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American Express · 7 hours ago

Executive Administrative Assistant

American Express is a company with a long history of innovation and commitment to its customers and colleagues. The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide critical administrative support to the SVP of Technical Risk Management, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the team.

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Responsibilities

SVP calendar management, including the coordination of complex meetings and events with internal senior leaders and external stakeholders
Support the TRM EAs/team with external meetings and conferences, including scheduling, logistics, receiving in-person visitors to the office, and attendance tracking
Maintain TRM email distribution lists
Support colleague engagement activities in coordination with Chief of Staff
Prepare, review, and process expense reports, and ensure T&E is in line with company policy and budget
Support team administration including onboarding for new hires, coordinating with real estate, setting up group wide team meetings and coordination of special projects
Process contract invoices and purchase orders in Ariba
Booking and coordinating travel arrangements for SVP
Support other admin responsibilities: ordering supplies, maintaining team org chart, and ad-hoc projects
Build relationships with key partners across the company, including CEO/GRC offices, Corporate Secretary, General Counsel’s Office, external consultants, and regulators

Qualification

Calendar managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAdministrative supportInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailProactive attitudeCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam playerConfidentialityOrganizational skills

Required

Proven experience (at least 4 years) working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment with senior executives and C-suite offices
Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating good judgment in dealing with senior executive offices and key stakeholders
Strong attention to detail with timely follow-up
Excellent communication (oral, written, listening) skills, a positive attitude and solution-oriented demeanor
Strong sense of integrity with ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal guidance and to proactively identify and resolve issues
Strong calendar management expertise and a working knowledge of common administrative systems and processes (e.g., purchasing, travel, expense management, etc)
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proactive in anticipating needs of stakeholders and responsive to requests in a timely, efficient manner
Be onsite 3 days a week and when there are Board or committee meetings, subject to change as needs evolve

Preferred

Previous experience in financial services and/or risk management
Natural curiosity to lean in even when objectives are ambiguous
(external only) Previous experience in financial services/payments industries

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

Company

American Express

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American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
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Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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