Vice President - Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions

Vice President, Buy-Side M&A

Are you ready to lead transactions from strategy to close in a fast-paced, team-first investment bank? At Copper Run, we’re hiring a full-time Vice President to join our growing Columbus office and lead buy-side M&A engagements across a wide range of industries. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, drive deal execution, and mentor junior talent all while playing a central role in delivering exceptional outcomes in the middle market.

This is a leadership position with autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to shape firm success.

We want someone who’s :

• An experienced dealmaker with a strategic mindset and the ability to execute
• A strong communicator, comfortable advising CEOs and negotiating with counter parties
• A relationship builder who knows how to win business and lead teams
• Organized, entrepreneurial, and energized by a fast-moving environment

You’ll lead engagements and drive deals forward from start to finish :

• Serve as lead advisor on buy-side M&A transactions
• Provide strategic guidance to clients and manage execution
• Build and maintain relationships with acquisition targets and other stakeholders
• Negotiate deal terms to secure client objectives
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation, and analysis
• Mentor analysts and associates; build team capability
• Develop new business through referral networks and outreach
• Represent Copper Run’s culture and values in every interaction

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
• Commissions on closed transactions
• Comprehensive benefits package : medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to recharge when needed
• Daily lunch provided
• Friendly, energetic, casual‑but‑professional work environment
• Opportunities to lead, grow, and shape the firm's success

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
• FINRA Series 63 and 79 preferred
• 810 years of experience in investment banking, M&A, or a related field
• Strong leadership and project management abilities
• Proven track record of building relationships and closing deals
• Deep knowledge of financial statements, modeling, and valuation
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (CRM and Pitch Book a plus)
• Goal-driven, self‑motivated, and collaborative
• A business network is a plus

Ready to lead deals, mentor talent, and help clients achieve extraordinary outcomes? Apply today and take the next step in your M&A leadership career at Copper Run.

EEO STATEMENT (Equal Employment Opportunity) 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.

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