Summer 2027 Buy-Side M&A Investment Banking Internship - Cleveland

Copper Run is a middle market investment bank providing buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory services. The Summer 2027 Buy-Side M&A Investment Banking Intern will support deal teams through market research, acquisition target evaluation, outreach, CRM maintenance, marketing material development, and participation in client and prospect calls.

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 they're looking for:

• 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
• Experience working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint required, with the ability to quickly learn company-specific software
• Preference for minimum GPA of 3.5
• Fundamental understanding of financial statements a plus

Benefits:

• Investment banking experience with direct exposure working on a deal team
• Friendly, energetic, casual-yet-professional work environment
• Company-provided lunch daily
• 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