Discovery Program

About American Express

American Express Company is an American multinational corporation that specializes in payment card services. It was founded in 1850 and the company’s logo is a gladiator or centurion. Henry Wells, William G. Fargo, and John Butterfield merged their companies to form American Express. By 1862, American Express had 890 offices and over 1,500 employees working for the company. Today, it is one of the leading global payments networks offering a wide range of products and services across the globe.

Your Role

The American Express Discovery Program (ADP) is a three-day in-person and virtual diversity-focused program that affords promising undergraduate students the opportunity to learn about American Express. You will be involved with:

• Networking with a diverse group of Amex colleagues and peers. 
• Finding out which Amex business unit best matches your interests. 
• Hearing from our senior leaders during fireside chats. 
• Participating in interactive activities to help develop your skillset. 

Training, Development & Rotations

American Express offers a customized program designed in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing and leading business experts. This interactive, virtual program enables employees to learn from each other and prepares them to achieve their leadership potential because growing great leaders is one of the things that sets American Express apart. 

Salary & Benefits

As an employee, you are entitled to receive comprehensive packages which include flexible work schedules, real-time coaching & feedback, on-demand learning modules comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, disability benefits, access to on-site Healthy Living Wellness Centers, counseling services, incentive awards, and childcare & in-home care. The salary range for this role ranges from $41,000 to $102,000 per year. 

Career Progression

American Express backs its employees by providing innovative learning experiences that enable them to build new skills, reach their career goals, and develop as leaders at all levels through its Leadership Academy. American Express lets its employees accelerate their growth through a dynamic four-month development program for high-performing managers and directors.

Work-Life Balance

As part of American Express, employees also have the opportunity to work up to four calendar weeks from a location other than their primary work location each year, during which time they will not have to come into the office at all if they have a hybrid schedule. With a larger number of American Express colleagues working from different locations, the company has also evolved its physical workspaces with upgraded technology and tools to create an environment that seamlessly enables virtual and in-person colleagues to work together.

Culture & Vibe

American Express sees the diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation needed to be and to deliver the best, for all employees, customers, and communities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of the American Express culture, providing an environment where every employee can be themselves, embrace differences, feel included, and continue to work every day as the world continues to evolve.

About You

• Current enrollment in a full-time Undergraduate Degree Program with an expected graduation date between December 2024 to June 2025.
• Field of study including Business Management, Communications, Marketing, Actuarial Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, or related quantitative or business majors. 
• Leadership aptitude and desire to continually learn, collaborate and grow.

How to Apply

• To start your application, simply click the “APPLY” button on this page.
• Candidates are required to send an application telling about themselves, their skills, qualifications, experiences, and reason behind joining the company. 
• There will be a written test where the first session is all about coding. 
• Those who were selected after the written test will be called for an interview that consists of a technical and HR round. 
• If you are successful, you will be called for further recruitment procedures and formalities before getting the offer letter. 

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• aexp.eightfold.ai/careers
• americanexpress.com
• glassdoor.com/salary/american-express