Good Company to Work for, not quite 'Great' yet........ - Finance Manager American Express Employee Review

4.0
5 Jan 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Continuously improving culture, career opportunities - particularly if you are geographically mobile. Open and honest communication.

Cons

Benefits are outdated and do not suit all needs. Knee-jerk reactions to business issues are commonplace. You get promoted if you are seen to be doing a lot, or speak the fastest and loudest. Outsourcing and off-shoring has been excessive over the last few years but the true success of these actions is definitely limited. There is no accountability or tracking as to the success of these major decisions. Reward is given for implementation only and not long term success of the decision. Some of the claimed financial benefits which drive these decisions are questionable and dubious. The cost of poor quality and re-work plus communication difficulties are unfortunately difficult to measure and as such are excluded !

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

flexibility. good communication from leaders. opportunity to learn more

Cons

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5.0
26 Nov 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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