Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

Mizuho traces its roots to Dai-Ichi Bank, founded in 1873, and was formed through the combination of three major Japanese banks. Mizuho Holdings was established in 2000, followed by the establishment of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. in 2003.

The group provides banking, securities, trust banking, asset management, and research and consulting services. Its investment banking offering includes bond and equity underwriting, M&A advisory, structured finance, and financing arrangements, while its corporate banking business supports companies through lending, transaction banking, treasury, and cross-border services.

For applicants, Mizuho is particularly relevant for Japanese corporate finance, yen bond underwriting, global corporate and investment banking, and infrastructure and project finance. Its EMEA and Americas businesses recruit across banking, markets, risk, finance, technology, and transaction banking.