About the role#
The Financial Crimes Transformation Frameworks and Procedures team manages the company's approach to anti-money laundering, sanctions, and payments controls. This internship focuses on supporting transformation initiatives and developing AI agents to improve how the organization manages financial crimes risk. You will help turn identified gaps into actionable intelligence while ensuring transparency and human oversight.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, testing, and documentation of AI agents for financial crimes risk management.
- Map relationships between regulatory requirements, business processes, risks, controls, data, and technology.
- Maintain project plans, governance materials, reports, and process documentation.
- Prepare presentations and status updates for business, technology, and compliance stakeholders.
- Support change-management and implementation activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a master's or MBA program with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- At least 3 years of professional experience with a track record of success in management or specialized roles.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple assignments.
- A curious mindset and comfort working in ambiguous environments.
- Interest in financial crimes risk management, compliance, or emerging technologies.
- Experience with data visualization, process-mapping, or AI tools is a plus, though not required.
- Prior experience in financial services or risk management is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
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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