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 full-time 2027 Summer Internship positions at our Cleveland area 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

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Casual work, Summer internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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