Sam Brustad
About Sam Brustad
Sam Brustad is a Director at FGS Global, currently based in Tokyo, Japan. He has a diverse background in financial supervision and governance, having worked at the Financial Conduct Authority and studied at prestigious institutions including the University of Oxford and The University of Tokyo.
Current Role at FGS Global
Sam Brustad currently serves as a Director at FGS Global, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Tokyo, Japan. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and initiatives within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in financial supervision and governance.
Previous Experience at FGS Global
Prior to his current role, Sam Brustad worked at FGS Global as an Associate Director from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Senior Associate from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at FGS Global has been marked by a focus on strategic financial consulting and advisory services.
Experience at Financial Conduct Authority
Sam Brustad has significant experience with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom. He worked as an Associate in various capacities, including General Insurance Supervision, Retail Lending Supervision, and Enforcement and Market Oversight, from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved regulatory oversight and compliance within the financial sector.
Educational Background
Sam Brustad holds a Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from The University of Tokyo, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Oxford in 2019. Additionally, he participated in study abroad programs at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen and Princeton University.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in financial supervision, Sam Brustad worked as a Paralegal at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Tokyo from 2017 to 2018. This experience provided him with foundational skills in legal frameworks and compliance, which he later applied in his regulatory roles.