CAMPUS - INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - REGULATORY REPORTING INTERN – (MADRID)

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 payment 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 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 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.
Are you ready to launch your career in a dynamic and rapidly evolving global organization? Our International Operational Excellence (OE) team is expanding, and we are looking for a passionate and driven intern to join us! This is your chance to make a real impact by supporting our international issuing and acquiring businesses across 27+ countries.
At International OE, we ensure our businesses thrive with a robust first line of defense while meeting growth objectives and demonstrating an effective control framework.
As an intern with us, you will play a key role in helping our international teams manage risk, respond to new regulations, and develop innovative processes.
You will also build and nurture partnerships with key stakeholders across the organization.
What You'll Learn and Do.
Unique opportunity to learn about the complex European Regulatory landscape and challenges across European markets for payments institutions and to learn to manage risks in a changing environment.
Gain experience in assessing areas of opportunity for automation to enhance OE efficiency, streamline existing processes, and/or eliminate non-value-added activities.
Accelerate implementation of automated processes and run quality checks on our European Regulatory Reports inventory.
Take part in end-to-end complex multi-market project management and support critical initiatives.
Work alongside the team to oversee regulatory reporting obligations  What We're Looking For.
Detail-Oriented and Analytical.
You have excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
We are looking for someone who can dive deep into data and come up with actionable insights.
Critical Thinker.
Your ability to think critically and assess situations from multiple angles will be crucial in navigating complex regulatory environments.
Technical Skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Ability to implement technical solutions to achieve process automation.
- Understanding of data analytics.
Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
- Familiarity with programming languages would be a nice to have.
Collaborative.
Action-oriented contribution that demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to solving problems.
Self-Motivated and Adaptable.
Self-motivated, self-driven and comfortable navigating and working in a complex, fast paced environment, often with strict deadlines and commitments.
A positive and can-do attitude is key to joining the team!     Join us to gain real-world experience, learn from industry experts, and make meaningful contributions in a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will influence business practices across multiple countries and grow professionally in a team that values your ideas.
Ready to make a difference?   More information.
Type of internship.
Hybrid   Starting date.
15th July   Location.
Madrid  Duration.
6 months (+ potential to extend for an additional 6 months)  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.