About the role#
The Credit and Fraud Risk team manages risks across the entire customer lifecycle for our global products. This role focuses on using data and statistical analysis to support risk decisions, improve fraud controls, and drive business growth. Interns will work on projects that directly influence how we manage credit portfolios and secure financial transactions.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Digital Product and Business Unit teams to provide insights for product development.
- Collaborate to design and implement strategies based on statistical, financial, and economic analysis.
- Provide analytical support for billing, revenue growth, and profitability initiatives.
- Integrate new data sources to drive business decisions.
- Analyze and improve fraud controls across various business points, including card issuance and financial transactions.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- A willingness to learn and master new systems.
- Majors in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This position is a full-time, paid internship.
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States is required, as visa sponsorship is not provided.
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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