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 . 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers - Click to view the “ Know Your Rights ” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster 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. Business Unit/Role Specific Info Global Commercial Services (GCS) serves millions of business customers around the world, from mom-and-pop shops to Fortune 500 companies. We back businesses so they can do more business, with a mission to be the undisputed leader in financial and membership services - responsible for driving double-digit revenue growth. We do that by offering a diverse range of payment and cashflow tools, from a wide range of traditional card products, to working capital and supply chain financing, to new digital solutions that make it easy for our customers to manage a full range of their financial and payment needs. Within Global Commercial Services (GCS) the Strategy & Transformation teams serve as critical drivers of US Small & Medium Enterprise growth initiatives, business oversight functions, and are an incubator for net new business development strategies. We're looking for Graduate level interns to support the Strategy & Transformation team. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled in full-time graduate degree program. Graduate degree candidates must have a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028. Candidate with 3+ years of relevant professional experience Preferred Qualifications Previous exposure to sales organizations, Card & Non-Card payments and partner management Experience driving matrixed change across multiple groups, partners, and leadership levels Outstanding analytical and creative problem-solving skills; proven financial acumen Must demonstrate executive presence internally and externally, with the ability to lead senior level discussions with clients to influence decision-making and driving results Exceptional project management and process design skills Success at developing and evaluating strategies across dimensions including growth, customer experience, financial, and risk management, amongst others. Demonstrate intellectual curiosity to generate ideas and identify new opportunities for business growth Energetic, enthusiastic, team player and supporter, with a strong will to win Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. How will you make an impact in this role? As am intern you will collaborate across Enterprise teams—including the SME Executive Office, Account Development, Sales, and Global Merchant Services—to maximize client value from American Express products. This position suits candidates with strategic planning and transformation experience, covering concept development, Go-To-Market planning, and KPI design in large organizations. As a Global Commercial Services (GCS) - Strategy & Transformation Intern you will: Drive thought leadership that challenges the status quo and uncovers new pathways for value creation and operational efficiency across organizational design, product, systems and processes. Author impactful presentations, content, agendas, and internal processes for key internal and external meetings (e.g. Senior leadership meetings) Collaborate with high number of cross-functional teams to gather inputs, while ensuring strategic alignment across critical stakeholders, to launch business initiatives ranging from pipeline growth initiatives, buyer vs. supplier product value story and risk mitigation driven workstreams Ensure lockstep alignment with SME commercial teams, harness Voice of the Customer feedback through client facing colleagues, and help inform partner roadmaps and plans Operate with integrity in all things and ensure strict adherence to controls and processes for all business development initiatives to be conducted in a compliant manner Use feedback to build consensus and commitment on a roadmap and overall strategy for US SME. Build and implement implementation plans to deliver results, outcomes, and monitor and report out on results. 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.