Strategy & Corporate Development - MBA Intern (Summer 2025)

Strategy & Corporate Development - MBA Intern

Job Description

The Strategy and Corporate Development team at Juniper Networks is seeking a Summer 2025 Intern to help define and drive the company's long-term strategic initiatives and execute corporate transactions. This individual will play a critical role formulating strategy, evaluating growth opportunities, and evaluating and structuring corporate partnerships, investments, and acquisitions. This person will therefore have a significant opportunity to impact the growth, direction and future of Juniper. Candidates should be pursuing an MBA (graduating in 2026); technical or engineering background is a plus.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

* Engage with key stakeholders across multiple business units/functions to support and execute strategic initiatives

* Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on core strategic issues, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform business decisions

* Drive and support strategic investment activities, including M&A, alliances and equity investments by performing financial analysis and assisting in negotiations with external parties

* Develop high-impact presentations and recommendations for senior leadership, synthesizing complex data into creative and actionable insights

* Facilitate joint problem-solving with mid-level and senior level business partners and work closely to implement recommendations

* Propose and execute solutions to enhance team efficiency and optimize internal workflows

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience identifying, evaluating and analyzing business opportunities

* Experience collaborating across multiple business units/functions to drive strategic decisions

* Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, product management or corporate strategy or similar roles is preferred

* Currently pursuing an MBA; a technical or engineering background is a plus

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Proven analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail and a data-driven approach to problem solving

* Executive presence and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with senior leaders and business partners

* Team player with ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams

* High energy, positive, and motivated individual

* Adaptable and flexible, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

* Demonstrated passion and curiosity about technology and innovation

In addition, you will join our comprehensive University Talent Program that fosters personal as well as professional growth, thoroughly preparing interns for the next step in their careers. Juniper internships are project-based, allowing interns to solve important problems, make lasting impacts on their teams, and contribute to the company's overall objectives. Interns are mentored by some of the most talented and skillful innovators in the industry; you will connect with transformative thought leaders who promote disruptive ideas in their field. You will also participate in constructive professional workshops, company-wide community service initiatives, and an executive speaker series. You'll build lasting friendships, expand your network, and connect with colleagues from around the world.

At Juniper Networks, you will not only have opportunities to build real-life, hands-on work experience - you'll also have the chance to learn from the best and lay the groundwork for a successful career.

Minimum Salary: $84,000.80

Maximum Salary:$120,750.55

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $84,000.80 and $120,750.55/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper's pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.