Analyst - Buy-Side Mergers and Acquisitions

Are you ready to accelerate your career in mergers and acquisitions with a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented investment bank? At Copper Run, we’re adding a full‑time Buy‑Side M&A Analyst at our Columbus headquarters to join a dedicated deal team in support of the execution of buy‑side engagements across a wide range of industries. You'll work side‑by‑side with seasoned deal makers, clients, and company leadership to help deliver outstanding outcomes in the middle market.

This is more than just a back‑office role—it's a front‑row seat to the deal process, from sourcing through close.

• Driven to make an impact
• Organized and thrives on juggling multiple priorities
• Curious about businesses and transactions
• Comfortable communicating with CEOs, private equity firms, and everyone in between

If you’re someone who takes initiative, works well under pressure, and loves the thrill of chasing a deal, you’ll fit right in.

• Conduct market and industry research to support M&A strategy and explore potential acquisition targets
• Research and evaluate acquisition targets that fit within the scope of the client’s acquisition strategy
• Conduct direct outreach including calls, emails, and mail to generate deal conversations with executives and senior leadership
• Input, maintain, and update target and prospect data within the CRM system to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Develop compelling marketing materials (letters, teasers, pitch decks etc.)
• Participate in introductory conversations with business owners and clients, capturing key details, needs, and goals
• Initiate, manage, and organize financial and organizational diligence items
• Analyze and interpret financial statements
• Respond to client and target inquiries with professionalism and urgency
• Assist in training and guiding interns

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Lucrative incentive bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
  , including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to recharge when you need it
• Daily lunch provided (yes, every day)
• Casual‑but‑professional atmosphere where hard work and personality both matter
• Ongoing training and hands‑on deal experience from day one

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• 1–3 years of M&A, consulting, public accounting, or finance experience
• Strong communication skills, including comfort with outbound calls
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (plus an eagerness to master new tools)
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work well under deadlines
• Strong team player mentality—collaborative and positive
• Must be able to work without sponsorship. We cannot accept those with OPT status as sponsorship is required after the three-year period.