Kickstart your career with Team Amex
With meaningful mentorship, real responsibilities and hands on learning experiences, joining Team Amex gives you a global network of opportunities that will shape your career journey for years to come. We offer a range of internship programmes as well as full-time opportunities for recent graduates that are designed to provide you with a rewarding and unique experience. As a Team Amex intern, you are encouraged to roll up your sleeves and contribute your point of view to help impact and shape a global iconic brand.
Global Programmes
As one of the world's most global companies, we have internships and full-time graduate opportunities in various locations focused on different career areas so that you can build a career that is unique to you. The internships also bring you one step closer to landing full-time roles with Team Amex upon graduation. Ready to join us? Take a look at our programmes below.
Undergraduate Internship
During your 10-week internship, you will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that positively impact our teams' success.
Programme offered: Summer
When to apply: September - November
Who is eligible: Students in their penultimate year of study.
MBA Internship
During your 10-week internship, you will gain real-life experience that complements your studies and brings you closer to your dream job. You’ll have the chance to work on projects that significantly impact the business while exploring your interests and enhancing your strengths. It's also a great opportunity to engage and build relationships with colleagues, leaders, and industry professionals.
Programme offered: Summer
When to apply: November - January
Who is eligible: Students must be enrolled in in an MBA Programme or have recently graduated.
Technology Apprentice Programme
During your 18-month Software Engineering Apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on coding experience with additional opportunities such as networking with external start-ups, competing in hackathons and supporting local community work. We'll provide each apprentice with continuous training and development, 20% in house classroom-based training with 80% on-the-job learning.
Programme offered: September
When to apply: October - February
Who is eligible: Students should possess GCSE qualifications in Math and English at Grade C or above with prior coding knowledge in at least one programming language. Students should also have studied Java Level 4 or above.
Our internships are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in London, Brighton, and Burgess Hill.
Undergraduate Internship
During your 10-week internship, you will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that positively impact our teams' success. This programme is designed for students entering their final year of University.
Programme offered: June - August
When to apply: August - September
Who is eligible: Juniors in their Fall semester of undergraduate study
MBA Internship
During your 10-week internship, you will gain real-life experience that brings you closer to your dream job. You'll have the chance to work on projects that significantly impact the business while exploring your interests and enhancing your strengths. It's also a great opportunity to engage and build relationships with colleagues, leaders, and industry professionals.
Programme offered: June - August
When to apply: September - November
Who is eligible: First year MBA or advanced degree students
Sophomore Finance Internship
During your 9-week internship, you will gain hands-on training on core analytical tools and be provided with a mentor for support.
Programme offered: June - August
When to apply: August - September
Who is eligible: Sophomores in their Fall semester of undergraduate study
Our internship opportunities are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in New York, Phoenix, Florida, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Palo Alto, CA and Washington, DC.
Internship Programme
During the internship programme, you will work on real business projects to enable our customers around the globe to achieve their goals. The internship will be part of students' course curriculum and industry relevant credit programmes.
Our recruitment process in India is done through universities. During university events throughout the year, we will get to know you and hear why you're passionate about joining Team Amex and help determine what roles you might be a good fit to apply for. We will then work with the campus teams from those local universities to communicate application and interview steps with the goal of hiring best-in-class talent across various career areas to join us.
Programmes Offered:
8 Week Summer Programme offered: April - June
24 Week Summer Programme offered: January - June
24 Week Winter Programme offered: July - December
Who is eligible: For the 8-week internship, students must be in their penultimate year of study in the field of Engineering or in a Masters Programme for Economics and Business Administration where they can apply in tandem with their academic course curriculum and university policy.
For the 24-week internship, students should be in their final year of receiving their bachelors in the field of Engineering where they can apply for the Programme in tandem with their academic course curriculum and university policy.
Our internships are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Gurgaon and Bangalore depending upon business requirements.
Internship Programme
During your 10-week internship, you will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that positively impact our teams' success.
