Michael Lighten
About Michael Lighten
Michael Lighten serves as the Program Coordinator for Private Wealth Management Accreditation at UBS, a position he has held since 2021. He has a background in investment banking and wealth management, having previously worked at Goldman Sachs and BlackRock, and he holds a degree from Yale University.
Work at UBS
Michael Lighten has been employed at UBS since 2018, holding various roles within the organization. He currently serves as the Program Coordinator for Private Wealth Management Accreditation, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as a Wealth Management GTP Analyst from 2019 to 2021 and as a Summer GTP Analyst of Wealth Management Americas from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at UBS spans over three years, contributing to his expertise in wealth management.
Education and Expertise
Michael Lighten studied at Yale University from 2015 to 2019, earning a degree that has equipped him with a strong foundation in finance and management. Prior to attending Yale, he completed his secondary education at Horace Mann School from 2011 to 2015. His educational background supports his professional roles in financial services and wealth management.
Background
Michael Lighten has a diverse professional background in finance and investment. He began his career as a Summer Intern at BlackRock in 2015, followed by a Summer Internship at the New York State Unified Court System in 2016. He also gained experience as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs in 2017 and participated in the SEO Career - SEO EDGE program from 2017 to 2018.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at UBS, Michael Lighten held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Summer GTP Analyst at UBS in 2018 and then transitioned to a Wealth Management GTP Analyst role from 2019 to 2021. His experiences at Goldman Sachs and BlackRock further enhanced his skills in investment banking and asset management.