In Australia’s highly regulated financial services sector, demand for specialist interim resourcing has never been greater. From compliance projects and remediation programs to large-scale transformation initiatives, financial institutions need rapid access to expertise.
But too often, the decision to hire interims is reduced to a day rate comparison. While cost matters, this approach overlooks the fundamental drivers of value, such as outcomes, cultural alignment, and specialist capability.
At Momenta Group, we believe it’s time for Australian firms to move beyond day rates and focus on the true value of interim resourcing.
Download our full guide to discover how to go beyond day rates and unlock real value from your contingent workforce.
Why interim resourcing in financial services matters
The financial services industry is under pressure from every angle:
- Regulatory demands from APRA, ASIC and ACCC
- Increased scrutiny around consumer outcomes, financial crime, and risk governance
- Transformation programs driven by digitisation, customer expectations, and competition
- Tight talent markets, particularly in compliance, AML, KYC, and remediation
Against this backdrop, interim professionals are not just “extra hands” – they provide critical specialist capability to keep firms compliant, resilient, and transformation-ready.
The limitations of day rate thinking
Focusing solely on cost can create hidden risks:
- Missed expertise: Cheaper, generalist interims may lack the domain depth to meet regulatory deadlines or manage complex remediation.
- Integration challenges: Poor cultural fit leads to higher turnover, lost time, and repeated onboarding costs.
- Hidden costs: Errors, rework, or compliance breaches can cost far more than day rate savings.
- Outcome blind spots: If performance is measured only in “days billed,” firms lose sight of milestones, stakeholder impact, and knowledge transfer.
Why specialist interim talent delivers more value
Specialist interims bring domain expertise, credibility, and a faster ramp-up, particularly in areas such as:
- Financial crime and AML/KYC
- Regulatory remediation and redress programs
- Risk management and conduct regulation
- Customer outcomes and governance frameworks
By deploying specialist interims, firms can avoid costly compliance failures, meet deadlines more efficiently, and upskill their permanent workforce.
Moving beyond day rates: a new framework
A more forward-looking approach to interim resourcing focuses on outcomes and impact:
Consultative scoping: Aligning interim roles with business outcomes, not just job descriptions
Technical and cultural assessments: Evaluating capability and fit, not just CVs
Robust vetting: Background checks, references, and conflict reviews
Outcome-based measures: Tracking regulatory deliverables, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder satisfaction
This outcome-driven model ensures firms get true return on investment, not just cost savings on paper.
Download our full guide to discover how to go beyond day rates and unlock real value from your contingent workforce.
From burden to opportunity
For financial services in Australia, the stakes are high. Regulatory bodies are demanding stronger compliance and governance. Penalties for non-compliance are steep, both financially and reputationally.
By moving beyond day rates, firms can secure specialist financial services interims well aligned to regulatory requirements, and deliver transformation programmes on time and on budget. Using experienced teams reduces rework and compliance risk and, through knowledge transfer, provides firms with the right environment to build stronger in-house capability.
So the question is not whether to use interim resources but how to ensure they deliver maximum value. By shifting the focus from day rates to specialist expertise, outcomes, and impact, organisations can turn interim resourcing into a strategic advantage.
Looking for specialist interim talent?
At Momenta, we help financial services firms across Australia access the right interim talent – from compliance specialists to transformation leaders – ensuring cost efficiency and measurable business impact.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help deliver the outcomes your business needs.
Download our full guide to discover how to go beyond day rates and unlock real value from your contingent workforce.
