M365 Co-pilot Engineer / Specialist

M365 Copilot Engineer / Specialist
Location: London (Hybrid 3:2 - 3 days office, 2 days home )
Length of Contract: 6 Months
Pay Rate: Up to £745 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Location Code: 100LS

About the Role

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking M365 Copilot Engineer to drive the technical delivery and operational use of Microsoft Copilot solutions across the enterprise.

This is a high-impact role within a dedicated Innovation Team, delivering intelligent AI-powered productivity solutions using Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure OpenAI, and other Microsoft technologies.

You will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for design, integration, deployment, governance, and ongoing support of Copilot technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation of Microsoft Copilot solutions across Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
Design secure, scalable, and compliant Copilot deployments tailored to business needs
Integrate Copilot with enterprise systems using Microsoft Graph API, Azure services, and RESTful APIs
Develop and manage custom Copilot agents using Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI
Implement governance, data boundaries, permissions, and responsible AI practices
Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to ensure readiness for deployment
Monitor adoption, usage, and feedback for continuous optimisation
Lead user enablement including onboarding, documentation, and training
Track Microsoft's Copilot roadmap and apply emerging capabilities

Qualifications and Experience

Essential
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar
Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 solutions with a focus on Copilot
Strong understanding of Microsoft Copilot ecosystem including SharePoint, Teams, and Security Copilot
Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure Active Directory, Logic Apps, and API Management
Expertise in enterprise architecture and secure solution design

Technical Skills
Microsoft Graph API
REST APIs, OAuth, and JSON
Microsoft 365 compliance and identity management
Prompt engineering and grounding techniques
Custom Copilot development via Copilot Studio

Desirable Certifications
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert
TOGAF or equivalent

About the Team

You will be part of an Innovation function that supports Capital Markets and Corporate Banking through emerging technologies, AI, and automation. The team focuses on developing practical and scalable solutions that deliver real business value, collaborating with stakeholders across regions and disciplines.

Interested

Apply now to join a forward-looking innovation team shaping the future of AI-driven productivity in the financial services sector.

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