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Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Corporate Functions Governance & Control , Enterprise Shared Services- New York, NY

CompanyAmerican Express
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 3, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support a regulatory governance project focused on strengthening the reliance model across corporate functions. Responsibilities include assessing current processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing recommendations to enhance governance.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$24 - $63
Company Size
98417
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together. Learn more about us at: https://www.americanexpress.com/careers https://www.americanexpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanExpressUS https://www.instagram.com/americanexpress/ https://twitter.com/americanexpress https://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanExpress See our community guidelines at: https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/community-guidelines/ If you have a customer service issue or question, please visit www.americanexpress.com/contactus
About the Role

Business Unit/Role Specific Information

Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) comprises key functions that are core to the company’s operations, including Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience, Global Supply Management, Business Resilience & Corporate Functions Governance, Aviation, Internal Fraud, and Global Security. ESS helps keep our company growing and puts our colleagues at the center of everything they do by delivering best-in-class services that power safe, resilient, and efficient operations around the world. 

 

The Corporate Functions Governance & Control (CFG&C) team within ESS, drives risk governance and control management for several business units, including ESS; Corporate Affairs & Communications; Colleague Experience Group; General Counsel’s Organization; Enterprise Strategy; and American Express National Bank Headquarters (Corporate Functions). CFG&C enables risk governance and control management through a structure that governs, identifies, assesses, manages and reports on enterprise, operational and compliance risks.

 

Corporate Functions Governance & Control (CFG&C) is seeking a Summer Intern to support a Regulatory Governance project focused on strengthening the Reliance Model across Corporate Functions. The intern will assess current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and help develop recommendations to enhance consistency and governance. This role offers exposure to regulatory risk management, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.


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)
  • Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities

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

    American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

    We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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    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.​

    Key Skills
    Regulatory complianceGovernanceOperational riskProcess improvementFinancial servicesAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsPowerPointExcelProcess mappingData visualizationStakeholder engagementReportingProject management
    Categories
    Finance & AccountingConsultingManagement & LeadershipSecurity & Safety
    Benefits
    Competitive base salariesFlexible work arrangementsWellness centersHealthy Minds programCareer developmentTraining opportunities