American Express

About American Express

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of courageous leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

With shared values and leadership behaviors, we’ll continue to set the standard for what it means to provide the best experience every day with premium products and services that help our customers achieve their aspirations. And we’ll do it in an environment where everyone is respected and valued and can reach their potential.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Culture

Experience the powerful backing of Team Amex

Our culture is built on a 175-year history of courageous leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and each other. With shared values and leadership behaviors, we’ve continued to set the standard for what it means to provide the best experience every day with premium products and services that help our customers achieve their aspirations. As part of Team Amex, you’ll build strong relationships and collaborate with colleagues around the world in an environment where everyone is respected and valued, and where you can reach your potential. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Total Rewards & Well-Being

Comprehensive support for your holistic well-being

We back you with competitive compensation and benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means providing resources to help care for you and your loved ones’ physical, financial, and mental health, as well as the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally. And as part of Team Amex, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. With our flexible work policies, comprehensive total rewards, and supportive environment, you’ll have the backing you need to live well, now and in the future.

Career Growth & Development

Opportunities to learn, grow and lead every day

At American Express, we invest in colleagues at all levels, empowering you to deliver your best work, strengthen your skills, develop as a leader, and gain experiences that are meaningful to you. With access to a wide range of learning opportunities, great leaders, and a culture of informal and formal coaching and feedback, you’ll have the support you need to grow your career and achieve your goals.

Colleague Networks: At American Express, we want you to be you

We have 14 dedicated Colleague Networks with more than 130 chapters worldwide. By bringing together people who share common experiences, interests, and backgrounds, our Colleague Networks are an important part of creating a culture of inclusion and belonging at American Express. They also serve as an important source for feedback—helping us learn more about the colleague experience and, in turn, guiding the resources, events, and backing we provide. Colleague Networks are voluntary and continue to evolve.

A few of our networks include:           

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