Intern, Payments

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first then business delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation and we need more like-minded people on our team.

Overview

The Summer Intern Payments will support the Payments team in the commercial operational and strategic execution of Elements payments business including fuel mobility and embedded payment capabilities.

This role is designed for a university student interested in fintech financial services digital platforms or enterprise operations. The student will gain hands-on exposure to payments processing operational performance metrics partner ecosystems and risk controls within a regulated enterprise environment.

The successful candidate is analytical detail-oriented and comfortable working with data and cross-functional stakeholders. This role provides practical exposure to how payments businesses operate at scale balancing growth operational excellence and risk management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Payments Operations & Business Support:

• Support day-to-day operational monitoring of payments processing settlement onboarding and partner performance.

• Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to transaction volumes approval rates fraud metrics and customer experience.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting packages for Payments leadership.

• Conduct analysis to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvement opportunities.

• Support documentation of operational workflows and process maps.

Platform & Ecosystem Exposure:

• Assist in research and analysis related to embedded payments fuel and mobility payments digital wallets and real-time payment trends.

• Support cross-functional initiatives with Product Technology Operations and Customer Success teams.

• Help maintain documentation related to payments partners processors and banking relationships.

• Contribute to competitive and market research to inform roadmap discussions.

Strategic & Analytics Projects:

• Support business case development and financial analysis for new payments initiatives.

• Build Excel-based models to analyze trends cost drivers and revenue performance.

• Assist with annual planning and forecasting inputs for the Payments team.

• Develop presentations for leadership meetings and project updates.

• Reinforce trust with clients partners and regulators through consistent execution and transparency.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree program (Business Finance Economics Engineering Computer Science or related field)

• Returning to school following the internship

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (experience with data visualization tools is an asset)

• Ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and organizational capability

Preferred Attributes

• Interest in fintech digital payments or financial services

• Comfortable working with data sets and operational metrics

• Curious proactive and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Able to manage multiple priorities with accountability

Whats in it for You
A culture of innovation empowerment decision-making and accountability
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
Additional benefits and amenities including paid time-off programs (vacation sick leave and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion genetic information sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status family status ancestry national origin citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to or call . Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills qualifications and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.