Very well run company for (its size) with all the pros and cons that comes with the large size... - Senior Manager - Risk Management American Express Employee Review

4.0
Aug 8, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The culture supported: work life balance; family friendly(popular with moms especially). The prospect for growth: great place to learn the credit card business. The career trajectory: you can always go up, however, sometimes outsiders who have worked at reputable firms get an accelerated boost.

Cons

The company's business model is so strong that not much risk-taking or innovation is nurtured, nor is it required for success, since the company is essentially a well-oiled money printing machine on the scale of a large battleship.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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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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