Tom Whateley
About Tom Whateley
Tom Whateley serves as the Associate Director of Partnership Solutions at Russell Investments, where he focuses on managing and developing key partnership relationships. He has a background in law and extensive experience in financial services, having held various roles at BNY Mellon and Russell Investments.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Tom Whateley serves as the Associate Director of Partnership Solutions at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing and developing key existing partnership relationships. He has successfully opened new distribution opportunities for the company's range of financial products and developed bespoke partnership solutions tailored for B2B clients.
Previous Experience at BNY Mellon
Before joining Russell Investments, Tom Whateley worked at BNY Mellon in various roles. He served as the Global Strategic Accounts Manager from 2016 to 2019 in London, where he managed strategic client relationships. Prior to that, he was a Client Service Executive from 2012 to 2016 and completed a Legal Internship at BNY Mellon in 2012.
Educational Background in Law
Tom Whateley has a strong educational background in law. He studied at UCL, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law with German Law from 2007 to 2011. He further pursued his legal studies at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, obtaining another Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Law from 2011 to 2012.
Career Progression at Russell Investments
Tom Whateley has held multiple positions at Russell Investments. He worked as a Relationship Manager for Partnerships for five months in 2021 and as a Business Development professional from 2019 to 2021. His roles have contributed to the expansion of the firm's partnership solutions and client engagement strategies.
Early Education at Blundell's
Tom Whateley completed his early education at Blundell's, a well-known independent school. This foundational education set the stage for his later academic pursuits in law and his professional career.