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.  

What will you be doing? 

As an American Express intern, you will work together with your business unit and leaders to solve some of our most sophisticated business challenges. During the internship, you’ll develop a variety of essential business skills, whilst also building a deep understanding of the Payments industry on a Global scale.   

Feel the pace of the payment sector, collaborate on challenging projects that deliver value to our business and customers and learn about our award-winning culture and network across our diverse business units and regions. You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills, hear from senior leadership through our Global Speaker Series, be responsible for your own live project, and learn first-hand how we deliver for our customers.  

You’ll be surprised by what you can achieve within 10 weeks. Through your project end-to-end responsibility, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, identify business opportunities, develop business cases, and consult with our senior management. In the end, your project will have a meaningful and impactful outcome.  

Our Summer Internship Programme is the main pipeline into our full-time Graduate Programme, a two-year programme designed to attract and develop diverse talent. 

Programme Dates: 

Summer Internship: 10-week duration, starting June/July 2026 ending Aug/Sept 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed upon offer.  

What skills will you need? 

Currently enrolled in a full-time master's degree programme (any degree discipline) with anticipated graduation year of 2027 and the right to work in Germany   

Very good communication skills - fluent German and English - C1 level  

Strong social skills with the ability to work independently or in teams  

An ability to communicate and collaborate well with people at all levels and cultures  

Be analytical, with an interest in both quantitative and qualitative analysis  

Have an interest in process improvement and different ways of solving problems   

Ability to conceptualize and sell ideas   

Highly ambitious and results driven with the ability to lead projects and initiatives to completion   

The ability to lead and bring others with you 

   

What do you get in return? 

Competitive pay 

Mentorship & Buddy Program  

Networking & Social Events 

Senior Leadership Insights  

Free Food & Drinks  

Hybrid Working Model, 3 days working in our Frankfurt office 2 days at home 

New and modern office incl. Skyline View 

Opportunity to join the Graduate Programme 

  

Recruitment Process: 

Please see below an overview of the interview process and key timelines, should you meet our eligibility criteria:    

HireVue, on-demand video interviews will take place in January and beginning of February 2026 

First round interviews to take place between 16 February - 19 February 2026  

Assessment Center to take place on 25 February 2026  

 

Hear from our Interns: 

 

“My time as a summer intern was incredibly rewarding! It was both professionally enriching as well as personally fulfilling, I was able to foster great friendships and found incredible mentors whom I still rely on today. One of my highlights was the strong sense of inclusion and support at Amex. It’s a place where every one of us is valued and collaboration thrives.”  

Laura S - Frankfurt, Germany – Business Development Intern, Class of '23 

Apply now! 

Please note that you can attach up to 4 documents with a maximum of 488 kb each.   

Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application.   

Please contact ask.campus.emea@aexp.com if you have any queries about your application.   

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Germany is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.   

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

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.