Great place to work, great mobility, lower than avg. salaries" - Director, Finance American Express Employee Review

4.0
Jun 3, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Colleagues are generally smart, and great to work with. -People can move laterally or post for promotions. Interview process determines the outcome of postings. -Leaders in the company are generally very reasonable and smart. -After a few years, it can feel like a small place.

Cons

-Different groups have vastly different cultures -Salaries can be on the lower side. The company prides itself on providing work-life balance, but when you are an overachiever.....it's hard to see the balance part as much

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-friendly, professional and growth oriented culture -collaboration and coffee chats encouraged -recent string of high company ratings (higher bonuses)

Cons

-leaders can be iffy -hiring freeze can render you stuck -no growth for virtual employees

5.0
Nov 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They have fantastic pay for the position you're in, and they teach you interesting and engaging utility of modern technology mixed with legacy fundamentals. I've learned quite a bit while AmEx while getting paid more than fairly - I'd recommend a stretch here to whomever may be reading this!

Cons

The Company is huge, and at times it may take more than a little time to get recognized for your abilities and the growth you've had. There's a reason there is a "only way up is out" reputation exists for some enterprise companies...

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