Business Development Intern

Job Description

About American Express

American Express is a global financial services company that provides a wide range of products and services, including credit cards, charge cards, travel services, and banking products. The company has two core types of customers: Card Members who use their cards to make purchases, and businesses that accept them.

Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) is the division of American Express that focuses on the businesses that accept their cards. This division includes the teams responsible for:

• Building and evolving relationships with millions of merchants globally.
• Managing the company’s payment network.
• Leading bank partnerships globally.

GMNS is currently experiencing significant growth and expansion. They are working to:

• Increase global acceptance of American Express cards.
• Drive greater usage of their network.
• Expand revenue streams.
• Drive innovation both in-house and with partners.

Key statistics showcasing the scale of their global reach:

• Over 80 million global locations accept American Express payment products.
• Operates in 198 countries and territories.
• Has over 135 million cards in force.
• Processes over 12 billion transactions per year.
• Facilitates over $1.5 trillion in network volume.
• Has over 190 partners who issue cards on their network or sign new businesses to accept Amex.

Business Development Internship at American Express

This internship offers the opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team dedicated to making American Express an indispensable partner for their merchants. The team focuses on delivering differentiated products and services to drive revenue growth for both merchants and American Express.

As a Business Development intern, you will:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the merchant & network business and its needs.
• Conduct research on the external/competitive landscape and data analysis to help American Express improve performance and drive growth.
• Use innovative ways to prospect for new customers and improve the customer experience.
• Help lead external partnerships to drive new opportunities and expand the business.
• Develop relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design and execution of strategic initiatives, developing/implementing tests to measure effectiveness.
• Help build executive presentations on strategic topics to be shared with senior management and/or partners.

The internship offers:

• The opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to American Express’s award-winning culture and network across various business units and regions.
• The chance to learn and grow within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program.
• Graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Project management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to problem solve and use data to drive insights.
• Demonstrated strategic thought leadership to get results.
• A track record of results and a desire for continuous learning/improvement.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time to deliver timely outputs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing clearly and consistently with superiors & peers.

Salary Range:

• $24.05 to $63.00 hourly + sign-on bonus.

Note: This is the expected salary range. The actual salary will be determined based on factors like location, experience, and job-related factors.

Visa Sponsorship:

• The company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Amex Flex:

• American Express offers Amex Flex, a working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while maintaining their unique in-person culture. Colleagues can work onsite, in a hybrid model, or fully virtually, depending on the role and business needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salaries.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules.
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers.
• Free and confidential counselling support.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.