We are a premier investment and corporate bank dedicated to delivering innovative capital markets and advisory solutions to corporations, institutional investors and private equity clients throughout the Americas.

Our deep industry expertise, value-added ideas and best-in-class execution have made us a trusted partner to our clients. To meet our clients’ financial and strategic objectives, we deploy a holistic approach to providing solutions across investment banking, corporate banking, capital markets, structured finance and M&A advisory.

In partnership with clients, we embrace a knowledge-driven, solutions-based approach that uncovers just-emerging macro trends and opportunities that will fuel investment and innovation in the years ahead. We invite clients into our thinking process, forming collaborative teams to craft solutions that best serve their strategic objectives. Our diverse culture amplifies our expertise, ensuring we provide clients the best-informed advice.

Our approach and actions are underpinned by our core values:

Michal Katz

Head of Investment and Corporate Banking

"Our purpose is to serve our clients and our people with unwavering passion and unmatched skills to deliver superior value."

Mizuho's global scale, world-class capabilities and deep well of knowledge and expertise enable us to serve clients in ways that few banks can match.

Global breadth with local insights
- Mizuho employs approximately 60,000 employees worldwide, in nearly 900 offices and 40 countries
- Mizuho Americas employs 2,600 employees, including more than 430 in our Banking Division
- The Americas Banking Division comprises nine dedicated industry groups and product teams focused on delivering ideas and insights tailored to each client's needs
- Mizuho Financial Group’s $2.1 trillion balance sheet and A credit rating give us enviable stability and underwriting capability
Momentum and growing recognition

Our cutting-edge investment and corporate financing solutions have earned us accolades and advanced our reputation as a trusted adviser to enterprises ranging from early-stage growth companies to some of the world's largest corporations.
- Top 10 DCM Provider (Bloomberg 2016 – 2019)
- Top 10 Loan Capital Markets Arranger (Refinitiv 2015 – 2019)
- Quasi-Sovereign Bond of the Year for US$7.5bn Pemex notes (LatinFinance)
- Corporate Liability Management of the Year for Petrobras “Any-and-All” Droppable Exchange Offer (LatinFinance)
- Syndicated Loan of the Year for US$8.0bn Pemex debt financing (LatinFinance)
Strong commitment to the Americas

Our parent organization, Mizuho Financial Group, is firmly committed to the continued growth of the banking franchise in the Americas, fortifying our ranks with top-tier talent.
Culture grounded in integrity and diversity

We act with integrity in every facet of our business. The diversity of our Banking Division enriches our thinking, allowing us to apply fresh perspectives and out-of-the-box creativity to our work.

With more than 430 bankers in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, Mizuho provides innovative financial solutions and strategic advice to large corporations, institutional investors and private equity throughout the Americas. Our Banking Group comprises 9 industry groups as well as dedicated product teams:

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We are a premier investment and corporate bank dedicated to delivering innovative capital markets and advisory solutions to corporations, institutional investors and private equity clients throughout the Americas.

Our purpose

Our approach and actions are underpinned by our core values:

Michal Katz

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