Corporate Strategy Track: Launch Early Career Leadership Program

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you’ll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we’ll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let’s build the future.

Launch is an innovative, cohort-based professional development program designed to help high achieving college grads jump start their careers. Be part of a team participating in real-world, challenging, interactive, and action-based learning curriculum, developing your skills on the job. You’ll earn valuable experience over three 12-month rotations through different areas of the company. 

As a member of our Launch Program Class of 2028, you’ll be fully immersed with a global team of Technology and Strategy experts, eager to teach and learn from you along the way. You’ll develop a strong understanding of how a global business operates from the inside and develop functional and leadership skills that will set a solid foundation for the rest of your career. We offer opportunities to work in multiple locations, including Santa Clara, CA and Chicago, IL.

Potential rotations could include:

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Analyze acquisition targets through financial modeling and strategic fit assessment.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on due diligence and integration.
• Engage with senior leaders to align M&A with strategic goals.

Technology

• Support the development and execution of the company’s technology roadmap.
• Work on R&D initiatives to drive product development and innovation.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to align technology with business goals.

Strategy and/or Ecosystem Partnerships

• Identify and build strategic partnerships that drive growth and innovation.
• Conduct research on market trends and competitive landscapes to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to align partnerships with company strategy.

You do your best work when you’re empowered to be uniquely you. We embrace the diverse perspectives and experiences each team member brings to their role, and we know it’s a catalyst for innovation. A future Finance leader in our Launch Program will bring:

• Passion – We seek candidates who are driven, curious and eager to make an impact. An interest in learning and contributing to our strategic goals will set the foundation for long-term success at Belden.
• Academic Achievement – Candidates are pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master's degree in Finance or Business with related concentration/coursework. Prefer candidates with an MBA. 
• Experience – Prefer candidates with 1-2 years of experience in investment banking or consulting, but open to those with relevant experience in other fields.
• Intellectual Curiosity – We seek candidates who are eager to explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously learn to drive innovation and solve complex problems.  

“The opportunity to rotate throughout Belden’s different businesses and roles has been the most rewarding aspect of the program. My managers and mentors have also been extremely supportive of my development, which has been very impactful in my experience.”

-Launch Program, Class of 2021 Graduate

Let’s Write the Next 100 Years Together.
Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we’re doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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Belden offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability 

Applicants can expect a compensation range of $71,000-95,000 and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

These statements describe the general nature and level of work involved for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. 

Belden is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status.