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American Express' Internal Audit Group's (IAG's) mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective and risk-based assurance and advisory services, and to influence the way the Company manages risk. IAG at American Express achieves our Winning Aspirations to be a world class internal audit function by: 

• Leveraging data, automation, and AI. 

• Delivering timely, pragmatic, and forward-looking risk insights

• Developing leaders to enrich the colleague experience 

Collectively, IAG's critical initiatives, combined with our greatest asset - our people - enable IAG to use advanced data analysis capabilities, provide greater and continuous assurance, and help ensure quality products and services are provided to American Express customers. The IAG group performs operational audits. 

We are looking for those who share our mission and aspirations and are passionate about influencing the way the Company manages risk in a collaborative, people-focused environment.  

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.

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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site.

The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's degree program

• Candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028

Preferred Qualifications 

• Pursuing a BA, BS, or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics or information technology related field

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

Those joining will develop operational internal audit skills through an internal audit focused project, which exposes the auditor to various portfolios within the third line. You will gain hands-on audit experience, where you will develop the ability to identify and evaluate risk, business process controls, and/or technology controls across American Express. 

As a summer intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn and apply our internal audit methodology, while gaining an understanding of the American Express business model.

Key responsibilities can include: 

• Serve as a key team member on operational audit projects by evaluating risk, documenting processes under review, implementing audit tests (including business process and technology control tests), and detailing results in accordance with IAG methodology, policies, and procedures. 

• Research and learn about an audit entity.

• Deploy critical thinking to assess what could go wrong and the impact to the business, while using evidence to support risk and control conclusions. 

• Support leaders and senior auditors in achieving audit objectives by collaborating in a team environment, attending walkthroughs, and detailing work papers. 

• Partner with business process audit teams and management to understand key processes, risks, and controls; develop control tests; and analyze and interpret results. 

• Build audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including strengthening data skills.  
  

Potential Projects or Key Deliverables

• A candidate in this role may expect to support operational audit projects to evaluate risk, document processes under review, complete audit tests (including business process and technology control tests), and document results competently in accordance with American Express IAG methodology, policies and procedures. 

• Deliverables may include documentation of audit planning checklist, work papers, Audit Reports, or other audit documentation.