Finance Apprentice

American Express, with a legacy spanning over 175 years, is recognized for its culture of innovation, shared values, and commitment to supporting customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you will benefit from a flexible working model, career development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your contributions make a difference.

The Finance Apprentice role offers structured training and hands‑on experience in accounting and external reporting processes, with a strong focus on process automation and transformation. This 12‑month contractual assignment provides exposure to the dynamic operations of the Amex Finance team.

• Develop and maintain automation solutions for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and potential regulatory reporting issues.
• Create and maintain documentation for automated reporting processes, including system configurations and validation rules.
• Understand system architecture and interlinkages to optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with Finance teams to gather accurate information for reporting requirements.
• Support ongoing projects with tactical assistance.
• Prepare and update standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Maximum of 11 months of professional experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other programming languages.
• Experience working with big data queries.
• Familiarity with SDLC, automation tools (RPA, ETL, Machine Learning), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Basic understanding of finance concepts in a multinational context.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.
• Free meals.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment is subject to successful completion of background verification checks.

American Express Company (Amex) is a globally recognized multinational financial services corporation, founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York City, USA. Known for its premium charge cards, credit cards, and travel‑related services, American Express has built a reputation for exceptional customer service, strong brand loyalty, and catering to affluent consumers and businesses. The company's mission is to provide trusted, innovative payment, travel, and expense management solutions that enrich the lives of its customers and help them achieve their goals.

With over 60,000 employees worldwide, American Express operates in more than 130 countries, serving millions of cardholders and merchants. It consistently ranks among the world's most valuable brands and is recognized for its commitment to diversity, sustainability, and digital innovation. Recent achievements include expanding its digital payment capabilities, forging strategic partnerships in fintech, and enhancing rewards programs to meet evolving customer needs.

American Express continues to play a leading role in shaping the future of global payments and financial services.