About the role#
As a summer intern with the Internal Audit Group, you will gain hands-on experience by working on operational audit projects. You will learn to identify and evaluate risks, business process controls, and technology controls across the organization while gaining a deeper understanding of the American Express business model.
What you'll do#
- Serve as a key team member on operational audit projects by evaluating risk and documenting processes.
- Implement audit tests and detail results in accordance with internal methodology, policies, and procedures.
- Research and learn about specific audit entities.
- Deploy critical thinking to assess potential business impacts and use evidence to support risk and control conclusions.
- Support senior auditors by collaborating in a team environment, attending walkthroughs, and detailing work papers.
- Partner with audit teams and management to develop control tests and analyze results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Pursuit of a degree in accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics, or an information technology related field.
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Sandy, Utah.
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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