Charles Nicholls
About Charles Nicholls
Charles Nicholls is an Enterprise Solutions Specialist at MetricStream, where he has worked since 2020 in London. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, focusing on secure messaging and enterprise governance risk and compliance solutions.
Work at MetricStream
Charles Nicholls has been employed at MetricStream as an Enterprise Solutions Specialist since 2020. He operates in a hybrid capacity from London, England. In this role, he focuses on enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial services sector to provide tailored solutions for clients.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining MetricStream, Charles held various positions in the financial services industry. He worked as a Strategic Accounts Manager at Galvanize from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he spent six years at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Solutions Specialist, focusing on enterprise risk and compliance solutions. His career also includes roles at Refinitiv, BT Global Financial Services, IXnet, Global Crossing, and Reuters Ltd, where he developed a strong expertise in secure messaging and financial market data.
Education and Expertise
Charles Nicholls has a solid educational background in Food Science and Management Studies. He studied at King's College London, the University of London, and Queen Elizabeth College, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) degree from 1982 to 1986. His expertise encompasses asset management, brokers, clearing, and payments within the financial services sector, with a specialization in providing solutions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 investment banks.
Webinars and Industry Engagement
In addition to his professional roles, Charles Nicholls actively participates in industry discussions. He regularly hosts webinars and serves as a panelist and MC, sharing insights on enterprise GRC solutions. His engagement in these activities reflects his commitment to knowledge sharing and thought leadership within the financial services community.
Career Timeline
Charles Nicholls has a diverse career spanning over three decades in the financial services sector. His career began at Reuters Ltd in 1990, where he worked as an Account Manager until 1999. He then held various sales and management positions at IXnet, BT Global Financial Services, and Global Crossing, before transitioning to roles focused on enterprise solutions at Thomson Reuters, Refinitiv, and Galvanize, culminating in his current position at MetricStream.