Alexandre Barcinski
About Alexandre Barcinski
Alexandre Barcinski is the Head of Non-Core Legacy Credit Trading at UBS, a position he has held since 2023 in New York. He has an extensive background in economics, holding a PhD from the University of Chicago and previously serving as Managing Director at Credit Suisse for over 21 years across New York and Zürich.
Current Role at UBS
Alexandre Barcinski serves as the Head of Non-Core Legacy Credit Trading at UBS. He has held this position since 2023, working from the New York office. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing trading activities related to non-core legacy credit assets, focusing on optimizing performance and managing risk within this segment.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Before joining UBS, Alexandre Barcinski worked at Credit Suisse for a total of 21 years. He initially served as Managing Director from 2002 to 2017 in New York, where he contributed to various trading and financial strategies. He continued in the same role from 2017 to 2023 in the Zürich Area, Switzerland, further enhancing his expertise in credit trading and financial management.
Education and Expertise
Alexandre Barcinski has a strong academic background in Economics. He achieved his PhD from the University of Chicago, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. Prior to that, he earned both a BA and MA in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, studying from 1991 to 1996. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in economic theory and financial practices.
Early Education
Alexandre Barcinski completed his early education at Colegio Sao Bento. This institution is known for its rigorous academic environment, which contributed to his foundational knowledge in economics and finance before pursuing higher education.