Programme Offered: June & July
When to apply: January - March
Who is eligible: Masters students in their first year of study in a two-year course
Our internships are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Frankfurt.
Internship Programme
Our 6-12 months internships provide high-performing individuals with exciting projects aligned to the company's strategic, operational, or financial goals. Undergraduates and recent graduates will work on challenging projects and learn about our culture while networking across our diverse business units and regions.
Programmes Offered: March, June, October
When to apply:
March Programme: January - March
June Programme: April - June
October Programme: August - October
Who is eligible: Undergraduates and graduates
Our internships are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Rome and Milan.
Internship Programme
Our 6-12 months internships provide high-performing individuals with exciting projects aligned to the company's strategic, operational, or financial goals. Undergraduates/Masters students and recent graduates will work on challenging projects and learn about our culture while networking across our diverse business units and regions.
Programme Offered: April, July, November
When to apply:
April Programme: February - March
July Programme: May - June
November Program: September - October
Who is eligible: Recent graduates or students in their last semester of study
Our internships are currently offered as hybrid arrangements in Madrid.
Graduate Full-Time Programme
Upon joining Amex as a full-time colleague, you will be enrolled into our 6-month Graduate Full-Time Programme. Over the course of the programme, you will receive the tools you need to develop your career – from skills training and networking to global learning sessions, including bespoke educational talks from senior leaders across the enterprise.
Programmes Offered: September
*Note: Eligible students will join as full-time colleagues before the program starts
When to apply: April – June
Who is eligible: Recent English & Japanese bilingual graduates from undergraduate or graduate programmes
Our graduate student roles are currtently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Tokyo.
Graduate Full-Time Programme roles in Japan are also posted on the Tokyo Career Forum
Internship Programme
Our 16-week internship gives you the chance to leverage your education to work on meaningful projects that positively impact our teams' success. You can look forward to a mix of on-the-job experience, training, networking and mentoring – everything you’ll need to develop both personally and professionally. This is a unique opportunity to join one of our many dynamic marketing functions including, but not limited to technical and traditional marketing roles within Lending, Acquisition, Member Engagement, Merchant Marketing, Insurance, New Product Development, Project Management and Product Marketing.
Programmes Offered: Winter: January - April, Summer: May - August, Fall: September - December
When to apply:
Winter: September
Summer: January
Fall: May
Who is eligible: Current undergraduate & college students with a demonstrated interest in marketing and/or general management.
Our internships are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Toronto.
Internship Programme
During your 10-week internship, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful business projects that positively impact our teams' success. You will have the chance to learn about our unique culture while networking across our diverse business units, present case studies to senior leaders and take part in development activities and social events.
Programmes Offered: May – July
When to apply: December – January
Who is eligible: University and undergraduate students
PhD Internship Programme (Decision Science Centre of Excellence)
During the PhD Internship Programme in the Decision Science Centre of Excellence, you will have the chance to work on real business challenges, network with senior leaders, and participate in professional development activities and social events. The Programme is available to PhD students pursuing a STEM research related career path and runs between 4-6 months depending on candidate availability and business need.
Programmes Offered: May (additional start dates may be available during the year based on curriculum requirements)
When to apply: February – March
Who is eligible: PhD students (preferable in their penultimate year of study who are close to submitting their thesis)
Our internship opportunities are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Singapore.
Early Student Programme (ESP)
During our 4-month Early Student Programme (ESP), you will have the opportunity to learn more about our business while leveraging your academic studies. By working on real business challenges and networking across the enterprise, you will get a feel for our unique, global culture.
The Programme is for students who are currently enrolled in Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) and performance in the Programme will be used towards the student's university credits. The recruitment and application process is managed by the ITESM University.
Programmes offered: Wave 1: February - June, Wave 2: August - December
When to apply: Wave 1: January, Wave 2: June - July
Who is eligible: Bachelors students from Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) in their penultimate year of study
Our student opportunities are currently offered as hybrid working arrangements in Mexico City.
