About the Role
The Finance Organization drives business value by being a strategic partner in every decision made in support of the Company’s success. This internship will provide opportunities to work in one of several functional areas of Finance, offering a general Finance internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide best-in-class analysis and decision support to the Finance organization.
- Learn to articulate decisions clearly and gain buy-in from stakeholders across the business.
- Gather and analyze information from a wide array of sources, identifying trends and articulating their impact on the business.
- Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the business and its needs.
- Hone analytical acumen, communication skills, and the ability to tailor complex messages to the appropriate audience.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program.
- Students must have a graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Skills
- Ability to analyze and manipulate large amounts of data, spot trends, generate meaningful insights and develop recommendations to drive growth.
- Strategic thought leadership and creativity in synthesizing data into an easy-to-understand story and articulate key messages across multiple audiences.
- A strong work-ethic, positive attitude, and highly motivated self-starter with robust interpersonal skills, adapting to change and showcasing the ability to build trust-based relationships within the Finance team and with business partners across locations / geographies.
- Acting and leading with courage, making decisions quickly, initiating and driving change management processes.
- Programming skills a plus.
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Virtual
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
About the Company
- At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues.
- From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
- As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
- Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Equal Opportunity
- American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
- American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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