Investment Banking Analyst - Sell-Side M&A

Are you ready to play a central role in helping business owners successfully exit and maximize the value of what they’ve built?

At Copper Run, we are seeking a full-time Sell-Side M&A Analyst to join our headquarters office in Columbus. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role supporting live sell-side engagements across a range of industries. You’ll work alongside seasoned deal makers, gain meaningful exposure to clients and buyers, and contribute to delivering exceptional outcomes in the middle market.

This role is ideal for a driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a demanding environment, embraces accountability, and takes pride in producing work of the highest quality.

This is a 100% in-office position, located in our Columbus office.

Copper Run is a middle market investment bank that delivers exceptional buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory through a relentless process, radical transparency and deep relationships. Founded in 2008, Copper Run was built on the conviction that the middle market was underserved and that a firm with the right values, process, and people could address this. Copper Run now has a national footprint and a record of almost 300 closed deals spanning nearly every industry.

As we redefine what is possible in M&A by challenging the traditional, slow-moving playbook, we build trust with our clients through rigorous analysis, resolute drive, and a creative and competitive edge to win the deals our clients can’t win alone.

As a Sell-Side Analyst, you will be deeply involved in transaction execution from pitch to close:

• Support seasoned deal makers in sell-side pitches and live engagements, including all steps of a deal cycle
• Build and manage detailed financial models (DCF, comps, LBO) to support valuation and buyer analysis
• Develop confidential information memoranda (CIMs), pitch books, and other marketing materials
• Conduct corporate, industry, and market research
• Identify and qualify potential strategic and financial buyers
• Perform buyer outreach by email and phone and manage communications
• Organize and maintain data rooms, CRM input, and transaction materials
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support live deal activity
• Provide guidance and task oversight to interns
• Respond with urgency, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and contribute as a trusted member of the deal team

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field
• 1–3 years of directly applicable sell-side M&A experience
• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational discipline
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, confident communication skills — internally and externally
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to continuously improve
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• This is a team-first environment. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, supports colleagues, and contributes to a culture of accountability and high performance.

• Competitive base salary and annual performance-based bonus potential, commensurate with experience and impact
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Time Off and company-provided lunch in-office each day
• Collaborative, energetic, competitive culture
• Informal mentoring from senior bankers – learn the deal business from the people doing it

Copper Run is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and evaluate each on the basis of job qualification. We do not consider race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy shall apply to all phases of the employment relationship including hiring, upgrading, promoting, disciplining, transferring, reducing in force, terminating, and compensating personnel. Furthermore, CR will provide reasonable accommodation.