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Additional Student Opportunities
American Express actively cultivates an inclusive workforce where every voice is heard, teamwork is rewarded, and different points of view are celebrated. Our internships are designed to offer an experience that’s unique and meaningful for each student – one that uses their talents and strengths to make an impact.
Students with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply for the programmes below, which provide the opportunity to learn more about American Express’ culture and business by networking with Amex colleagues prior to interviewing for one of our internships.
Learn more about these programmes below.
American Express Discovery Programmes (ADP) - US
This three-day programme gives students the opportunity to experience our culture first-hand and concludes with an accelerated Summer Internship Programme interview opportunity.
Programme offered: September
When to apply: May - June
Insight Programme - UK
This two-day Programme is designed to give first year students exposure to our culture and business with the opportunity to fast track their applications to our summer programme. We offer three types of Insight Programmes: Spring Insight Programme, Black Leaders Insight Programme, and Women in Tech Insight Programme.
Programme offered to: March - April
When to apply: December - January
Our Selection Process
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Submit Your Application
This is a place to share who you are, and why you’re passionate about joining Team Amex.
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Then, let's get to know each other
After the application, you will be asked to complete a few steps to better help us evaluate you on a personal level and get to know you as a candidate and potential colleague. You will also be able to learn more about the Programme you applied to and Amex as a whole. Click below to learn more about the selection process for the different regional student Programmes.
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Selection & offer
We’re excited that you made it this far! Expect to hear from your recruiter to notify you on the status of your candidacy. If selected, they’ll reach out to make an offer, share additional details about the position and answer any questions you have about working at American Express.
Undergraduate Internship
Round 1: Submit a pre-recorded video answering questions specific to the role you have applied for.
Round 2: Selected candidates will participate in an assessment centre that includes competency-based interviews, case studies and group discussions to showcase your communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
MBA Internship
Round 1: One or two consecutive interviews to showcase your skillset and highlight your creativity.
Round 2: Selected candidates will be invited for two one-hour long interviews with senior leaders.
Technology Apprenticeship Programme
Round 1: After submitting your application, you will be sent a link to complete an online coding assessment to be completed within seven days.
Round 2: Upon passing the coding challenge, you’ll be invited to interview at our Virtual Discovery Day where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the American Express culture and engage with various engineering teams within our Technology division. You will then meet with our colleagues for our assessment process, consisting of two consecutive 30-minute interviews.
Round 1: Submit a video recording answering behavioral questions for the role you applied for. For Technology roles, you will also have a technical interview where you must solve a problem using code you are proficient in.
Round 2: Selected candidates will take part in two 30-minute interviews through the Hirevue platform.
Round 1: One 30-minute interview to test your technical skills and aptitude. Some roles require two 30-minute technical/aptitude interviews before moving on to the next round.
Round 2: Selected candidates will be invited for another 30-minute interview where we can get to know you better and assess role fit.
Round 1: Selected candidates will be invited to a screening to assess educational background and role fit.
Round 2: Candidates who pass the screening call will be invited to an interview with the business.
Round 3: Selected candidates will be invited to a final round interview or assessment centre that includes competency-based interviews, case studies, and group discussions to showcase your communication, analytical and collaboration skills.
Round 1: Selected candidates will be invited to a screening call or pre-recorded video interview to assess educational background and role fit.
Round 2: Candidates who pass the first round will be invited to an interview with the business or an assessment center that includes competency-based interviews, case studies and group discussions to showcase your communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
Round 1: Selected candidates will be invited to a screening call or pre-recorded video interview to assess educational background and role fit.
Round 2: Candidates who pass the first round will be invited to an interview with the business or an assessment center that includes competency-based interviews, case studies and group discussions to showcase your communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.
Round 1: Phone interview with a recruiter focused on assessing soft skills needed for the role.
