Strategy & Corporate Development – MBA Intern
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Job Description
About Juniper Networks:
Juniper Networks tackles the complexities of networking and security in the multicloud era. They offer products, solutions, and services transforming how people connect, work, and live. Their focus is simplifying the transition to secure, automated multicloud environments, enabling secure, AI-driven networks. Juniper emphasizes a culture of disruptive thinking and colleague innovation, believing their employees’ creativity and commitment are key to delivering a new network for the future. They promote the “Juniper Way,” a commitment to fostering a culture that inspires employees’ best work. Juniper is committed to inclusion and diversity, encouraging applications from individuals who may not meet every criterion listed in job descriptions.
Job Description: Strategy & Corporate Development – MBA Intern (Summer 2025)
Juniper Networks’ Strategy and Corporate Development team seeks a Summer 2025 MBA intern to contribute to the company’s long-term strategic initiatives and corporate transactions. This role is crucial in formulating strategy, assessing growth opportunities, and evaluating and structuring corporate partnerships, investments, and acquisitions. The intern will significantly impact Juniper’s growth, direction, and future.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Engage with stakeholders: Collaborate across various business units and functions to support and execute strategic initiatives.
• Conduct analysis: Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of strategic issues, market trends, and the competitive landscape to inform business decisions.
• Support investment activities: Contribute to strategic investment activities, including mergers & acquisitions (M&A), alliances, and equity investments, through financial analysis and assisting in negotiations.
• Develop presentations: Create high-impact presentations and recommendations for senior leadership, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
• Facilitate problem-solving: Engage in joint problem-solving with mid-level and senior business partners and implement recommendations.
• Enhance team efficiency: Propose and execute solutions to improve team efficiency and optimize internal workflows.
Professional Qualifications:
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and analyzing business opportunities.
• Experience collaborating across multiple business units to drive strategic decisions.
• Preferred prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, product management, or corporate strategy.
• Currently pursuing an MBA (graduating in 2026); a technical or engineering background is a plus.
Personal Qualifications:
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills: Demonstrated attention to detail and a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication skills: Executive presence and exceptional written and verbal communication to interact effectively with senior leaders.
• Team player: Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• High energy and motivation: Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for technology and innovation.
Additional Information:
The internship includes participation in a comprehensive University Talent Program, offering professional and personal growth opportunities. Interns work on project-based assignments, making significant contributions and receiving mentorship from industry innovators. The program also features workshops, community service initiatives, and an executive speaker series. The pay range is $84,000.80 to $120,750.55 per year, with benefits including medical, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and parental leave. The position is “at-will,” and salary may be adjusted based on performance, company performance, and market factors.
