John Golightly, Cfa
About John Golightly, Cfa
John Golightly, CFA, is a Senior Risk Analyst specializing in Global Political Risk, Credit, and Bond at AXA XL. He has extensive experience in finance and risk analysis, having worked for various organizations including USAID, T. Rowe Price, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Current Role at AXA XL
John Golightly serves as a Senior Risk Analyst specializing in Global Political Risk, Credit & Bond at AXA XL. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he focuses on analyzing political risks and credit factors that may impact investment decisions and financial stability.
Previous Experience in Risk Analysis
Prior to his current role, John Golightly worked at T. Rowe Price in various capacities, including Senior Portfolio Analyst and Lead Portfolio Analyst. His experience spans from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to portfolio management and risk assessment. He also served as a Credit Risk Analyst at USAID for two months in 2018, further enhancing his expertise in risk evaluation.
Educational Background
John Golightly holds a Master of Arts in International Finance and Middle East Studies from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis between 2008 and 2012. Additionally, he studied Economics and International Relations at the University of Oxford for 11 months in 2011.
Early Career and Internships
John Golightly began his career as a Research Analyst at Nathan Associates from 2012 to 2013. He gained further experience through internships, including a Graduate Intern position at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in 2017 and an International Trade Intern role at the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2010. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in economic analysis and international finance.
Consulting Experience
From 2013 to 2016, John Golightly worked as a Consultant at Ankura in Washington, DC. During this time, he provided advisory services and analysis, contributing to various projects that required in-depth knowledge of financial and political risk factors.