Mortgage Adviser

Acumen Talent Acquisition Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Specialist Mortgage Advisor in Cardiff. The role involves generating your own cases through relationships with brokers, advising clients, and managing cases from start to finish. This position offers a salary of £25,000 to £35,000 plus commission, with a supportive benefits package including annual leave, private health insurance, and full funding for CeMAP qualifications. You'll be instrumental in shaping client outcomes while ensuring compliance and staying updated with market changes.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Commission on top of base salary

Qualifications

• Previous experience within financial or mortgage-related environments.
• Confidence delivering advice to clients.
• Capability to prioritise a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Generate cases through trusted relationships with brokers and accountants.
• Understand client needs and shape capital-raising solutions.
• Package and underwrite cases while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Building effective working relationships

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Job description

Specialist Mortgage Advisor

Location: Cardiff CF24 5PJ

Salary: 25,000 - 35,000 per annum + commission

Duration: Full-time, permanent

Sector: Financial services / Property

You’ll thrive here as a Specialist Mortgage Advisor if you want to make a real impact - building your own network, shaping client outcomes and becoming the trusted voice that brokers rely on.

This is your chance to step into a role where your progression is fully supported, whether you’re already qualified or looking to change careers. The business will fund your CeMAP qualifications and give you the platform to grow. With self‑generated work at the heart of the model, you’ll build strong partnerships with brokers and accountants, becoming the go‑to expert they turn to.

Whats in it for you

A genuinely supportive package, including benefits shown across the employee benefits overview, such as: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, charity leave, Christmas shutdown leave, enhanced maternity / paternity pay and pension access from day one. Additional leave at years 1, 2, 3 and 4, reaching 24 days plus bank holidays.

Special event leave (up to 5 days) after one year.

Access to private health insurance and an EV salary sacrifice scheme after two years. Option to buy additional holidays after three years. Full funding provided for CeMAP qualifications if you’re not yet qualified.

A commission structure on top of the £25k-£35k base salary.

What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Specialist Mortgage Advisor

Generating your own flow of cases through strong, trusted relationships with brokers and accountants.

Speaking directly with clients to understand needs and shape the right capital‑raising solutions.

Packaging and underwriting cases, assessing affordability and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation.

Managing each case from initial conversation through to completion as the single point of contact.

Staying up to date with lender criteria and market changes to ensure the strongest client outcomes.

Keeping on top of compliance requirements, CPD expectations and relevant training.

What you’ll bring to the table as a Specialist Mortgage Advisor

Previous experience within financial or mortgage‑related environments.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence delivering advice.

The ability to build effective working relationships with brokers, clients and external stakeholders.

Excellent organisational skills and the capability to prioritise a varied workload.

Sound decision‑making and attention to detail when assessing and placing cases.

Working hours

39 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 9am‑5pm, Friday 9am‑4pm.

If you’re ready to shape your future as a Specialist Mortgage Advisor, apply today and take your next step.