Are you ready to lead transactions from strategy to close in a fast-paced, team-first, growing investment bank?

At Copper Run, we’re seeking candidates for a full-time Vice President position in both our Columbus and Cleveland offices to 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.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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 counterparties
• A relationship builder who knows how to win business and lead teams
• Organized, entrepreneeurial, and energized by a fast-moving environment

If you’re a confident closer who thrives on challenge and collaboration, we want to talk.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
• FINRA Series 63 and 79 preferred
• 8-10 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 PitchBook a plus)
• Goal-driven, self-motivated, and collaborative
• A business network is a plus

Ready to lead deals, mentor talent,andhelp clients achieve extraordinary outcomes?

Apply today and take the next step in your M&A leadership career at Copper Run.

Note: We do not provide sponsorship. You must not require sponsorship at any point in a career with Copper Run to be considered for any role, including internships.

As the firm continues to grow, we are seeking a Human Resources Director to build, lead, and scale the people function in a way that protects what makes Copper Run special while supporting thoughtful, sustainable growth.

This is a rare opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys operating as a true partner to leadership – someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and who thrives in a high-performance, low-bureaucracy environment.

You will work directly with C-Suite, advising on hiring, performance, compensation, culture, and organizational development for bankers and support professionals across the firm.

What This Role Is About

This role is not about managing a large HR department. It is about owning the entire HR function for a growing, high-performance firm where talent, culture, and accountability matter deeply.

You will:

• Serve as a trusted day-to-day advisor to leadership on people strategy and organizational decisions
• Personally oversee recruiting for bankers (Analyst through Managing Director), interns, and key support roles
• Own and administer the firm’s performance management and promotion process
• Guide compensation and bonus decisions with discipline and fairness
• Be a visible, approachable resource for employees at all levels
• Strengthen and protect a culture built on trust, respect, and personal responsibility
• Build HR Systems and practices that are effective without becoming bureaucratic
• Manage benefits, compliance, onboarding, offboarding, and HR operations end-to-end
• Coach managers through feedback, performance issues, and difficult conversations
• Scale the firm’s HR infrastructure thoughtfully as headcount and complexity increase

Who Thrives Here

The right candidate is:

• A confident HR leader who enjoys being close to the business and leadership team
• Skilled at recruiting top talent and evaluating both cultural fit and technical capability
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving organization without layers of process
• Direct, practical, and trusted for their judgement and discretion
• Passionate about building culture and protecting it as an organization grows
• Aligned with Midwestern values: integrity, accountability, humility, and teamwork
• Likes to work hard but also have fun!

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree is required; SHRM/HRCI certification preferred
• Experience in finance, investment banking, private equity, or professional services strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success supporting growing or entrepreneurial organizations with a high emphasis on recruiting top talent
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation programs, benefits, and performance management
• Sound judgement, emotional intelligence, high integrity, and professionalism
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-moving environment
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Strong alignment with Midwestern values and a long-term growth mindset
• Experience or familiarity with FINRA compliance a plus

You will have a meaningful influence on who joins the firm, how people grow, and how culture is protected as Copper Run continues to expand.

If you are looking for a role where your judgement matters and where you can build rather than maintain, this is a rare opportunity.

Note: We do not provide sponsorship. You must not require sponsorship at any point in a career with Copper Run to be considered for any role, including internships.

We are adding an Outreach Specialist at our Columbus headquarters to support our deal teams. Gain direct experience in the buy-side M&A process while utilizing your relentless drive and skill at “getting in the door”. If you are self-motivated with a high degree of presentation, organizational and communication skills, you will flourish in this position.

The Outreach Specialist often has the first opportunity to represent Copper Run to a prospect. This role is critical and sets the stage for positive and effective interactions throughout the deal process.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Uncapped incentive bonus opportunity
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance plans along with Flexible Time Off
• Collaborative culture and friendly, energetic, casual-yet-professional work environment
• Informal mentoring by senior bankers
• Company-provided lunch daily when working onsite

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Primary duties consist of heavy telephone solicitation/sourcing and origination activities for leading private equity firms and strategic acquirers
• Work with deal teams to develop scripts and outreach approaches that resonate with business owners
• Warm-calling, cold-calling and email prospecting efforts utilizing lists provided to you to qualify targets for a Copper Run Introductory meeting
• Scrub leads for identification of existing clients, targets or prospects through our CRM
• Entering and documenting interactions into the CRM

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 1-3 years of high-performance phone-based lead generation, inside sales, and/or business development experience
• Demonstrate expertise in and comfort with cold-calling and outbound sales
• Bachelor’s degree in business preferred
• Strong internet research skills
• Effectively handles objections and engage prospects to advance to the next step
• Ability to think on your feet

Note: We do not provide sponsorship. You must not require sponsorship at any point in a career with Copper Run to be considered for any role, including internships.

