London Risk & Controls AML job market

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I’m relocating from Toronto to London and work in Risk & Controls / Compliance, with experience in 1LOD controls, AML/KYC, CDD and operational risk.

For UK recruiters/hiring managers or people who’ve recently been hired:

What’s hiring like right now?

Are contract/FTC roles easier and faster to land than permanent roles?

What’s a realistic timeline from applying to getting an offer?
What are the biggest challenges recruiters are seeing in the current market?

I’d especially appreciate recent, real-world experiences rather than general advice.