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Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Business Unit/Role Specific Information

American Express National Bank (AENB): American Express’ chartered national bank. Headquartered in Utah, AENB is the single largest entity within American Express’ business, currently representing more than 50 percent of the Company’s Card Member Spending, nearly 90 percent of its lending and more than 60 percent its of revenues. AENB provides its customers with access to consistent payments, financing and savings products in three ways, including issuing and servicing charge and credit cards for our consumer and small business segments, offering commercial loans to small and midsized merchants, as well as installment loans to consumers; and maintaining a Personal Savings program consisting of high-yield savings accounts and certificate of deposit products.

The Enterprise Program Management Office brings an integrated and consistent approach to how American Express governs and executes projects, better alignment to regulatory expectations, and implementation of industry best-practices.

• Enterprise Program Management Office: As American Express grows, there is a need to strengthen project governance and execution. This project management intern role will support the execution of select enterprise initiatives that cross multiple lines of business across the company.

How will you make an impact in this role?

A candidate in this role may expect to support enterprise initiatives that cross multiple lines of business across the company. In this role, deliverables can include project plans, dashboards, and analytics on KPIs. They also have excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team-oriented, matrix organization. A candidate can expect to...

• Support high priority cross-functional initiatives impacting multiple business units, including linkages and dependencies with groups both within and outside of AENB.

• Create execution frameworks for business problems and turn those frameworks into concrete projects that drive results.

• Create and maintain detailed project plans to effectively manage projects and drive resolution of risks, issues and challenges related to projects.

• Help maintain dashboards, monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), and assist in compiling thematic reports to provide actionable insights on emerging trends and systemic risks.

• Prepare and/or lead efficient and effective presentations and materials and break down complex ideas into understandable and actionable messages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• Master's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.

• A keen interest in project management, operational risk management, governance, issues management, and process risk reduction.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial services or related industries.

• Experience with data analysis tools.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and motivation for project management.

Qualifications

Salary Range: $38.45 to $87.00 hourly sign-on bonus

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries

• Flexible working arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex

• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job: Campus

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 25015456