Mortgage Advisor

Cosgrove Brown Financial Planning Limited; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial planning firm is expanding and looking for an experienced Self-Employed Mortgage & Protection Adviser in Swansea. The role requires delivering high-quality mortgage advice, managing a client bank, and providing commercial insights. Successful candidates will have strong experience as a mortgage adviser with valid qualifications. The position offers flexibility and backing from a reputable firm, which includes administrative support and access to technology for improved compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a regulated mortgage adviser.
• Ability to handle complex clients, including self-employed and HNW.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mortgage and protection advice compliant with FCA standards.
• Manage the full mortgage journey from consultation to completion.
• Develop new business from various lead sources.

Skills

Complex case handling

Client base retention

Business development

Technical mortgage knowledge

Education

CeMAP (Level 3) or FCA-approved equivalent

Advanced mortgage or financial planning qualifications

Job description

Cosgrove Brown Financial Planning Ltd | Chartered Financial Planners

Cosgrove Brown Financial Planning Ltd are expanding and looking for an experienced Self‑Employed Mortgage & Protection Adviser to join our established Chartered financial planning firm in Swansea.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious adviser seeking the freedom of self‑employment with the backing of a highly respected firm, full administrative support, and access to an existing client bank requiring ongoing reviews and new mortgage business.

As part of the Quilter Network, you’ll also benefit from market‑leading technology, comprehensive compliance support, and access to a broad, competitive lender panel.

🔎 The Role

Operating under our Chartered status, you will deliver high‑quality, compliant mortgage and protection advice while managing and growing your own client bank in line with FCA expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert, fully researched, and well‑documented mortgage advice
• Clearly outline adviser status, services, fees, and our Chartered position
• Conduct full fact‑finds, including detailed affordability assessments
• Advise on protection solutions including life, critical illness & income protection
• Manage the full mortgage journey from initial consultation to completion
• Develop new business through self‑sourced, introducer, and firm‑provided leads
• Build strong relationships with lenders, solicitors, agents, and introducers
• Maintain accurate and compliant records in line with FCA requirements
• Meet agreed revenue, quality, and compliance standards
• Work collaboratively with compliance audits, file checks, and reviews
• Self‑employed with full flexibility
• Office‑based or hybrid options available
• Full management of your own diary, clients, and workload

Essential Qualifications & Status

• CeMAP (Level 3) or FCA‑approved equivalent
• Eligible to act as a self‑employed adviser / Appointed Representative
• Able to pass credit and criminal records checks
• Advanced mortgage or financial planning qualifications
• Working towards or holding Chartered status

Experience

• Strong experience as a regulated mortgage adviser
• Comfortable handling complex cases (self‑employed, HNW clients, landlords)
• Demonstrable ability to build and retain a client base
• Excellent technical mortgage knowledge
• Strong organisational skills and ability to self‑manage
• Commercially minded with strong business‑development skills

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and resilient
• High attention to detail with a commitment to compliance
• Trustworthy and aligned with the values of a Chartered firm
• Dedicated to ongoing personal and professional development

If you’re an experienced adviser looking to elevate your career within a Chartered environment — with full support, flexibility, and genuine opportunities to grow — we’d love to hear from you.