American Express is comprised of business units that serve Cardmembers, Merchants, and Partners across its integrated business model. International Card Services (ICS) leads the company’s international Card portfolio, delivering differentiated products, services, and experiences that strengthen customer engagement and drive sustainable growth. Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) builds Merchant partnerships, operates the global payments network, and advances bank relationships to expand acceptance, increase network usage, and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Collaboration is at the heart of how our teams work - across functions and with internal and external partners. As an intern, you’ll work alongside colleagues across American Express, gaining hands-on experience, building meaningful relationships, and applying your education to real-world business challenges. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that support our customers and advance our strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
Successful interns are proactive, collaborative, and eager to apply their education to real-world business challenges. They demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; take ownership of their work; and build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization. Internship opportunities at American Express may be aligned to different business units and teams based on business needs, project requirements, and individual strengths.
Day-to-day responsibilities in potential internship placements could include:
Project Management Roles: Regulatory & Business Operations, Control Management and Project Management Office
Conducting data analysis, reporting, and research to support regulatory and governance initiatives, including tracking requirements, deliverables, and compliance activities.
Product Management Role: Product, Lending, Acquisition, and Insurance
Supporting the growth and ongoing management of American Express product portfolios (eg. Cards, Insurance), by advancing initiatives that strengthen portfolio performance and support long-term business health.
Deep diving into business performance, customer insights, and market trends to identify opportunities, inform product strategy, and advance key strategic initiatives.
Marketing Role: Customer Marketing, Merchant Marketing, and Brand
Supporting the development and management of marketing campaigns across channels, including social media, Amex mobile app, email, and other customer engagement platforms.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Career development and training opportunities
American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
The job posting is for an existing vacancy.
