About the role#
We are looking for a Product Development Intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. You will own a high-impact project that combines product development with AI-driven innovation to solve business challenges in Financial Crimes Risk Management. You will work on-site in New York to build the next generation of financial crimes capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of AI-enabled solutions and agents that strengthen Financial Crimes Risk Management capabilities.
- Partner with Product, Technology, Data, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to identify business needs, understand stakeholder pain points, and translate them into product opportunities and functional requirements.
- Map relationships across regulatory requirements, processes, risks, controls, data, and technology to identify gaps and opportunities for improved remediation.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies, including Generative AI and machine learning, to improve decision support, analyst workflows, and operational effectiveness.
- Prepare executive-ready presentations, project updates, and supporting documentation to communicate project outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in business, economics, finance, risk management, data analytics, computer science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment status: Full-time.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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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