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Campus - Internship Programme - MBA GMNS Analytics Intern - 2024 (UK)

Greater London
Full time
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American Express
Banking, investment & finance
10,001+ employees
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2024 SI - MBA Summer Internship

Business Unit/Role specific info

The International Strategic Initiatives (SI) team sits within Global Strategy and Capabilities (“GS&C”) in Global Merchant & Network Services and is responsible for driving thought leadership for growth opportunities.

This exciting role provides a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change in the Global Merchant & Network Services organisation and will give successful applicants a deep insight into the operational, financial and processes of the American Express acquiring business.

The team works across business units, engages with a wide variety of stakeholder groups, conduct research and analysis to answer key business questions and deliver sound recommendations across a range of projects impacting the merchant organization. In addition, the team provides end to end leadership of initiatives supporting key organisational objectives and leads certain long-term analytical projects from inception to delivery.

Responsibilities include

  • Performing analysis and research to develop insights and solutions to tackle the highest GMNS strategic priorities.

  • Identifying impactful business questions and executing interviews with business stakeholders both within GMNS and the Blue Box.

  • Accessing subject matter experts and performing external research to inform different organizational and strategy recommendations.

  • Synthesizing learnings through information/data-analysis, including business case creation.

  • Creating high-quality recommendations for project sponsors

  • Managing projects with multiple workstreams and accelerated timelines.

  • Collaborating with talented teammates to deliver significant and sustainable results.

  • Presenting to senior leaders on analyses and recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Full-time MBA programme with a graduation date between December 2024 and July 2025.

  • Flexible self-starter who can work with limited supervision. Comfort with ambiguity in a fast paced and dynamic culture.

  • Overall intellectual curiosity and ability to identify opportunities and solve problems.

  • High financial analysis and business case modelling, with the ability to identify trends & develop key insights for senior management.

  • Strong collaboration and relationship building ability is essential.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability and confidence to influence senior leaders.

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Tableau and SQL or Python.

Preferred Requirements

  • Understanding of the drivers of the merchant acquiring business and an understanding of the evolving payment landscapes.

  • Project management skills with experience of leading large programs.

  • Experience working on global projects and with business partners in multiple countries.

The final application deadline is Sunday 21st January 2024 11:59pm GMT.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.