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

Copper Run; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site internship

Lunch provided

Descripción de la vacante

Copper Run is seeking an internship in Columbus for current juniors and seniors, offering hands-on exposure to buy-side and sell-side M&A deal work. This 2027 Spring internship is 100% on-site, part-time, and designed to build practical finance skills and professional relationships in a fast-paced investment banking environment.

You'll support the deal team, conduct market research, help evaluate targets, and develop marketing materials while gaining access to leadership and meaningful work.

Formación

• College-level coursework in finance, accounting, marketing, sales, business administration, or related field.
• Prior work experience where you excelled in duties (not necessarily industry-related).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent team player mentality with effective oral and written communications.
• Curiosity and commitment to learning.
• Fundamental understanding of financial statements a plus.
• Experience with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; ability to learn company software quickly.
• GPA preference of 3.5 or higher.

Responsabilidades

• Support the deal team in driving engagements forward.
• Conduct market research to identify acquisition targets and gather contact information.
• Assist with evaluating targets and their fit to the client’s strategy.
• Assist with direct outreach to generate deal conversations with executives.
• Input and maintain target/prospect data in the CRM for accuracy.
• Develop marketing materials such as letters, teasers and pitch decks.
• Sit in on calls to learn how to communicate with clients and prospects.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Understanding of financial statements

Educación

Finance / Accounting / Economics coursework

GPA 3.5+ preferred

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

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 headquarters in Columbus. 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