At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and leadership behaviours, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.
ICS Governance & Control sits within International Card Services (ICS) which comprises of all the issuing functions across all 28 international markets excluding the US - colleagues operate across a variety of geographies and disciplines. ICS issues products to our Consumer and Commercial customers - the organization is an integral part of the global growth strategy for American Express; offering differentiated products and services is critical to our success and promises to drive significant growth and value through the delivery of innovative products, tailored to the needs of our customers.
We are passionate about our commitment to drive the company's goals of growth and progress by partnering closely with our compliance partners the business can grow revenue while meeting customer promises and regulatory expectations.
The Brighton office - where the department is located - is a diverse and inclusive place with a wide range of employee networks, languages, and cultures. These employee networks are available to Summer Interns and create another avenue for networking with people from all over the company.
What type of work can you expect to do in within Business Risk Strategy?
Business Risk Strategy will offer you varied experiences and a view of end-to-end business management. Your opportunities are diverse; you could be working on anti-money laundering, automated testing, process engineering, strategy, third party risk, among a broad range of other possibilities.
The American Express 10 week Summer Internship Programme gives you the opportunity to kickstart your career by leading meaningful projects that make an impact, whilst developing world-class leadership skills. You will experience new challenges, build a diverse skillset, and gain insight into how American Express acquires and markets to customers, while ensuring we are meeting local and regional regulatory requirements. You will get a unique mix of strategy, project management, and problem-solving experience in an international and fast-moving environment. We value our interns - you bring a new point of view to our business. You will be encouraged to work collaboratively and drive innovation on your internship. American Express' passion for attracting and retaining amazing talent is what makes us stand out and the reason we regularly win the best workplace awards all over the world.
Working at American Express:
There's a difference between having a job and making a difference.
American Express has been making a difference in people's lives for 175 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.
We've also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they're ready to take on a new career path, we're right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.
Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.
The powerful backing of American Express.
Don't make a difference without it.
Don't live life without it.
The Summer Internship Programme commences in June 2026 for 10 weeks. It consists of the following components:
* Introduction to American Express through an induction day and training sessions
* Meaningful projects which will have real business impact
* Opportunities to develop technical and interpersonal skills
* Regular Speaker Series with senior management
* Social and networking events
* Structured management process and regular feedback
* The possibility of a return offer as a Graduate
Qualifications - External:
Do you have what it takes to build a career here?
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or in teams
* Be curious and interested in learning more about the bigger picture
* Have an interest in process improvement and the different ways of solving problems
* Demonstrated experience building, sustaining and using relationships
* Strong work ethic, organizational skills and attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills
* Strong ability to communicate and collaborate well with people at all levels
* Highly ambitious and results driven with the ability to manage projects and initiatives to completion
* Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and act decisively
* Positive, can-do attitude embracing Growth Mentality
* Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to organize, manage, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data to identify trends and themes
* Proven ability to translate technical and complex information into easily understandable terms
* Superior Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
Educational Requirements:
* Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree programme (any degree discipline) in your penultimate year of study
* Strong academics
Location:
* Brighton
How do I make a successful application?
* In order to make a successful application please ensure that you answer the below questions in your cover letter:
* Why American Express?
* Why Business Risk Strategy?
* What key strengths do have that would make you a successful graduate within Business Risk Strategy at American Express?
* Your cover letter and CV will be shared with hiring managers, please ensure you spend the time to provide detailed, well researched responses to the questions. We expect cover letters to be around a page long.
Equal Opportunities Statement:
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.
Students must have a graduation date between June - September 2027
In order for your application to be considered, please complete the below steps:
1. Click on 'Apply Now'
2. Create a new username and password
3. Complete and submit your application
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We would encourage you submit your applications early as applications may close before the deadline. The deadline for applications is 26 October 2025. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you by November 2025. If you require any assistance with the completion of this process - or need any reasonable adjustments to be made - then please contact the Campus Recruitment Team on ask.campus.emea@aexp.com
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
* 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.