Antony began his career in 1982 at Louis Dreyfus, focusing on commodity trading and achieving recognition as a qualified grain trader. He played a pivotal role in establishing the company’s treasury operations and proprietary trading desk, diversifying into fixed income and foreign exchange. Transitioning to Lehman Brothers International Europe in 1986, Antony was a key contributor to the establishment of Lehman Brothers Gilts Limited. In this capacity, he oversaw market making, client advisory services, and marketing.
By 1992, Antony assumed the position of executive director and co-head of the proprietary trading operation at Lehman Brothers. During this time, he actively managed the bank’s capital, trading bonds, equities, foreign exchange, commodities and derivatives, while demonstrating strategic leadership. Moving to Barclays de Zoete Wedd in 1995, he spearheaded the setup of the BZW proprietary trading operation. In 1998, Antony joined GA Rate, later acquired by Bipielle International (UK) Limited in late 2000. Here, he managed a hedge fund with discretion, employing strategies that would later be mirrored by Sanctum FI LLP.
Departing from Bipielle in 2002, Antony co-founded Sanctum FI LLP, where he continues to serve as a partner. He is an accomplished finance professional with a proven track record in managing a fixed income relative value fund, trading both corporate and government bonds, foreign exchange, and derivatives. Beyond his roles in finance, Antony actively contributes as a board member of ACTB Bank in Sierra Leone and holds director positions at Truestone Ark Ltd, Truestone Impact Investment Ltd, and ESTA414 Limited. His extensive experience and strategic insights have solidified his standing in the financial sector.