Summer Finance Intern applicants have rated the interview process at American Express with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Summer Finance Intern roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at American Express overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at American Express as a Summer Finance Intern according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Personality test: 17%
Skills test: 17%
Presentation: 17%
Background check: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at American Express (London, England) in Nov 2021
Interview
Begins with hirevue consisting of 3 questions, and goes straight to the final interview. Mostly behavioural based including a case study at the end which is discussed with a manager
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in a career with American Express
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at American Express (New York, NY) in Nov 2025
Interview
One coffee chat, first round two 30min interviews, final round 2 more 30min interviews. Asked about how they make money and their business. Very nice recruiters and people. Know the closed loop system
I only completed the hr phone screen. Basic behavioral questions, tell me about yourself, why u want to work at amex, why finance, why the program, asked question on my resume. very conversational
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at American Express (London, England) in Nov 2024
Interview
Group Task and One on One Scenario Based Interview.
Group task = whether or not to go ahead with hypothetical investment.
One on One = Mix of motivational, behavioural and then reviewed a hypothetical assessment - had to do NPV, formula and calculator given.