You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back. 

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. 

Find your place on #TeamAmex.  

 

About Business Unit: 

 

The Credit & Fraud Risk team is responsible for defining and developing best-in-class credit risk strategies that enable profitable and sustainable business growth. The team provides forward-looking credit risk insights and reporting to support strategic and data-driven decision-making across the organization. 

 

Key activities will include: 

Collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and transforming large datasets 

Performing exploratory data analysis to identify trends and patterns 

Producing regular reports and developing new analyses to clearly communicate insights 

Working with SQL and Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation 

 

The intern will: 

Contribute actively to team projects by providing analytical support 

Present findings and recommendations in a clear, structured, and effective manner 

Learn how data-driven insights support business and strategic decision-making 

Gain exposure to the implementation and monitoring of key credit metrics, particularly related to customer acquisition 

 

Desirable Qualifications/Skills & Experience/Language Requirements: 

University or Master’s student, or recently graduated, in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field 

Good knowledge of SQL and Python 

Good proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel 

Structured, independent, proactive, and results-oriented mindset 

Strong analytical and organizational skills 

Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken 

 

More Information: 

Location: Milan 

Starting Date: Monday 16 March 2026 

Duration: 6 months internship + with potential 6 months renewal 

Hours: 35 hours per week  

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 Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities

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