23 year career from File Clerk to Global Risk Management Analyst - Risk Management Analyst American Express Employee Review

3.0
May 15, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It was a challenging and interesting environment in which I learned about product life cycles, management information systems, global risk management and process analysis and improvement while working with colleagues in Finance, Security, Compliance, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales and Technology.

Cons

Still reacting to the financial crisis of the past by discounting and laying off experienced employees in the name of cost savings. The usual frustrations of working in a giant bureaucracy. A very conservative company that follows trends rather than innovating and leading.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Great employee benefits such as annual bonus, PTO, 401K

Cons

Leadership isnt the best you are expected to figure things out on your own

5.0
Nov 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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