Compliance Associate - Training & Competency Supervisor

Skybound Wealth Management; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Skybound Wealth Management is seeking a Compliance Associate - Training & Competency Supervisor to manage the T&C scheme and support adviser development in a collaborative environment. Applicants should possess experience in compliance roles within financial sectors, a strong knowledge of FCA regulations, and a Level 4 diploma. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid/remote flexibility, and support for career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid/remote flexibility

The opportunity to influence and shape training and competency

Full support to complete industry qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a T&C or compliance role within a UK IFA or wealth/mortgage firm.
• Excellent working knowledge of FCA regulations (COBS, SMCR, MCOB).
• Coaching, communication, and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage our T&C scheme and support adviser development across investment and mortgage advice.
• Conduct file reviews, observations, and ongoing competency assessments.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SMCR and CPD requirements.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Supervision

Education

Level 4 diploma (DipPFS or equivalent)

CeMAP or similar

Job description

Compliance Associate - Training & Competency Supervisor

Company Overview

Skybound Wealth Management Limited is a directly authorised UK-based independent financial advice firm. We provide regulated financial planning and mortgage advice to UK-resident clients, with a strong focus on professionalism, compliance, and client outcomes.

Our advisers offer holistic solutions covering investments, pensions, tax planning, protection, and mortgages. We are part of the wider Skybound Wealthgroup, but the UK entity operates independently with a local governance structure and high regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage our T&C scheme and support adviser development across investment and mortgage advice.
• Support the Head of Compliance with other areas of Compliance, as well as providing cover where required.
• 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 and Experience

• Proven experience in a T&C or compliance role within a UK IFA or wealth/mortgage firm.
• Excellent working knowledge of FCA regulations (COBS, SMCR, MCOB).
• Level 4 diploma (DipPFS or equivalent) is essential, or activelyworking towards this
• CeMAP or similar (desirable).
• Bonus points if you've worked with international advisers - but it's not a must.
• Coaching, communication, and supervision skills.

You will benefit from

• A basic salary relevant to current
• Hybrid/remote flexibility
• A collaborative and professional team environment
• The opportunity to influence and shape training and competencyin a growing business
• Full support to complete industry qualifications and progress your career within the company

Skybound Wealth Management is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.