Christopher R. Wight

Christopher R. Wight (born January 22, 1973) is an American congressional candidate. He is a potential challenger to Carolyn B. Maloney of New York's 14th congressional district. He is a centrist and a member of the Republican Party. He has not yet announced his candidacy.
Early Life and Education
Wight was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. His mother was a fourth-grade teacher. His father was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University in 1997, Wight moved to New York City.
Career and Personal Life
Wight spent four years as an analyst with Goldman Sachs where he studied equity markets on a buy-side trading desk and supported fixed-income trading and operations.
Wight then spent five years working for Deutsche Bank where he managed an operations team. He completed large cost-cutting initiatives, tightened internal controls, and performed audits.
Most recently, his efforts to build strong internal governance with his employer's top-tier clients has helped to strengthen the firm's business and brand.
Wight currently resides on Manhattan's Upper East Side and has been a resident of the 14th congressional district for ten years.

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