About the role#
The Financial Crime Delivery team within Global Merchant and Network Services manages Know Your Customer (KYC) activities. This internship provides exposure to operational oversight, monitoring, and remediation efforts that ensure the security and integrity of our merchant network. You will work within a team focused on maintaining high standards of risk management and control.
What you'll do#
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the merchant business and KYC requirements.
- Support KYC operational oversight and governance activities.
- Assist with KYC remediation initiatives and help resolve operational gaps.
- Analyze KYC operational data to identify trends and potential areas of risk.
- Partner with colleagues across Compliance, Risk, and Technology to support KYC and AML implementation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time Master’s degree program in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Interest and experience in risk management, KYC, AML, or Financial Crime compliance.
- Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: This is a full-time, paid internship. Please note that American Express does not provide visa sponsorship for this program.
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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