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.
Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the Finance team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career.
Responsibilities
The internship will be a general Finance internship that will provide opportunities to intern in one of the following functional areas of Finance: International Card Services Finance, Treasury and Tax.
All interns receive a project solving a real business challenge for the organization. Examples of past projects include:
- Enhancing big data and SQL to understand American Express Card Member spending behavior in certain industries, across different markets and among certain merchants to ascertain growth opportunities
- Assessing the efficiency of Card Members acquisition channels
- Creation of prototypes to enable financial analysis on mobile products
- Enhancements to Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) Stress Testing Analytics as part of annual Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) submission
- Assist with assessment and implementation of new or revised regulatory returns
- Support preparation of various financial analysis and statutory reports at month-end and quarter-end
- Support Canada Revenue Agency Corporate Income Tax audits as well as tax research
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program
- Students must have a graduation date of December 2027 - June 2029
- Areas of study eg, Business, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or related fields
Preferred Qualifications
- Financial Acumen – ability to link business trends to financial performance
- Analytical Skills – ability to manipulate large amounts of data, spot trends & generate meaningful insights
- Communication Skills – synthesize data into an easy-to-understand story & articulate key messages across multiple audiences
- Agile Approach – positive, can-do attitude, adapt to change, and highly motivated self-starter
- Leadership – act & lead with courage, build relationships, make decisions quickly & influence change
- Programming/coding skills are a plus
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Canada is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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)
- Career development and training opportunities
American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
The below 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.
The job posting is for an existing vacancy.
