American Express
World Financial Center
200 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10285
200 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10285
(212) 640-2000
Overview
Introduction
American Express is one of most recognizable and highly respected financial firms on the planet. Known for its industry-leading cards unit, Amex is on a mission to be essential to its customers and help them achieve their aspirations. It's committed to fighting bias, creating an inclusive culture, and empowering its people’s voices. Amex offers impactful careers ranging from product management and marketing to analytics and finance.
Company Stats
Employer Type
Public
Size
10,001+ Employees
Major Office Locations
Phoenix, AZ
Chairman and CEO
Stephen J. Squeri
About the Company
Founded in 1850 as an express mail delivery company, American Express is now one of the most well-known and trusted financial institutions in the world. Commonly referred to as “Amex, the firm has one of the largest global payments networks, driving more than $1 trillion in commerce annually. Most known for its credit cards and traveler’s checks, American Express also has subsidiaries such as American Express Travel Related Services, American Express Bank, American Express Centurion Bank, Accertify, and AMEX Assurance Company, among others.
The company’s mission statement is to “provide the world's best customer experience every day,” and, to accomplish that, Amex focuses on its employees’ well-being. Two years in a row, the firm has ranked among the top 10 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For rankin...
