Summer 2026

Campus Graduate Intern Program

Posted on 10/3/2025

American Express

American Express

10,001+ employees

Credit cards and payment services provider

Compensation Overview

$38.45 - $87/hr

+ Sign-on Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid or fully virtual options available; on-site days may be required depending on role.

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
Product Management
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s or Graduate degree program.
  • Graduate Degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
  • Problem solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill down complex concepts or problems.
  • Effective communicator and influencer: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Intellectual curiosity: High-intellectual curiosity and desire to continually learn about the changing payments landscape and emerging technologies.
  • Collaborative team player: Ability to collaborate with and build strong relationships with leaders, colleagues in different time zones, and cross-functional partners to deliver value.
  • Interest in commercial payments, digital products, product management, technology and product development processes.
  • Product Analytics: Interest in uncovering insights that drive product strategy, opportunities to improve client experiences through data, a balanced technical rigor with business acumen and energized by solving complex problems.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following: Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI.
  • Product Development/ Product Management: Entrepreneurial spirit: Proactive self-starter with a demonstrated track record for navigating complex and highly matrixed organizations to execute and deliver results.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
  • Product Analytics: Analyze client behavior and product usage patterns using internal datasets.
  • Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools for product performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Technology, UX, Marketing) to align on data needs and insights.
  • Document findings and present recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Build and refine models.
  • Support roadmap planning.
  • Deliver insights that inform our strategy/initiatives.
  • Evaluate performance metrics for new product launches or enhancements
  • Product Development: Articulate existing product functionality and requirements for enhancements.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and align on product goals.
  • Support sprint planning and backlog grooming in an agile environment.
  • Document product flows, user stories, and feature specs.
  • Contribute to product roadmaps, feature prioritization, and release planning.
  • Prepare presentations or demos for internal stakeholders.
  • Analyze user feedback or product metrics to inform future enhancement.
  • Product Management: Own product strategy for one of our commercial banking, cash flow management, or payments products.
  • Play a central role identifying customer needs, building outstanding experiences, and leading teams to manage and market these products.
  • Drive the development of commercial customer solutions at American Express.
  • Develop business cases for new products, features and customer experiences.
  • Shape product marketing strategies to drive customer engagement and new growth.
  • Derive insights from the competitive landscape and customer feedback.
  • Synthesize analytics and financials to develop data-driven recommendations.
  • Document and maintain product management processes and product backlogs, including feature prioritization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Technology, Legal, Compliance and other stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • 3 years’ minimum experience in Product Analytics, Product Development, Product Management, Strategy and/or related.
  • Graduate students enrolled in one of the below areas or related fields: Data Analytics/Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Product Design or UX/UI, Business Administration.
  • Experience with agile product development or digital servicing platforms.
  • Familiarity with financial services, especially commercial payments or corporate banking.
  • Leadership experience in student organizations or team-based projects.
  • Internships or research projects focused on product analytics, customer insights, or digital strategy.
  • Participation in data competitions, hackathons, or analytics clubs.
  • Personal projects or portfolios showcasing data storytelling or dashboard development.
  • Thought leadership on emerging trends in analytics or fintech.
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • Hands-on experience with product development tools or platforms (e.g., Jira, Figma, GitHub).
  • Strong storytelling and presentation skills to support executive decision-making.

American Express provides credit and charge cards for individuals and businesses, along with travel services, gift cards, savings accounts, and insurance products. Card products offer revolving or charge-based spending with rewards, while business solutions help manage cash flow and employee expenses, and merchant services enable merchants to accept Amex payments. It differentiates itself through a strong focus on premium card memberships, a broad ecosystem of travel perks and loyalty rewards, and extensive business payment solutions with a large merchant network. Its goal is to support everyday spending and business payments by growing cardholder membership, transaction volume, and merchant adoption within a trusted payments ecosystem.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1850

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • US credit card payments doubled since 2016 while cash halved, boosting volumes.
  • Luxury spending rose 18% in Q1 2026; Gen Z and Millennials drive 60% new acquisitions.
  • Record $8.4 billion net card fee revenue in 2024, up 16% year-over-year.

What critics are saying

  • Robinhood's $695 Platinum card undercuts Amex's $895 fee, eroding 10-15% premium growth.
  • Affirm's BNPL captures Millennial and Gen Z transaction volume through merchant partnerships.
  • Hyper AI integration fails by Q3 2026, diverting resources from core card products.

