At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move are constantly redefining what’s possible — and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way.   

American Express is one of the world’s leading payments companies and provides customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build businesses. Our “closed-loop” network includes card-issuing, merchant-acquiring and card network businesses. Around the world we provide financial products and services to a broad range of customers, including consumers and businesses of all sizes. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express has a heritage built on service and sustained by innovation.   

   

When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse global community of over 60,000 colleagues. Your contributions to supporting, promoting, and enhancing our brand will have a significant impact on how we continue to back our customers, communities and colleagues now and into the future. 

AMEX is seeking a Business Analyst Intern in our Rome office. We are searching for a student interested in Data Analytics and Sales who would like to work alongside our international card Services in the SME Account Sales Team. This is a paid internship opportunity that will provide the intern with an excellent, hands-on introduction to a thriving, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.  An intern will be offered an opportunity to be involved in meaningful work/projects, be exposed to daily business functions, professionals, and business leaders. The intern will be introduced to useful tools and resources that will help the intern grow both professionally and personally. 

The intern will be able to understand and learn to work in a dynamic working environment, collaborating closely with different teams and third parties. 

 

The intern will gain experience in the following areas: 

 

Development and implementation of managed clients contact strategy Support Analysis and reporting Pipeline Management Develop Project Management skill Sales Experience Third Party management 

These are the qualifications we're looking for: 

Proven problem solving and analytical skills Advanced data crunching skills Very well organized and self-motivated  Excellent verbal and written communication skills High attitude to continue learning Drive, enthusiasm, and a positive outlook Very strong “Will to Win” Effective Time management Good knowledge of English and Italian also to deal with multiple internal stakeholders Good working knowledge Office Available for a 6-month internship

More Information: 

Type of Internship: Hybrid 

Location: Rome 

Starting Date: 10 February 2025 

Duration: 6 months internship (+ potential to extend for an additional 6 months)   

Application Deadline: 10 January 2025 

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  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.