Compliance Manager - Training & Competence

Skybound Wealth Management; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skybound Wealth Management is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee training and competence within their regulatory framework. The role involves managing T&C schemes, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and fosters a collaborative environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Support for industry qualifications

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a T&C or compliance role within a UK IFA or wealth/mortgage firm.
• Excellent knowledge of FCA regulations (COBS, SMCR, MCOB).
• Strong coaching and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the T&C scheme and adviser development.
• Conduct file reviews and ongoing competency assessments.
• Ensure compliance with SMCR and CPD requirements.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Supervision

Education

Level 4 diploma (DipPFS or equivalent)

CeMAP or similar

Job description

Compliance Manager - Training & Competence

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 Wealth group, 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.
• CeMAP or similar (desirable).
• Bonus points if you've worked with international advisers - but it's not a must.
• Strong 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 competency in 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.

Department Compliance Locations Bournemouth Office Remote status Hybrid