Round 2: On-site interview at the Career Forum with the Business to discuss the candidate's professional experience and assess role fit.
Round 3+: In person interview with the hiring leader at the local Amex office. Depending on the role, there could be up to 2 additional interview rounds.
Round 1: Virtual interview with hiring leader to assess the candidate’s leadership attributes and soft skills.
Round 2: Virtual interview with a hiring leader (different leader than the first round) to learn about the candidate’s professional background and determine role fit.
Round 3: Final phone screen with a recruiter.
Undergraduate Internship
Round 1: On-site group interview where the candidate will complete an assessment or presentation task aligned with the role.
Round 2: On-site one-on-one interview with hiring leader to get to know the candidate better and assess role fit.
PhD Internship Program
Round 1-3: Candidates will take part in a single day on-site with several business leaders at an assessment centre consisting of three rounds of interviews that assess candidates’ technical and coding abilities as well as their leadership and behavioral competencies.
Round 1: In-person interview with the University Director.
Round 2: In-person interview with an Amex recruiter to evaluate student´s career interests, leadership skills and professional experience to assess role/project fit.
Round 3: In-person interview with the Amex hiring leader to evaluate if the specific business project would be a good fit for the student.
Round 4: Final interview (virtual or in-person) with business Director or VP Sponsor.
Find your place on Team Amex
When you join Team Amex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we champion your meaningful career journey with programmes, benefits and flexibility to back you personally and professionally.
Looking for full-time opportunities?
At American Express, smart minds and next-generation thinking are essential parts of our business. Recent graduates are embraced into a culture of innovation and guided through their journey of self-discovery with meaningful mentorship and learning opportunities along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, applicants are welcome to apply to more than one internship posting.
Yes, all participants in our internships, apprenticeships, and full-time opportunities are paid except for our Mexico student programme which counts towards university credits. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to campus candidates, dependent on role and level of experience.
We consistently seek candidates with creativity, strategic & analytical thinking, and effective communication skills. This includes individuals who can thrive in a collaborative environment through the ability to build strong networks and exemplify strong leadership behaviors. They must also share our values of trust, security, integrity, quality, good citizenship, respect, and commitment to back our customers and each other.
US: Finance, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Technology, Product, Analytics, Travel and Lifestyle Services, Colleague Experience (HR), Internal Audit, Credit & Fraud Risk, Communications, Info Security, General Counsel, and Digital Product.
UK: Strategy, Business Development, Credit & Fraud Risk, Finance, Marketing, Technology, Product Development, Customer Service and Business Strategy, and Risk & Governance. Our apprenticeship programme focuses on Technology.
India: Customer Service, Technology, Product and Data Science & Strategy from Top-Tier Technology Schools, B-Schools, and Grad Schools.
Italy and Spain: Business Development, Finance, Marketing, Compliance, Operational Excellence, Travel and Lifestyle Services, Sales, Procurement, and Risk.
Germany: Marketing and Business Development.
Japan: Digital Acquisition, Marketing, Governance, Digitization & Capability.
Canada: Marketing and Technology
Singapore: International Card Services, Global Merchant & Network Services, General Counsel’s Organization, Finance, Compliance, Data Science.
Mexico: Business function may vary depending on the project and business need.
We receive a very high volume of applications. While we work hard to process them as quickly as possible, the timing to receive an update will vary depending on when you applied as well as which position and/or program you applied for. We will be in touch with a status update on your application as soon as possible.
US Student Programme Contact: campusrecruitment@aexp.com.
Germany, Spain, Italy and UK Student Programme Contact: ask.campus.emea@aexp.com
India Student Programme Contact: amexindiacampus202324@aexp.com
Japan Student Programme Contact: amexnewgrads@aexp.com
Canada Student Programme Contact: CampusCanada@aexp.com
Singapore Student Programme Contact : campus.recruitment.singapore@aexp.com
Mexico Student Programme Contact : beatriz.a.luna@aexp.com