About the role#
The Credit and Fraud Risk team manages risks across the entire customer lifecycle for our global consumer and commercial businesses. You will join a function that combines technology and infrastructure with data science to make risk decisions and improve fraud servicing. This internship provides exposure to how we monitor credit portfolios, build decision-making frameworks, and develop machine learning models.
What you'll do#
- Partner with Digital Product and Business Unit teams to provide insights that inform product development and marketing investment decisions.
- Deliver analytical solutions that help leadership evaluate and drive 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.
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.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to research and link complex issues.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Experience or interest in SQL, SAS, Java, Hive, Yellow Brick, or Python is a plus.
- A self-starter mindset with attention to detail and a willingness to learn new systems.
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, remote, or on-site depending on role and business needs.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
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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