is the best at what they do. They are professional, have the right candidates and makes a hiring manager's life easy. They communicate clearly and you know what to expect when. “
Natasha Rademeyer, Head of Pricing, Discovery