About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to the product vision, strategy, and value proposition within the Global Merchant & Network Services division. You will work on digital products and applications, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that benefit our customers.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to product vision, strategy, and value proposition development.
- Conduct market and user research to identify trends and evaluate the competitive landscape.
- Develop business cases that articulate the quantitative and strategic impact of products or services.
- Collect and synthesize product data to generate actionable insights and steer strategy.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver results as a cross-functional team.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Marketing, or Data Science.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong interest in the payments industry, digital products, and product management.
- Experience in the payments industry is a plus.
- Experience with SQL and/or Hive is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not provided 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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