About AMEX

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible- and we're proud to back each other every step of the way.

Join #TeamAmex and let's lead the way together.

Business Development and Strategy is essential for ensuring our Global Merchant and Network Services organization can remain innovative and grow. Business Development encompasses a wide range of functions, from identifying and selling innovative ideas that make our merchants' and partners' lives easier, providing analytical support to drive business strategy, and shaping our long-term vision for how we will meet our merchants' and partners' needs - both today and in the future. As a company that has a passion for service and the ability to adapt with the changing times, these functions are critical to our continued success.

Business Unit/Role Specific Info

As a Business Development intern, you will be working on exciting projects aligned to the company's strategic goals. Our Business Development interns will have the opportunity to lead exciting strategic projects and contribute to our award-winning culture and network across our diverse business units and regions.

What type of work can you expect to do in Business Development at American Express?

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business and its needs.
• Use innovative ways to prospect for new customers and improve the customer experience.
• Manage external partnerships to drive new opportunities and expand the business.
• Research and analyze data to help American Express improve performance and drive growth.
• Develop relationships with a variety of internal and external partners.
• Become involved in strategic initiatives and develop and implement tests to measure effectiveness.

Skills/Experience:

• Strategic mindset
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong customer focus
• Project management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve and use data to drive insights
• Demonstrated strategic thought leadership to get results

Requirements/Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in full-time graduate degree program
• Students must have a graduation date between December 2022 and June 2023

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

For more information, please visit our career website at https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/careers/.

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Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you by March 30th.

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.