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 Cleveland 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
• 5–10 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.