Campus - Internship Programme - Undergraduate GMNS Merchant Marketing - 2027 (UK)

American Express; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Wellness centers

Counselling support

Career development

Job summary

American Express invites applications for a Global Merchant Services Marketing Internship in London. You’ll help craft real life marketing strategies, analyze market data, and support campaigns across partners and creative agencies.

You’ll engage with teams, present data-driven insights, and contribute to merchant-led campaigns shaping cardmember experiences in a dynamic payments landscape. Preferred candidates are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree and graduating in 2028.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program.
• Graduation date expected in 2028.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market and consumer data from campaigns to identify opportunities.
• End-to-end ownership of marketing projects including definition and implementation, and launching campaigns where applicable.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple teams and external merchants/partners/creative agencies.
• Design and deliver regular project updates including presentations and data analyses.
• Demonstrate a passion for customer-facing marketing and insights within the payments industry.
• Manage projects from start to finish and balance workload across deliverables.
• Communicate clearly to present ideas and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree program

Graduation 2028

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Global Merchant Services (GMS) Marketing aims to grow American Express acceptance & transaction volumes by deepening our existing relationships with merchants. GMS Marketing is responsible for developing and launching innovative, merchant-led marketing campaigns that aim to capture higher cardmember spend in already-accepting merchants. Examples could include running offers with well-know large merchants, merchant competitions across our small merchant base or ad-hoc campaigns delivered through some of our key partners.

Job Description

Global Merchant Services (GMS) Marketing aims to grow American Express acceptance & transaction volumes by deepening our existing relationships with merchants. GMS Marketing is responsible for developing and launching innovative, merchant-led marketing campaigns that aim to capture higher cardmember spend in already-accepting merchants. Examples could include running offers with well-know large merchants, merchant competitions across our small merchant base or ad-hoc campaigns delivered through some of our key partners.

Throughout this internship, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to craft real life marketing strategies to help expand our diverse Amex network and contribute to the growth of the business. You could be engaging with top creative agencies, driving digital presence, or working on some of our most exciting product portfolios and partnerships trying to bring them to life with your own ideas. All of this will be done using market and consumer data from previous campaigns, evaluating the external landscape, and analyzing internal data to identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market and consumer data from previous campaigns to identify additional marketing opportunities & develop marketing strategies
• E2E ownership of marketing projects including definition and implementation management, launching marketing campaigns where applicable
• Managing stakeholders across multiple teams with the potential to engage with external merchants/partners/creative agencies
• Design and deliver regular project updates including presentations and data analyses
• A passion for customer facing marketing and customer insight, with an interest in the payments industry
• Ability to manage projects through from start to finish and balance workload across multiple deliverables
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present ideas in a compelling wayAbility to build strong relationships with stakeholders and an effective collaborator that enjoys working as part of team
• A strategic thinker with the ability to analyse and interpret large amounts of data to identify trends and drive insights
• Ability to overcome challenges and apply skillset to drive results

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program
• Candidates with an expected graduation date in 2028

Knowledge of Microsoft Office with experience in Excel and PowerPoint

About Us

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.

About The Team

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

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