American Express reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,801 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jul 24, 2012

Decent company

Recommend
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Pros

Good base salary, great vacation, good work life balance

Cons

bad health coverage, high hierchical, not good incentives for analyst level employees, no bonuses for most analyst level

3.0
Jul 22, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Work-life balance On site health center On site gym On site cafeteria (subsidized for employees, not contractors) Very well regarded brand reputation HSA 401 match after 1 year of employment

Cons

What you know matters less than who you know People smile as they stab you in the back Passive aggressive Little innovation or flexibility at mid management level Pay is below that of Chase, Citi, etc. Health plan is high deductible plan - not cheap

5.0
Jul 19, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of opportunities to grow your career. Lots of flexibility to find the right role for your long term objectives. Promotions are merit based. Work life balance is exceptional. Core credit card business is exceptionally well run.

Cons

Huge corporate bureaucracy and meeting based culture means getting things done is challenging. Pay is below competition and longevity at American Express means your pay will fall significantly below your peers, thus poaching from top banks is rampant

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