Management could do with a shake up - Risk Manager American Express Employee Review

3.0
Apr 16, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance can be good but this is at the discretion of your manager. Good brand for the CV.

Cons

Lack of decision making and responsibility in most levels management from senior management to middle management level. No sense of meritocracy, no transparency in bonuses or promotions. London severely underpaid in comparison to other regions.

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Pros

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

Cons

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5.0
Nov 26, 2018
Recommend
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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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