Buy-Side Analyst - Mergers & Acquisitions

Copper Run
Cleveland, OH
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 to our Cleveland office to support 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 business administration, business analytics, 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)
  • Experience working with CRM platforms
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work well under deadlines
  • Strong team player mentality—collaborative and positive
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future

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.
Posted 2025-08-12

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