About the role#
This is a paid, full-time undergraduate internship program for Summer 2027. You will join the Finance organization, with potential placements in International Card Services Finance, Treasury, or Tax. You will work on a specific project designed to address a real business challenge for the company.
What you'll do#
- Complete a project focused on solving a current business challenge.
- Use big data and SQL to analyze card member spending behavior and identify growth opportunities.
- Evaluate the efficiency of card member acquisition channels.
- Build prototypes to support financial analysis for mobile products.
- Improve stress-testing analytics for the annual OSFI submission.
- Assist with the assessment and implementation of regulatory returns.
- Help prepare financial analyses and statutory reports for month-end and quarter-end cycles.
- Provide support for Canada Revenue Agency corporate income tax audits and research.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
- A graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Ability to link business trends to financial performance.
- Skill in manipulating large datasets to spot trends and generate insights.
- Capacity to synthesize complex data into clear stories for various audiences.
- A positive, adaptable, and self-starting attitude.
- Ability to build relationships, make decisions, and influence change.
- Programming or coding skills are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: Candidates must have existing legal authorization to work in Canada. Sponsorship is not provided 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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