Business Unit / Role Specific Info

The Enterprise Technology Services organization partners with every part of the American Express business to power the company’s growth and innovation with trust and efficiency, and drive competitive differentiation with speed. We support the delivery and operations of technology, digital, and data capabilities, platforms, and services globally. Specifically, our team is responsible for the company’s technology engineering, architecture, and infrastructure, providing 24x7 support to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality experience for customers and colleagues. We also provide product management for core enterprise platforms, and lead technology risk and information security, enterprise data governance and platforms, digital product and design, and enterprise AI platforms on behalf of the company.

At American Express, we empower future data professionals to learn, innovate, and make an impact from day one. As a Data and Analytics Intern in Enterprise Technology Services, you will join a 10 week Summer Internship Program and support analytics work that helps technology teams make informed decisions across governance, architecture, modeling, data science, and emerging technology initiatives.

This role is designed for students interested in using data, analytics, financial insight, modeling, AI, or quantitative methods to solve business and technology problems. Depending on team alignment, you may work with technology business enablement, governance, model focused teams, enterprise business data architecture, data science teams, or quantum computing exploration efforts.

Potential Focus Areas

American Express Data and Analytics Interns may be aligned to different technology teams based on business needs, project requirements, and individual strengths. Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

Technology Business Enablement: portfolio analysis, financial management, delivery analytics, resource insights, operating rhythm materials, executive reporting, or business performance analysis.
Actuarial, Modeling, and AI Governance Analytics: quantitative analysis, actuarial methods, model documentation, model output review, scenario analysis, model governance, AI oversight, or responsible AI concepts.
Enterprise Business Data Architecture: data requirements and data-source analysis, source-to-target mapping, metadata and lineage, data quality and controls, data governance and standards, and foundational enterprise data architecture concepts.
Data Science: Python, R, SQL, exploratory analysis, statistical analysis, predictive modeling fundamentals, evaluation metrics, feature review, visualization, or insight generation.
Quantum Computing Exploration: Quantum computing fundamentals, emerging technology research, use case evaluation, experimentation documentation, technical landscape analysis, or early stage analytics.
Core Skills Across All Areas: analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, responsible use of data and AI, and ability to explain insights to technical and non technical audiences.

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

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 work 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 counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out 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 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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