Campus Graduate Summer Internship Program - 2026 Ventures, Corporate Development - New York, NY

American Express • New York, NY

7d • $38 - $87

About The Position

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.
American Express Ventures

American Express Ventures (“Amex Ventures”) is the corporate venture capital arm of American Express passionate about early-stage (primarily Seed – Series B) investments across consumer, fintech, commerce and enterprise software. With a global directive, Amex Ventures plays a key role in investing in groundbreaking startups with strategic relevance to American Express. The team also helps portfolio companies and startups to commercialize partnerships with American Express business units.
Amex Ventures has backed more than 100 category-defining founders in its 10+ year history. Notable investments include Biocatch, Blackbird Labs, Firework, Melio, Menlo Security, Plaid, Stripe, Toast and Wonder, among others.
We’re looking for an individual to support the team on critical and innovative projects as an Investment Manager.
Please note that this Summer Internship is a great opportunity to gain experience but is for temporary employment and will not lead to a full-time role at American Express.
This position will be based in San Francisco or New York. You will only be considered for the location you apply for so please make sure you apply to both job requisitions if you would like to be considered for the other location.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years previous experience in fields requiring in-depth financial analysis, deal execution, strategy and/or business development
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program
• Students must have a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027

Nice To Haves

• Analytical and social skills
• At least 2-4 years previous experience in fields requiring in-depth financial analysis, deal execution, strategy and/or business development
• Track record of being self-reliant, and operate in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Strategic skills, with the ability to identify and assess key points, implications and recommendations and to provide thought leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial, analytical and valuation skills
• Proven track record to work optimally with collaborators and get results
• Curiosity about the startup ecosystem
• Passion for American Express and desire to drive innovation through startup investing
• Subject-matter expertise in relevant investment verticals is a plus

Responsibilities

• Participation in deal pipeline activities including sourcing, evaluating, executing investments
• Supporting research and creation of investment thesis
• Proactively identifying potential investments, meeting with, and qualifying startups; will have extensive exposure to and be encouraged to develop strong relations with the venture and entrepreneurial communities
• Assisting in management and reporting on the active pipeline
• Evaluating potential target companies from strategic, operational and financial valuation perspectives
• Ad hoc projects and results as needed

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees