Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program – Product Innovation, Credit & Fraud Risk

American Express

Intern supporting product innovation and risk management at American Express. Collaborating with teams to execute product roadmaps and optimize risk strategies.

Posted 8/3/2026internshipNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills while effectively managing product development processes. Proficient in using analytical and presentation tools to communicate insights and drive data-driven decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Roadmap DevelopmentRisk Management SolutionsData AnalysisAnalytical Tools ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Vision DefinitionFeature DevelopmentUser Story CreationData-Driven Decision MakingLow-Code Tools ImplementationQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsIndependent ThinkingMulti-TaskingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Digital TechnologiesCustomer-Driven DesignCross-Functional CollaborationProduct LaunchBest Practice Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defining a clear and innovative product vision, creating and executing product roadmap, and communicating thoroughly with stakeholders.
Support development of next generation software products and solutions to solve risk management needs using latest tools and technologies.
Collaborate with multiple risk strategy partners, technology teams and other product teams to build & iterate on products that directly impact millions of customers and prospects.
Manage the implementation of risk products, drive global, reusable & configurable design, prioritization, rationalization/globalization, feature development, testing, integration, and product launch using low-code tools.
Coordinating calls with cross-functional teams to help define product features, user stories, and business requirements.
Hosting daily stand-up meetings with technology partners and resolving any issues that arise during development.
Analyzing data to assess products’ performance and make data-driven decisions regarding the product’s future state.
Participating in team meetings, planning sessions, building relationships, and gathering insights across business functions.
Creating decks, product requirement documentation, and status updates for leadership.
Sharing insights, gathering feedback, and providing recommendations to leaders through presentation or reports.
Identify, design, and solution reusable/global components within the risk product ecosystem.
Support discovery of current state product & create a solution to eliminate existing inefficiencies/pain points.
Analyze end-to-end core product delivery processes to optimize operating models and produce best practice documentation for product development teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program
Bachelor’s degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Demonstrated interest in digital technologies and customer-driven design
Independent thinker who’s organized, has great attention to detail, and can multi-task
Strong analytical, problem-solving/quantitative skills
Willing to take risks, experiment, and share fresh perspectives
Proficient in analytical and presentation tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present ideas clearly
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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