Sam Austin

Sam Austin is an experienced financial professional currently serving as the Head of Prudential Risk at Furness Building Society since November 2022. Responsibilities include overseeing financial policy development, participating in key committees, and managing risk assessments across various commercial activities. Prior to this role, Sam was a Senior Manager at PwC, specializing in capital and liquidity management for banks. Earlier experience includes multiple placements in the Nationwide Building Society Graduate Program, where roles spanned risk analysis, investment analysis, and treasury functions. Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from The University of Sheffield and has completed Level II of the CFA Program.