Andrew Blackmore Wells
About Andrew Blackmore Wells
Andrew Blackmore Wells serves as the Global Risk and Compliance Officer at Thomas Miller, a position he has held since 2022 in London. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, he has worked with various international regulatory bodies and has held several key roles in the industry.
Work at Thomas Miller
Andrew Blackmore Wells has served as the Global Risk and Compliance Officer at Thomas Miller since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance and risk management strategies within the organization. He previously held the position of Risk and Compliance Manager at Thomas Miller from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he led the implementation of compliance monitoring and audit frameworks, ensuring that the company adhered to regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining Thomas Miller, Andrew Blackmore Wells worked at Willis Towers Watson as Compliance Director for Western Europe from 2012 to 2019. He also held the position of Head of Risk and Compliance at Titlesolv for eight months in 2019 to 2020. His experience includes managing projects related to significant regulatory changes, such as MiFID 2 and GDPR, and conducting regulatory merger and acquisitions due diligence.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Blackmore Wells studied at Seaford College from 1981 to 1984. He later attended the University of Chichester from 1994 to 1997, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Science & Education (Primary). His educational background complements his extensive experience in regulatory interactions with international bodies, including the FCA, FSMA, and BaFin. He has a proven ability to develop and deliver training schemes related to regulatory compliance and risk management.
Career Background
Andrew Blackmore Wells has a diverse career in risk and compliance, with previous roles including Compliance Officer at Barbon Insurance Group Ltd from 2008 to 2012 and Commercial Underwriter at AXA from 1997 to 2001. He also worked as a Commercial Manager at Bluefin from 2005 to 2007. His career reflects a strong focus on compliance and risk management across various sectors.
Key Initiatives and Collaborations
In his current role, Andrew Blackmore Wells plays a key role in supporting the launch of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and client due diligence technology initiatives. He regularly collaborates with Operations, Risk, and Audit functions to ensure a coordinated approach to compliance, enhancing the overall risk management framework within the organization.