Bernie Ahkong
About Bernie Ahkong
Bernie Ahkong serves as the O'Connor CIO Global Multi-Strategy Alpha and Head of Europe at UBS, overseeing various investment strategies. He has extensive experience in trading and portfolio management, having held significant roles at Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, and UBS over his career.
Current Role at UBS
Bernie Ahkong currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer for O'Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha and Head of Europe at UBS. He has held this position since 2024 and is based in the London Area, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees the O'Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha product, which focuses on Equity Long/Short, Global Event Driven, and Credit Relative Value strategies. Additionally, he serves as the senior Portfolio Manager for the European Long/Short Equity team.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Bernie Ahkong worked at UBS in various capacities. He was the Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Europe for O'Connor from 2022 to 2024. Before that, he held the positions of Head of Europe and Head of US Market Neutral Long/Short from 2016 to 2022. He also worked as a Trader and Portfolio Manager at UBS from 2006 to 2013. His extensive experience at UBS has contributed to his expertise in multi-strategy investment management.
Experience at Other Financial Institutions
Before joining UBS, Bernie Ahkong gained valuable experience at other financial institutions. He worked as an Equities Trader at Credit Suisse from 2003 to 2005. He also served as a Trader at Lehman Brothers for one year from 2005 to 2006. His diverse background in trading roles has provided him with a strong foundation in financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Bernie Ahkong studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from 1999 to 2002. His academic background in economics has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in investment management and strategy development. He writes about themes and macro issues in the markets, focusing on identifying potential sources of alpha.