Abraham Mercado
About Abraham Mercado
Abraham Mercado serves as a Senior Associate in Corporate Development at AXIS Capital, a position he has held since 2020. He holds an M.B.A. from New York University and has extensive experience in finance, having worked at firms such as Houlihan Lokey and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Work at AXIS Capital
Abraham Mercado has been serving as a Senior Associate in Corporate Development at AXIS Capital since 2020. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives and corporate growth opportunities. His responsibilities include analyzing market trends, assessing potential investments, and collaborating with various departments to drive corporate strategies. His tenure at AXIS Capital has allowed him to leverage his previous experience in finance and corporate development.
Education and Expertise
Abraham Mercado earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where he studied Banking, Finance, and Entrepreneurship from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy from Fordham University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining AXIS Capital, Abraham Mercado worked at Houlihan Lokey as an Associate from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to financial advisory services. He also held a position as an Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2018, focusing on investment banking. Earlier in his career, he served as a Summer Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2015 and completed internships at Deutsche Bank and V2A – Vision to Action Strategic Management Consultants.
Internship Experience
Abraham Mercado gained valuable experience through various internships during his academic career. He interned as a Summer Analyst at Deutsche Bank in 2011 and as a Summer Associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2015. These internships provided him with practical insights into the finance industry and helped him develop essential skills in financial analysis and corporate strategy.
High School Education
Abraham Mercado completed his high school education at Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, where he earned his High School Diploma from 2002 to 2008. This foundational education set the stage for his future academic and professional pursuits in business and finance.