About the role#
The Credit and Fraud Risk team is a global function responsible for making risk decisions that support operational excellence and innovation. This internship provides exposure to managing risks throughout the customer lifecycle across consumer and commercial businesses. Interns will work on projects involving data capabilities, decision-making frameworks, and predictive models to improve customer servicing strategies.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Digital Product and Business Unit teams to provide insights that inform product development and business performance.
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement strategies based on statistical, financial, and economic analysis.
- Provide analytical support to drive billing, revenue growth, profitability, and customer experience.
- Integrate new data sources and capabilities to support business decisions.
- Analyze and improve fraud controls across multiple business points, including product design, account acquisition, and financial transactions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time bachelor’s degree program, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Preferred majors include Business Administration, Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Required knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Experience with SQL, SAS, Java, Hive, Yellow Brick, or Python is a plus.
- A passion for innovation, customer-first thinking, and improving end-to-end customer experiences.
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not provided for this program.
About American Express
American Express is a global financial services company based in New York. Founded in 1850, it provides payment solutions, corporate cards, and network services to individuals and businesses. The company operates as a public organization with over 10,000 employees. It focuses on facilitating commerce and providing financial products to its customers.
How to get in at American Express
Securing an internship at American Express requires a proactive approach to their application timeline. Because the volume of applicants is high, timing is critical. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first. Early applicants get seen before the pile grows, which is a significant advantage in a competitive hiring cycle. Beyond the initial application, finding the right contact can make a difference. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company's roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the role or a referral. This direct connection materially improves response rates compared to submitting a resume into a general portal.
