Campus Graduate Masters Summer Internship Program - 2027, Global Risk & Compliance - New York, NY

Global Risk & Compliance Summer Internship Program

The Global Risk & Compliance Organization is an independent risk management function led by the Chief Risk Officer. The organization’s objective is to ensure American Express operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner with all applicable regulatory expectations. Global Risk & Compliance creates and maintains the overall risk management framework, performs independent risk management assessments, and monitors applicable risks. Colleagues are committed to building a culture of risk awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters to support the Company’s goals of growth and progress.

The Global Risk & Compliance Summer Internship Program offers opportunities across multiple teams within the organization where you can make an impact while developing your skills and learning from experienced colleagues. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for one of several internship opportunities based on your academic background, skills, interests, and business needs.

Internship opportunities may be available within the following functional areas:

Financial Risk Management (“FRM”)

FRM is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the enterprise. The team develops and maintains robust risk frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and business strategies. As a second line of defense (2LOD), FRM sets policies and standards, monitors adherence to risk appetite, and partners with the first line of defense (1LOD) to ensure effective governance, oversight, and sustainable business growth.

Global Compliance and Ethics (“GCE”)

GCE provides effective challenge and independent oversight of the 1LOD, protecting the brand and customers through strategic, risk-based principles in accordance with regulations to achieve business objectives and enable enterprise growth.

Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight (“ERM&RO”)

ERM&RO is responsible for leading and continuously enhancing the enterprise risk management framework across risk stripes to ensure its effectiveness. The team partners with business units and control functions to collectively perform risk management activities and provides independent oversight that helps the enterprise operate in a safe and sound environment while pursuing its growth goals.

Operational Risk Management (“ORM”)

ORM safeguards American Express’ assets, reputation, customers, and stakeholders from losses caused by failed processes, people, or information systems, or impacts from the external environment. ORM embeds a robust risk management framework that identifies, assesses, monitors, and mitigates operational risk, while promoting a culture of accountability that supports sustainable growth and resilience.

Global Financial Crime Compliance (GFCC)

GFCC establishes and maintains a comprehensive, risk-based program to prevent, detect, and respond to financial crime threats, including money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, bribery, corruption, and fraud. Through strong governance, effective controls, and global alignment, GFCC helps ensure American Express meets its regulatory obligations while safeguarding customers, reputation, and market leadership.

Technical Risk Management (“TRM”)

TRM focuses on safeguarding IT systems from threats such as cyberattacks, system failures, and data breaches, ensuring compliance and aligning IT with business goals. This includes deploying tools to manage risks associated with artificial intelligence. TRM also addresses financial, reputational, and legal risks arising from poor data governance and management that could affect data accuracy and usability. In addition, TRM proactively identifies and mitigates threats that could disrupt operations to support quick recovery and long-term resilience.

Team Amex Culture

At American Express, the culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, along with an unwavering commitment to back customers, communities, and colleagues. The organization operates with a strong risk mindset to uphold its brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you will experience comprehensive support for holistic well-being, along with opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Your voice and ideas matter, and your work helps define the future of American Express.

Benefits

Benefits that support holistic well-being include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options through Amex Flex
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

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

The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, American Express will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Work Arrangement

Amex Flex is the enterprise working model designed to provide greater flexibility while preserving the important aspects of the in-person culture. Depending on the role and business needs, colleagues may work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days), or fully virtually.