Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Corporate Planning & Analysis, Finance - Phoenix, AZ

Business Unit/Role Specific Info

The Finance Organization drives business value by being a strategic partner in every decision made in support of the Company’s success. We bring a powerful combination of financial expertise, a deep understanding of complex analytics, a thorough knowledge of the risk environment, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.

The internship will be a general Finance internship that will provide an opportunity to work in the Corporate Planning & Analysis function of American Express Finance.

This internship position will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

How will you make an impact in this role?

All interns receive a project solving a real business challenge for the organization. The project will include

• Providing best-in-class analysis and decision support to the Finance organization
• Learning how to articulate decisions clearly and gain buy-in from stakeholders across the business
• Gathering and analyzing information from a wide array of sources; identifying trends and articulating how those trends impact our business
• Obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the business and its needs
• Honing analytical acumen, communication skills, and the ability to tailor complex messages to the appropriate audience

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program
• Students must have a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and manipulate large amounts of data, spot trends, generate meaningful insights and develop recommendations to drive growth
• Strategic thought leadership and creativity in synthesizing data into an easy-to-understand story and articulate key messages across multiple audiences
• A strong work-ethic, positive attitude, and highly motivated self-starter with robust interpersonal skills, adapting to change and showcasing the ability to build trust-based relationships within the Finance team and with business partners across locations / geographies
• Acting and leading with courage, making decisions quickly, initiating and driving change management processes
• Programming skills a plus

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