About the role#
This is a general Finance internship for undergraduate students. You will join one of several functional areas, including Corporate Planning & Analysis, Global Commercial Services Finance, US Consumer Services Finance, Global Merchant and Network Finance, Controllership, or Global Treasury. Every intern receives a project designed to solve a real business challenge for the organization.
What you'll do#
- Provide analysis and decision support to the Finance organization.
- Gather and analyze information from many sources to identify trends.
- Articulate how business trends impact company operations.
- Learn to communicate decisions clearly to gain buy-in from stakeholders.
- Develop your analytical acumen and communication skills.
- Tailor complex messages for specific audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
- A graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
- Ability to analyze and manipulate large amounts of data.
- Strategic thought leadership and creativity in synthesizing data.
- A strong work-ethic and a positive attitude.
- Programming skills are a plus.
- Note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is based on-site in New York, New York.
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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