Analyst Sell-Side Mergers & Acquisitions

Cleveland, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

At Copper Run we are seeking a full-time Sell-Side M&A Analyst to join our Cleveland office. This is a high-impact execution-focused role supporting live sell-side engagements across a range of industries. Youll work directly with senior bankers 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.

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

Support senior bankers in sell-side pitches and live engagements
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

You will be expected to respond with urgency manage multiple priorities simultaneously and contribute as a trusted member of the deal team.

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business or related field
13 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
Must be able to work without sponsorship. We cannot accept those with OPT status as sponsorship is required after the three-year period.

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.

Why Copper Run
Headquartered in the heartland Copper Run is a different kind of investment bank. We focus exclusively on middle-market transactions advising on buy-side and sell-side M&A engagements between $10M and $250M.

We deliver Wall Street execution while remaining grounded in Midwestern values integrity humility accountability and teamwork. Our clients include top-tier private equity firms sponsor-backed businesses and founder-led middle market companies.
We offer:

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Significant performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision 401(k) disability life)
Flexible Time Off
Company-provided lunch daily
A collaborative energetic casual-yet-professional work environment

If youre ready to contribute meaningfully work hard and grow in a firm where performance and character both matter wed welcome the conversation.

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. 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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Are you ready to play a central role in helping business owners successfully exit and maximize the value of what theyve builtAt Copper Run we are seeking a full-time Sell-Side M&A Analyst to join our Cleveland office. This is a high-impact execution-focused role supporting live sell-side engagements...

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

Support senior bankers in sell-side pitches and live engagements
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

You will be expected to respond with urgency manage multiple priorities simultaneously and contribute as a trusted member of the deal team.

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business or related field
13 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
Must be able to work without sponsorship. We cannot accept those with OPT status as sponsorship is required after the three-year period.

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.