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.

• Summer 2026: Positions have been filled.
• Fall 2026: Positions have been filled.
• Spring 2027 / Summer 2027: Recruiting window opens September 2026.
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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.