American Express

About Us

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let’s lead the way together.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our differences are what shape the world, and we’re committed to ensuring everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong. That’s why we’re actively cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is valued, teamwork is rewarded, and different points of view are celebrated. We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation we need to be and deliver our best, for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Colleague Networks

Since 1987, our Colleague Networks have provided opportunities to support personal and professional development, skill building and career growth. These organizations play a huge role in creating an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive. Today, we have 14 Colleague Networks with more than 100 chapters globally including the PRIDE+ Network.

The PRIDE+ colleague network aims to cultivate a globally inclusive and supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or allied colleagues so they can perform to their fullest potentials. This network commits itself to advancing cultural changes and policies so all colleagues, regardless of sex, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, are respected and valued.

Career Growth & Development

We are committed to the continuous professional and personal development of our colleagues. That’s why we offer a range of relevant learning and development opportunities with resources, feedback and support so you can be and deliver your best every day. Together, we’ll create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you—one that uses your talents and strengths to make an impact. As you build your skills, develop as a leader, pursue new areas of interest, and gain diverse experiences, you’ll have the backing you need to grow your career and shape your future.

Awards

#4 Great Place to Work Best Companies to Work For, ranking in the top 10 for the 5th consecutive year (2024)

#1 Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance for the 7th consecutive year (2024)

#1 Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces in New York for the 3rd time (2024)

#14 Best Workplaces for Parents—Great Places to Work (2023)

#8 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies (2024)

#7 TIME World’s Best Companies for the second consecutive year (2024)

#3 PEOPLE Companies that Care (2023)

#11 JUST Capital’s JUST 100 Companies and #1 in Transaction Processing (2023)

100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2004 through 2024)

90% score on Disability Equality Index for Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion (2023)

Gender Equality Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (2016 through 2023)