Commercial Rating & Underwriting Credit & Fraud Risk Internship - Phoenix
Join American Express as a Commercial Rating & Underwriting Summer Intern to assess credit risk and support underwriting decisions in a hybrid work environment. Your Role Here’s what you will be doing: • Rate and underwrite credit exposures within assigned region, industry, and business line • Conduct fundamental analysis of business operations, financial performance, industry, and country risk • Utilize outputs from internal and external rating models to support credit decisions • Assess credit extension needs by evaluating relationship profitability and program structures • Collaborate within the Commercial Rating and Underwriting team in the Credit and Fraud Risk division About You The company is looking for: • Currently enrolled full-time undergraduate student with expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027 • Preferred coursework or degree in finance, accounting, economics, or statistics • Understanding of fundamental financial analysis and ability to review corporate financial documents • Comfortable with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, corporate valuation, and forecasting • Familiarity with public agency ratings and supporting analysis • Knowledge of macroeconomic trends and ability to recommend improvements for probability of default estimation • Experience preparing company-specific and industry-wide credit memorandums • Familiarity with global markets; foreign language skills a plus • Confident and persuasive written and verbal communication skills • Employment eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship Compensation & Benefits • Hourly salary range: $24.05 to $63.00 plus sign-on bonus • Competitive base salaries • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (location dependent) • Free and confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program • Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and mental health Training & Development • Opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career • Career development and training programs available Career Progression Experience working within a global team and exposure to credit risk management supporting potential career growth in financial services and risk management roles. How to Apply Submit your application ensuring you meet the eligibility requirements. Note that American Express does not sponsor visas for this position. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job