WHO WE ARE
Mercury Partners Academy is part of Mercury Partners UK Ltd, a London based consulting company offering financial services to institutional clients set up in 2013 by Marcello Zanardo.
Mercury Partners UK has advised investment banks, brokers and wealth managers on various products ranging from equity capital markets (ECM) to private placement & investment advice.
Founder Marcello Zanardo’s vision for the Academy is based on his 27 years career as a top-rated financial analyst and investment banker, and on his most recent position as Adjunct Professor at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.
Our Masterclass blends academic knowledge with real-market expertise to prepare you for success in the financial industry by also connecting talent with employment opportunities.
Join our community of students, graduates and professionals who share a passion for success & financial freedom.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote financial education and enhance employability options for talented students who wish to pursue a career in the financial industry. We aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering a comprehensive and practical MasterClass in Investment Management.
We are the launchpad for your career: we will connect talented students with established institutions, leading to a potential paid internship/employment role.
OUR MANTRA
Empowering the next generation of financial leaders through education and access to industry insiders and potential employers from all over the world.
INNOVATIVE, INTERNATIONAL, INSPIRATIONAL.
OUR TRACK RECORD
Our CEO & founder Marcello Zanardo has developed a career of over 25 years in the City of London as a top-rated financial analyst and investment banker. He was voted as the top analyst for Southern European banks by institutional investors in the Extel 2009 Survey, remaining at the top of the ranking for many years.
Mr Zanardo has also contributed to recapitalizing most of the Italian banking sector as an investment banker.
His vision to create the Academy is based on his vast experience in the financial industry together with his position as Adjunct Professor at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, which has afforded him a unique understanding of students’ needs.
SUSTAINABILITY
For a set number of MasterClass courses, the Academy will loan 50% of the cost of a MasterClass with the remaining 50% being loaned by our network of financial institutions to selected students with top grades and fewer opportunities.
We will also strive to connect these students to a potential employer to enable them to pay back the loan (at no interest) within the first few months of employment.
At MPA, we believe financial education is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities.
Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, confidence and relationships they need to achieve financial independence and success over their lifetime.Mr Zanardo has also contributed to recapitalizing most of the Italian banking sector as an investment banker.
His vision to create the Academy is based on his vast experience in the financial industry together with his position as Adjunct Professor at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, which has afforded him a unique understanding of students’ needs.