Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2026 Risk & Control Project Management, Technology - Phoenix, AZ

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

26d•$24 - $63

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. Business Unit/Role Specific Info We are seeking a motivated Undergraduate Intern to join our Technology Risk & Control Project Management team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn how technology, project management, and risk management intersect in a global enterprise environment. As part of our efforts to transition from one technology platform to another, you'll gain exposure to how large-scale projects are managed securely and efficiently within a regulated organization. Our 10-week Summer Internship Program runs from June to August. This program will provide you with real, on-the-job work experience; giving you the skills and experience to help you accelerate in your studies and future career!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
Currently enrolled in full-time Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Risk Management, or a 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.

Nice To Haves

General interest in Technology, Project Management, and Risk Management.
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Basic understanding of technology systems, infrastructure, security controls and testing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or project management applications (JIRA, Azure, Confluence and Sharepoint).

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments to identify potential risk within the organization's technology environments, ensuring that all critical areas are evaluated for security weaknesses.
Monitor technology environments to detect and respond to emerging threats in real-time, minimizing potential security incidents.
Maintain a balanced approach toward risk management practices, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall risk appetite, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
Support the identification and evaluation of controls, including adherence to existing risk management and compliance frameworks.
Develop and maintain comprehensive risk management documentation, ensuring consistency and standardization across the organization.
Prepare reports and documentation to support risk management activities and compliance efforts for internal stakeholders and leaders.
Conduct risk assessments to determine residual risk within technology environments, identifying areas of non-compliance.
Collaborate and co-create effectively with teams across Technology, Product, and Business to align initiatives with strategic objectives.
Assist project managers with planning, documentation, and execution of activities supporting the platform conversion project.

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

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