About the role#
The Enterprise Technology Services team supports the technology, digital, and data capabilities that power American Express. As a Data Analytics intern, you will work at the intersection of technology, finance, and portfolio management. You will help teams understand performance, financial trends, and operational outcomes through data. This role is for students who enjoy solving complex problems and learning how analytics support technology decisions.
What you'll do#
- Collect, clean, validate, and organize data from project, financial, and technology delivery sources.
- Analyze portfolio performance, budget, resource, and risk information to identify trends and insights.
- Create and maintain dashboards, key performance indicators, and leadership summaries.
- Develop financial models, cost views, and scenario analyses to support project decision making.
- Prepare presentations and narratives that communicate data-backed insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll need#
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Economics earned before the start date.
- Foundational knowledge of data analytics, including collection, validation, visualization, and insight generation.
- Understanding of financial management principles such as budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
- Awareness of Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodology.
- Foundational understanding of Generative AI concepts, including appropriate use and human validation of outputs.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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