Analyst - Buy-Side Mergers and Acquisitions - May 2026

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 dealmakers, 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.What We’re Looking ForWe want someone who’s:

• 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.What You’ll DoYou’ll play a key role in supporting your deal team across all phases of the M&A lifecycle:

• 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
  
  

What We Offer

• 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
  
  

What You Bring

• 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.
  
  

Ready to roll up your sleeves and help clients achieve extraordinary outcomes?

Apply today and take the next big step in your M&A career at Copper Run.