Buy-Side M&A Analyst

About the role

This is more than just a back-office or technical role—it's a front-row seat to the deal process, from sourcing through close.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry research to support M&A strategy and explore potential acquisition targets
• Research and evaluate acquisition targets that fit within the scope of the client’s acquisition strategy
• Conduct direct outreach including calls, 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
• Develop compelling marketing materials (letters, teasers, pitch decks etc.)
• Participate in introductory conversations with business owners and clients, capturing key details, needs, and goals
• Initiate, manage, and organize financial and organizational diligence items
• Analyze and interpret financial statements
• Respond to client and target inquiries with professionalism and urgency
• Absorb and train Interns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• 1–3 years of M&A, consulting, public accounting, or finance experience
• Strong communication skills, including comfort with outbound calls
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word (plus an eagerness to master new tools)
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work well under deadlines
• Strong team player mentality—collaborative and positive

Qualifications

• Must be able to work without sponsorship. We cannot accept those with OPT status as sponsorship is required after the three-year period.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with financial modeling and valuation techniques
• Knowledge of M&A processes and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Lucrative incentive bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to recharge when you need it
• Daily lunch provided (yes, every day)
• Casual-but-professional atmosphere where hard work and personality both matter
• Ongoing training and hands-on deal experience from day one

Pay

• Competitive base salary based on experience

Schedule

• Full-time position

Company Information

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.