Sam Antonio
About Sam Antonio
Sam Antonio is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, with a background in financial markets and extensive experience in the banking and finance sectors. He has held various roles at notable organizations, including Commonwealth Bank and Colonial First State Global Asset Management, and has advanced academic qualifications in finance and business administration.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sam Antonio has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, he is involved in various strategic initiatives and projects that leverage his extensive experience in finance and management. His responsibilities include overseeing teams, managing client relationships, and driving operational efficiencies within the organization.
Previous Experience at Commonwealth Bank
Prior to his current role, Sam Antonio worked at Commonwealth Bank from 2013 to 2019. He held multiple positions, including Lean Six Sigma Practitioner and Global Trade Finance Product. His tenure at Commonwealth Bank included leading optimization projects and contributing to significant process improvements within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Sam Antonio holds a Master of Applied Finance from Kaplan, where he focused on Financial Markets. He also earned an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Systems from Macquarie University. His educational background supports his expertise in finance, management, and systems implementation.
Career Background
Sam Antonio's career spans over two decades, with roles in various financial institutions. He began his career at Fiserv as a Systems Implementation specialist from 2003 to 2007. He then worked at Colonial First State Global Asset Management in various capacities, including Team Lead and Manager, from 2010 to 2013. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations and product management.
Achievements in Financial Services
Throughout his career, Sam Antonio has led significant initiatives within the financial services sector. He directed the execution of a Product Simplification strategy for a major financial institution, which involved product closures and collaboration with Product Managers. Additionally, he played a key role in a three-year transformation program, achieving substantial cost savings by implementing new operational methodologies.