Vice President - Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions

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

At Copper Run, we’re hiring a full-time Vice President to join our growing Columbus office and 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, entrepreneurial, 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, and help clients achieve extraordinary outcomes?

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

EEO STATEMENT (Equal Employment Opportunity)

Copper Run is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and evaluate each on the basis of job qualification. We do not consider race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy shall apply to all phases of the employment relationship including hiring, upgrading, promoting, disciplining, transferring, reducing in force, terminating, and compensating personnel. Furthermore, CR will provide reasonable accommodation.