Spring 2027 Buy-Side M&A Investment Banking Internship - Cleveland

Copper Run; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay starting at $15.00

Company lunch daily

100% on-site internship

Job summary

Copper Run is seeking a part-time Spring Internship in Cleveland for juniors and seniors eager to gain hands-on exposure to buy-side and sell-side M&A engagements. You'll support deal teams, conduct market research, and help prepare materials, with on-site collaboration and direct leadership access.

This 100% on-site internship offers an hourly pay starting at $15.00, opportunities to extend into the school year or convert to a full-time offer, and a fast-paced, professional culture designed to

Qualifications

• College-level coursework in finance, accounting, marketing, or related field.
• Preference for GPA 3.5.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ability to learn company software.

Responsibilities

• Support deal team members in driving engagements forward.
• Conduct market research to identify acquisition targets.
• Assist evaluation and scoping of targets to fit strategy.
• Assist with outreach to generate deal conversations with executives.
• Input and maintain target data in the CRM system.
• Develop marketing materials such as letters, teasers, and pitch decks.
• Join calls to observe and learn client communication best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Oral communications

Written communications

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Curiosity

Education

Finance coursework

Accounting coursework

GPA 3.5

Tools

CRM system

MS Office

Job description

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team of dedicated investment banking professionals in an Internship designed to make an impact and build your exposure to the entire lifecycle of M&A deals. We are currently accepting applications for our part-time 2027 Spring Internship positions at our Cleveland are office. Individuals selected will gain hands‑on experience on buy-side and sell-side engagements with access to leadership, meaningful work and an enjoyable company culture.

Please note all internships are 100% on‑site and cannot be done remotely. Current Juniors and Seniors strongly preferred. This position is only open to currently enrolled college students.

Who We Are

Copper Run is a middle market investment bank that delivers exceptional buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory through a relentless process, radical transparency and deep relationships. Founded in 2008, Copper Run was built on the conviction that the middle market was underserved and that a firm with the right values, process, and people could address this. Close to two decades later, Copper Run has a national footprint and a record of almost 300 closed deals spanning many industries. As we redefine what is possible in M&A by challenging the traditional, slow‑moving playbook, we build trust with our clients through rigorous analysis, resolute drive, and a creative and competitive edge to win the deals our clients can’t win alone.

What You’ll Do

• Support the deal team members in driving engagements forward
• Conduct extensive market research to find acquisition targets and contact information that match the desired client profile
• Assist with evaluation of acquisition targets, scoping their fit to the client’s acquisition strategy
• Assist with direct outreach including 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
• Assist in the development of compelling marketing materials (letters, teasers, pitch decks etc.)
• 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

What You’ll Need

• College-level coursework in finance, accounting, marketing, sales, business administration, or other related field
• Previous work experience where you excelled in your duties (does not need to be industry-related)
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent team player mentality with effective oral and written communications skills
• Curiosity and commitment to learning
• Fundamental understanding of financial statements a plus
• Experience working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint required, with the ability to quickly learn company-specific software
• Preference for minimum GPA of 3.5

Benefits of a Copper Run Internship

• Investment banking experience with direct exposure working on a deal team
• Friendly, energetic, casual‑yet‑professional work environment
• Company‑provided lunch daily
• 100% on‑site internship
• Hourly pay rate starting at $15.00/hour
• High performing interns will be considered for an internship extension (part‑time during the school year) and/or a full‑time job offers upon graduation