Our firm is continuing to grow and is always looking for bankers who can immediately help execute on our excess deal flow as well as support our business development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in investment banking, commercial banking, corporate finance, or similar fields; A track record of:

• Sourcing Deals – including the ability to originate leads, market the firm to the potential client, and manage the engagement letter negotiation process
• Marketing Deals – utilizing strong communication skills and the eagerness to personally contact potential counterparties for deals
• Completing Transactions – including the ability to compile marketing materials, structure transactions, and successfully negotiate transactions, especially through the inevitable roadblocks
• Capable of effectively leading multiple day-to-day client relationships with the CEOs/business owners over long periods of time and multiple client engagements
• Ability to market transactions to private equity firms, strategic buyers, etc., with the ideal candidate already possessing solid relationships with said parties but not mandatory
• Self-motivated, personable (both with clients and colleagues), enjoys networking, and has a strong work ethic
• Ability to have fun
• FINRA Series 79, 7, and 63 a plus but not mandatory to start.

HOW TO APPLY

Click SEARCH OPEN ROLES button above to apply. Please do not apply for this posting if you are applying for an active opening.

Note: We do not provide sponsorship. You must not require sponsorship at any point in a career with Copper Run to be considered for any role, including internships.

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 Cleveland office. This is a high-impact, execution-focused role supporting live sell-side engagements across a range of industries. You’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re Looking For

• 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 organized 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 authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future

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.

What 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 you’re ready to contribute meaningfully, work hard, and grow in a firm where performance and character both matter, we’d welcome the conversation.

Apply today by clicking on the Search Open Roles link above and take the next step in your M&A career at Copper Run.

Note: We do not provide sponsorship. You must not require sponsorship at any point in a career at Copper Run to be considered for any role, including internships.

• Summer 2026: Positions have been filled.
• Fall 2026: Recruiting window is OPEN
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THE OPPORTUNITY

• We offer internships throughout the year:
• Full-time offered by semester (Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring)
  • M-F (9:00 – 6:00); 40 hours
• Part-time offered during the academic year
  • Days and hours negotiated based on academic schedule and firm needs, with a minimum of 15 hours per week and typically at least three days in the office
• We do not offer remote internships

After a comprehensive interview process, individuals selected for our internship will gain hands-on experience with buy-side engagements, working alongside dedicated investment banking professionals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Your primary role is to support the deal team members in driving engagements and contribute to assigned special projects
• As a part of the deal team, you’ll conduct extensive market research to find acquisition targets that match the desired client profile
• You will assemble marketing materials, draft confidential information memoranda, put together pitchbooks, spread financial statements
• Of exceptional value is the ability to sit in on calls, including intro calls, client update calls, and cold calls, to learn what to say, when to say it, and how to professionally connect with our clients and prospects

QUALIFICATIONS

• College-level coursework in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or other related field. Junior and Senior status preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Previous work experience where you excelled in your duties (does not need to be industry-related)
• Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and works with a sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet task deadlines
• Excellent team player with effective oral and written communications skills
• Connects quickly with others
• Dedicated to learning; inquisitive
• Fundamental understanding of financial statements a plus
• Experience working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint required, with the ability to quickly learn company-specific software

Note: We do not provide sponsorship. You must not require sponsorship at any point in a career with Copper Run to be considered for any role, including internships.

• Friendly, energetic, casual-yet-professional work environment
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Incentive bonus opportunity for all plus commission structure for applicable positions
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution and annual profit-sharing component
• Flexible Time Off (exempt) and Paid Time Off (non-exempt)
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible schedule
• Lunch is on us – We shift between catered meals and individual ordering from area restaurants. This is a great time to downshift and hang with the team while fueling up for a great afternoon. We also provide snacks and beverages throughout the day.
• We like to have fun – Join in a Happy Hour or take part in our company outings and events. We’ve traveled to Keeneland to watch the horse races, gone paint-balling, and hosted our own Copper Run Olympics and picnic – just to name a few.
• We treat you as a professional – This means we trust you to do the work necessary to get the job done at our valued Wall-Street execution level. We do not micromanage, but we do provide feedback.
• We value you as an individual – We are not unique as an investment bank in the value we place on hard work. We are unique as an investment bank in the value we place on balance for our employees. We care about you outside of what you can produce.