Investment Banking Analyst - Sell-Side M&A
About The Position
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 dealmakers, 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Team-first mentality, takes ownership, supports colleagues, and contributes to a culture of accountability and high performance
Responsibilities
- Support seasoned dealmakers 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
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance-based bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Time Off
- Company-provided lunch in-office each day
- Collaborative, energetic, competitive culture
- Informal mentoring from senior bankers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
