Wealth Management Training & Competency Manager

Wealth Management Training & Competency Manager

Bournemouth

Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a UK-based independent financial advice firm, authorized directly under UK regulations. We deliver regulated financial planning and mortgage advice to UK-resident clients, emphasizing professionalism, compliance, and positive client outcomes.

Their advisers provide holistic solutions, including investments, pensions, tax planning, protection, and mortgages. While part of the wider group, the UK entity operates independently with its own governance and adheres to high regulatory standards.

About the Role

Manage the Training & Competency scheme and support adviser development in investment and mortgage advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Training & Competency scheme and support adviser development in investment and mortgage advice.
• Conduct file reviews, observations, and ongoing competency assessments.
• Oversee onboarding, supervision, and sign-off of advisers.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SMCR and CPD requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Training & Competency or compliance role within a UK IFA or wealth and mortgage firm.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations (COBS, SMCR, MCOB).
• Level 4 diploma (DipPFS or equivalent) is essential.
• CeMAP or similar qualification is desirable.
• Experience working with international advisers is a plus but not required.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and supervision skills.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in a Training & Competency or compliance role within a UK IFA or wealth and mortgage firm.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations (COBS, SMCR, MCOB).
• Level 4 diploma (DipPFS or equivalent) is essential.
• CeMAP or similar qualification is desirable.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and supervision skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with international advisers is a plus but not required.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid/remote working options.
• Collaborative and professional team environment.
• Opportunity to influence and shape training and competency processes within a growing business.
• Full support for industry qualification completion and career development within the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.