Hybrid Global Risk Governance Intern

American Express; England; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Hybrid work arrangements

Wellness and counselling programs

Career development and training

Job summary

American Express invites applications for a Summer Intern in IC Governance & Control. You’ll work with global teams to explore risk management, governance and controls within a leading financial services company.

This placement offers practical exposure to projects across multiple markets and functions. You will develop problem-solving, analysis, and collaboration skills, while learning to prepare reports and present insights to senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program.
• Candidates with an expected graduation date in 2028.
• Interest in business, financial services, risk management, governance or understanding how large organisations operate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and initiatives that help IC teams identify, understand and manage business risks.
• Conduct research and bring together information to support projects and decision-making.
• Review and analyse information to identify key themes, trends and insights.
• Help prepare reports, presentations and other materials for colleagues and senior leaders.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve processes, controls and ways of working.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Governance & Control, other IC teams and international markets to deliver shared objectives.
• Participate in meetings and team discussions, contributing your ideas and perspectives.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, manage your priorities and provide updates on your progress.
• Build an understanding of risk management, governance and controls and how they support the successful operation of a global business.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

American Express invites applications for a Summer Intern in IC Governance & Control. You’ll work with global teams to explore risk management, governance and controls within a leading financial services company.

This placement offers practical exposure to projects across multiple markets and functions. You will develop problem-solving, analysis, and collaboration skills, while learning to prepare reports and present insights to senior colleagues.