Campus Graduate – 2024 Finance Data Science Summer Internship

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Analytical and Problem solving, Data science techniques, Finance, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SAS, SQL, Statistics

Job Description

How will you make an impact in this role?

At American Express, we maximize Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to make more inquisitive predictions and provide practical insights. We empower colleagues to unlock potential through Data, Technology & Innovation. Our goal is to help the organization make fact-based and scientifically developed decisions around risk and opportunities. Finance Decision Scientists work closely with other teams in Finance, Business, and Risk to define new methods of prediction and align them with business strategy. This position partners with of a very hardworking team with strong intellectual curiosity. Our team is passionate about solving business problems through data and technology.

Team’s Responsibilities include:

• Innovate and develop new and more sophisticated ways to predict top line metrics for our business. These predictions inform both short-term and long-term strategy for the senior management.
• Develop models and strategic insights to help deliver increasing value to our card members while handling one of the largest balance sheet items at American Express.
• Develop advanced models and analytical tools used to influence the company's decisions related to credit, fraud, and recessionary preparedness.
• Manage and fund the overall balance sheet of the company by focusing on efficient asset-liability management, liquidity risk management and capital adequacy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time graduate degree program in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Quantitative Finance
• Students must have a graduation date between December 2024 and June 2025

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing/ leading projects using large amounts of data and application of advanced predictive analytics
• Proficiency in SQL and any of the following programming languages: Python, SAS, or R
• Machine learning development experience is strongly preferred
• Tableau or other visualization tools experience
• Highly motivated individual with desire to work on ambiguous projects, with the ability to break down and complete complex ideas
• Be data-driven, outcome-focused, and fast learner
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to explain complex mathematical concepts
• Ability to solve ad-hoc business problems independently and projects while adhering to deadlines

Salary Range: $38.45 to $87.00 hourly + sign-on bonus

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

Campus US - Benefits: 

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being.

That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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 our Colleague Benefits Site.

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws,

American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.

The final application deadline is Friday October 20th at 11:59PM ET.

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.

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.

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