Sell-Side M&A Analyst — Fast-Paced, In-Office Columbus

Copper Run Capital LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k)

Flexible Time Off

In-office lunch

Job summary

Copper Run Capital LLC, based in Columbus, seeks a full-time Sell-Side M&A Analyst for its Columbus headquarters. This in-office role supports live sell-side engagements across industries, working with seasoned dealmakers to deliver high-impact results for middle-market clients.

The candidate will build financial models, develop CIMs and marketing materials, and conduct rigorous market research while coordinating with interns and the deal team to close opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Copper Run Capital LLC, based in Columbus, seeks a full-time Sell-Side M&A Analyst for its Columbus headquarters. This in-office role supports live sell-side engagements across industries, working with seasoned dealmakers to deliver high-impact results for middle-market clients.

The candidate will build financial models, develop CIMs and marketing materials, and conduct rigorous market research while coordinating with interns and the deal team to close opportunities.