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2022 UK Finance Undergraduate Summer Internship

Employer
American Express (UK)
Location
Belgrave House, London
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 19, 2021

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Job Role
Finance Intern
Sector
Fintech
Contract Type
Contract, Internship
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous problem solvers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s collaborating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex. 

Business Unit/Role Specific Information

Our Finance team is at the heart of all key business decisions in American Express. You will join our world-class global network of change makers, discover how Finance goes beyond the numbers and craft the future of the business. You will diversify your skill set and gain exposure by working on high profile projects-analyzing and simplifying complex data to identify areas of value and consult the business to drive more profitable decisions. 

Our well-established Summer Internship Programme will provide high-performing students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in projects that have strategic, operational or financial significance to the company. Interns will work on a challenging project, with an opportunity to learn about the culture and values of American Express, as well as network across regions and functions. 

Skills/Experience 

  • Strong ability to turn data into actionable insights and draw conclusions 
  • Impeccable commercial awareness with ability to see the bigger picture and optimally collaborate to help influence senior leadership 
  • Eagerness to learn and use SQL to extract and manipulate data, or with other programming or scripting languages.  
  • Excellent quantitative, written, and presentation skills; innovative, organised and thorough  
  • Ability to build relationships across teams and effective networking skills 

About AMEX 

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 redefining what’s possible— and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. 

Join #TeamAmex and let’s lead the way together. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree programme (any degree field) in your penultimate year of study  
  • A minimum of 320 UCAS points and a predicted 2:1 degree or international equivalent  

Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you by 3 December 2021.  The deadline for applications is 19th November 2021.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK  is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Company

Why 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 over 160 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.

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