American Express profile

American Express

Best Student Employer
4.3/5
338 Reviews

About American Express

American Express is a globally integrated payments company that provides customers with products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. We do this through innovative payment, travel and expense management solutions for both individuals and businesses of all sizes. More than 170 years of history built on service, trust and security have helped us develop one of the world’s most recognized brands.

Who We Are

At American Express, we strive to live our values in all that we do. We back our colleagues in work and life by prioritizing well-being, fostering an inclusive culture, and supporting and rewarding personal and professional growth every step of the way. By facing each day with a strong sense of purpose, our colleagues are growing, learning and leading the way together.

With meaningful mentorships, real responsibilities and hands on learning experiences, joining Team Amex gives you a global network of opportunities that will shape your career journey for years to come. We offer a range of internship programs as well as full-time opportunities for recent graduates that are designed to provide you with a rewarding and unique experience. As a Team Amex intern, you are encouraged to roll up your sleeves and contribute your point of view to help impact and shape a global iconic brand.

On # TeamAmex, we want you to be you.

We remain committed creating a welcoming, equitable and inclusive workplace and Company. This is supported by:

  • Required inclusive leadership and unconscious bias training for all colleagues
  • A focus on hiring and developing underrepresented colleagues at all levels
  • 100% pay equity across genders globally and races and ethnicities in the U.S.
  • The American Express Ambition Project, which aims to inspire women to confidently pursue their ambitions, whether personal or professional, and pay it forward

Building community within American Express through Colleague Networks

Our Colleague Networks bring people together with shared backgrounds and interests. 

We have 14 Networks and more than 100 chapters globally focusing on ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, generations, sexual orientation, disability and more. 

A few of our Networks include:

  • Families at American Express Network
  • Women’s Interest Network
  • Women in Technology Network
  • Black Engagement Network
  • Asian Network at American Express
  • Pride+ Network
  • Virtual Office Network

Awards

Check out the recent awards we’re proud of:

  • 2024 #8 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies
  • 2023 UK Accredited Menopause Friendly Employer
  • 2022 LinkedIn Top 25 Companies UK
  • 2022 Fortune - Best Companies to Work For US, ranked #8
  • 2021 Financial Times Diversity Leaders
  • 2020 Top 10 Employer Award for Working Families
  • 2021 Undergraduate Recruiter Top 100, ranked #1 Retail Banking Sector
  • Forbes America's Best Employer for Diversity
  • Human Rights Campaign Equity Index - 100% Score since 2004
  • Seramount Inclusion Index
  • Blooomberg's Gender-equality Index (since 2016)

We have summer internship opportunities in Customer Service & Business Strategy, Finance, Compliance, Strategy, Marketing and Business Development, Risk & Information Management and Technology.


Reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5

338 reviews

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4.6/5

"A thoroughly enjoyable internship which consisted of stimulating and valued work with great people around you The entire program was well planned and managed whether that is in the context of exposure to senior leaders through to the social events This" Read full review

4.4/5

"Worked on a project that involved collaboration with my team internal and external research and coordination with international colleagues Gathered data and insights for a proposal at the end of my internship" Read full review

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Opportunities offered:

  • Internship (1 Month+)
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

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