What makes American Express unique

  • Amex operates closed-loop network issuing cards and processing payments directly.
  • Premium lifestyle brand targets affluent consumers with superior rewards flexibility.
  • Acquired Hyper in Q2 2026 for agentic AI expense management in commercial services.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

Generous paid parental leave policies

Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors

Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

Career development and training opportunities

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Warren Buffett's bank bets return 333% and 491% over 10 years, beating S&P 500

Bank of America and American Express, two of Warren Buffett's largest financial holdings, delivered strong returns over the past decade. A $1,000 investment in Bank of America 10 years ago would have grown to $4,332, a 333% return, whilst the same investment in American Express would have reached $5,915, a 492% return. Both outperformed the S&P 500's 235% return over the same period. Bank of America's recovery from the financial crisis drove performance, with deposits exceeding $2 trillion and 2025 net income of $30.5 billion, up 12.45% year-on-year. The stock trades at 12 times earnings. American Express capitalized on premium card growth amongst younger consumers, with Gen Z and millennials now representing 60% of new acquisitions. The stock trades at 19 times earnings.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 6th, 2026
Robinhood launches $695 Platinum card to challenge Amex's $895 offering

Robinhood has launched a $695-a-year Platinum credit card, challenging established premium cards like the $895 American Express Platinum. The card, made from 99.9% pure platinum, is marketed as invite-only though anyone can request access online. Cash back earned can be redeemed for statement credits or cash that can be reinvested through Robinhood brokerage accounts. The company says the card targets customers who already use its investing platform, which launched in 2013 and caters to younger, newer investors. Credit card experts suggest the Robinhood card's appeal depends on platform usage. Ryan Smith from Upgraded Points noted that whilst Robinhood offers a lower annual fee, American Express provides superior rewards flexibility and perks overall. The card represents Robinhood's attempt to compete in the premium credit card market long dominated by American Express, Chase and Capital One.

Simply Wall St
Feb 5th, 2026
American Express Raises Over US$3.5b To Fund Premium Card Expansion

American Express completed several large fixed income offerings totaling over $3.5b in recent days. The capital raise coincides with a company focus on premium card growth and a shift in marketing toward higher end and younger customers. Leadership is emphasizing long term premium positioning while seeking to attract younger, high spend clients. American Express (NYSE: AXP) is currently trading at $349.63, with the share price up 11.9% over the past year and 193.2% over the past five years...

Yahoo Finance
Jan 30th, 2026
Mastercard and AmEx report double-digit growth amid White House credit card rate cap fears

Mastercard and American Express reported strong earnings, with Mastercard posting 18% revenue growth and 22% net income growth in the fourth quarter, whilst American Express saw 10% revenue growth and 15% earnings-per-share growth. Both companies guided towards continued double-digit growth in 2026. Despite the robust results, shares of both companies fell on Friday, outpacing broader market declines. The drop appears driven by political anxiety rather than operational concerns, as the White House floats a potential 10% cap on credit card rates. Mastercard reported contained expenses and strong dollar volume growth, particularly in its high-margin services business. American Express highlighted continued spending growth amongst higher-income customers and maintained best-in-class credit metrics despite rising consumer debt levels across the industry.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 20th, 2026
Warren Buffett's Legacy: 2 of His Favorite Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

The first is a famous name in the credit card sphere. The second produces a drink most of us have quaffed many times in our lives. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › It's hard to believe Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) . But with 2026 now underway, Buffett has reduced his role at the conglomerate to chairman of the board. As one of the most celebrated investors in modern market history, his legacy lives on -- not least because many of the holdings in Berkshire's equity portfolio are his ideas. Here's a brief look at two of the better buy-and-hold picks: finance sector titan American Express (NYSE: AXP) and beverage king Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) Amex has been in the news lately, and not for the right reasons (at least, as far as shareholders are concerned). In mid-January, President Trump announced he wants to impose a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Amex, which is both the issuer of the credit and the processor of transactions on its plastic, might have to comply with this rather significant new rule. This, however, is a big "if." At least on paper, the U.S. president does not have the unilateral authority to impose such a limitation on the credit card industry. Nevertheless, cautious investors sold out of Amex and its fellow card-processing giants after Trump's pronouncement. Given the uncertainty, it creates an instant and compelling buy-on-weakness opportunity for the stock. After all, Amex as a company is unique -- no plastic comes anywhere near the prestige of its legendary Black Card -- and it's both an effective issuer and processor. With that combination, it earns interest on cardholder balances and a small piece of every one of the cardholders' transactions. The numbers tell the tale. In Amex's most recently reported quarter, the company grew revenue by an impressive 11% year over year to $18.4 billion. Headline net income advanced even more aggressively, popping by 16% to $2.9 billion. And that qualified as a typical quarter for this ever-profitable operator. Coca-Cola is, of course, the creator and purveyor of its namesake drink, although this is only one item within a huge portfolio. The company also owns Minute Maid orange juice, the Costa coffee brand, and Dasani water, among many other products. It's hard to find any grocery store, supermarket, or restaurant anywhere in the world that doesn't stock Coca-Cola products. This gives the beverage's maker a near-unparalleled scope and reach among consumers. This, plus the fact that its drinks require little innovation, makes it a cash-generating machine, if not a hotly growing enterprise given its size and reach.

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