American Express
Campus - Internship Programme - MBA GMNS Analytics Intern 2025 (UK)
Job Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.
With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
2025 SI - MBA Summer Internship
Business Unit/Role specific info
The International Strategic Initiatives (SI) team sits within Global Strategy and Capabilities ("GS&C") in Global Merchant & Network Services and is responsible for driving thought leadership for growth opportunities.
This exciting role provides a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change in the Global Merchant & Network Services organisation and will give successful applicants a deep insight into the operational, financial and processes of the American Express acquiring business.
The team works across business units, engages with a wide variety of stakeholder groups, conduct research and analysis to answer key business questions and deliver sound recommendations across a range of projects impacting the merchant organization. In addition, the team provides end to end leadership of initiatives supporting key organisational objectives and leads certain long-term analytical projects from inception to delivery.
Responsibilities include
• Performing analysis and research to develop insights and solutions to tackle the highest GMNS strategic priorities.
• Identifying impactful business questions and executing interviews with business stakeholders both within GMNS and the Blue Box.
• Accessing subject matter experts and performing external research to inform different organizational and strategy recommendations.
• Synthesizing learnings through information/data-analysis, including business case creation.
• Creating high-quality recommendations for project sponsors
• Managing projects with multiple workstreams and accelerated timelines.
• Collaborating with talented teammates to deliver significant and sustainable results.
• Presenting to senior leaders on analyses and recommendations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a Full-time MBA programme with a graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026.
• Flexible self-starter who can work with limited supervision. Comfort with ambiguity in a fast paced and dynamic culture.
• Overall intellectual curiosity and ability to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• High financial analysis and business case modelling, with the ability to identify trends & develop key insights for senior management.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building ability is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability and confidence to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Tableau and SQL or Python.
Preferred Requirements
• Understanding of the drivers of the merchant acquiring business and an understanding of the evolving payment landscapes.
• Project management skills with experience of leading large programs.
• Experience working on global projects and with business partners in multiple countries.
The final application deadline is Sunday 26th January 2025 11:59pm GMT .
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 12/12/2024
With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.
2025 SI - MBA Summer Internship
Business Unit/Role specific info
The International Strategic Initiatives (SI) team sits within Global Strategy and Capabilities ("GS&C") in Global Merchant & Network Services and is responsible for driving thought leadership for growth opportunities.
This exciting role provides a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change in the Global Merchant & Network Services organisation and will give successful applicants a deep insight into the operational, financial and processes of the American Express acquiring business.
The team works across business units, engages with a wide variety of stakeholder groups, conduct research and analysis to answer key business questions and deliver sound recommendations across a range of projects impacting the merchant organization. In addition, the team provides end to end leadership of initiatives supporting key organisational objectives and leads certain long-term analytical projects from inception to delivery.
Responsibilities include
• Performing analysis and research to develop insights and solutions to tackle the highest GMNS strategic priorities.
• Identifying impactful business questions and executing interviews with business stakeholders both within GMNS and the Blue Box.
• Accessing subject matter experts and performing external research to inform different organizational and strategy recommendations.
• Synthesizing learnings through information/data-analysis, including business case creation.
• Creating high-quality recommendations for project sponsors
• Managing projects with multiple workstreams and accelerated timelines.
• Collaborating with talented teammates to deliver significant and sustainable results.
• Presenting to senior leaders on analyses and recommendations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a Full-time MBA programme with a graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026.
• Flexible self-starter who can work with limited supervision. Comfort with ambiguity in a fast paced and dynamic culture.
• Overall intellectual curiosity and ability to identify opportunities and solve problems.
• High financial analysis and business case modelling, with the ability to identify trends & develop key insights for senior management.
• Strong collaboration and relationship building ability is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability and confidence to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Tableau and SQL or Python.
Preferred Requirements
• Understanding of the drivers of the merchant acquiring business and an understanding of the evolving payment landscapes.
• Project management skills with experience of leading large programs.
• Experience working on global projects and with business partners in multiple countries.
The final application deadline is Sunday 26th January 2025 11:59pm GMT .
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 12/12/2024
Contact Information
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