Leighton Taylor
About Leighton Taylor
Leighton Taylor serves as the UBS Wealth Management - UK & Jersey Head of Lombard & Banking Services, a position he has held since 2020. With a career spanning over two decades at UBS, he has extensive experience in equity derivatives trading and operational roles across major financial hubs.
Current Role at UBS
Leighton Taylor serves as the UBS Wealth Management - UK & Jersey Head of Lombard & Banking Services. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the strategic direction and operational management of Lombard and banking services within the UK and Jersey markets.
Previous Positions at UBS
Leighton Taylor has held multiple roles at UBS, showcasing a diverse career trajectory. He worked as a Regulatory Reform Programme Manager from 2015 to 2016, and as the Equities Distribution COO from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes positions such as Equity Derivatives Trader from 2005 to 2014 and Equity Derivatives Middle Office from 2001 to 2004. He also served as an IT Business Analyst and ETD Operations Analyst in the early 2000s.
Educational Background
Leighton Taylor completed his secondary education at Hulme Grammar, achieving 4 A levels and 10 GCSEs. He then pursued higher education at The University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng) in Chemical Engineering from 1995 to 1999.
Expertise in Financial Services
Leighton Taylor specializes in equity derivatives trading, particularly in creating risk prices outside of market hours. His extensive experience includes developing automated client-facing trading systems and a deep understanding of both front office and support infrastructure functions, supported by his IT and operational background.
Global Experience
Leighton Taylor has worked in several major financial hubs, including Hong Kong, New York, Zurich, and London. This international experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and operations.