About the role#
The Global Risk & Compliance Summer Internship Program provides opportunities to work across multiple teams within the organization. You will develop your skills while learning from experienced colleagues. Your specific placement depends on your academic background, interests, and business needs. The program focuses on maintaining a safe and compliant environment through risk management frameworks and oversight.
What you'll do#
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks across the enterprise.
- Provide effective challenge and independent oversight of the first line of defense.
- Safeguard American Express assets from losses due to failed processes or external threats.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations relating to financial crime.
- Protect IT systems from threats such as cyberattacks and data breaches.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Ability to translate highly technical and complex information into simple terms.
- Superior skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong interest in compliance or experience in financial services.
- Academic background in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Human Resources.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship program.
About American Express
American Express is a globally integrated payments company that provides products, insights, and experiences to customers and businesses. Founded in 1850, the firm maintains its headquarters in New York. It employs over 99,000 people and operates as a public company. Its core operations include network services, merchant services, corporate cards, and business travel.
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