A big company with a lot of potential...and alot of politics that gets in the way. - Director, Business Development American Express Employee Review

4.0
18 Aug 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Big company with a lot going on -Diverse set of products and services -Surprising amount of opportunity / lots of gaps in the business model -Strong brand platform; people really like seeing the name on your resume -Younger folks tend to be quite smart and sharp

Cons

- Highly political culture; 2yr shuffle in roles means almost no one is an expert in what they do - Over emphasis on brand; drink-the-koolaid mentality - Mixed talent among mid-senior leadership = highly political environment at VP-SVP level - Lack of big-scale strategic focus; alot of tactics, less transformation

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5.0
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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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