American Express reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,802 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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5.0
Jul 19, 2012
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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

5.0
Jul 18, 2012

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Several opportunities for growth and development. Easy to transfer locations if you are desiring to move.

Cons

Low pay, very competitive for promotions

3.0
Jul 16, 2012
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Pros

Good work life balance especially for those who want to raise a family. Used to be a very friendly place to work for with great people before 2009. Provide flexibility to work from home as the company is consolidating real estate. If you are the type of person who like to be in the same company for 20 years, this is the right place. Employees are encouraged to move around in order to learn the business.

Cons

However, the downturn seems changed many aspects of the firm. Peer competition becomes very fierce especially during year end review process, which is very political and subjective. The pay is on the lower scale in the NYC metro area.

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