**Description** **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.** 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.** Merchant Services U.S. (MS – U.S.) is part of Global Merchant and Network Services (GMNS) and the team is responsible for managing relationships with the millions of merchants that accept American Express across the U.S. We are looking for a responsible, professional, and flexible Executive Assistant who will provide high-quality administrative assistance in a hybrid working environment and across teams. This Executive Assistant will support up to three team vice presidents within MS – U.S. **How will you make an impact in this role?** + Manage calendar activity: coordination and oversight of internal and external business meetings, making all necessary arrangements including sending invitations, reserving facilities, audio, telepresence and visual setup, transportation, catering and preparation of meeting materials or agendas where appropriate + Schedule and coordinate high volume of complex international and domestic travel including flights, hotel, and ground transportation; coordinate necessary passport/visa documentation + Prepare, reconcile and process expense reports in line with company and organization requirements using Concur Expense System + Create and manage strong administration and approvals processes within the team. + Support onboarding, including equipment, access and support with onboarding plans for new hires to the team + Manage general follow-up and generate reminders to effectively meet deadlines and commitments + Procure laptops, office supplies, office space, etc. and managing the procurement process including researching and approving invoices, and researching standard accounting errors + Manage administration including updating distribution lists, onboarding for external vendors, track external scopes of work **Minimum Qualifications** + Excellent time management and organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work flexibly across multiple priorities, sometimes under pressure, to meet deadlines + Experience interacting with senior executives of a large corporation and their Executive Assistants, including across multiple time zones + Proficiency using MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint + Proven track record of managing executives effectively with a “customer first” mentality and keen attention to the executive’s experience and needs + Ability to operate with a high level of integrity for handling sensitive issues and maintain complete confidentiality **Preferred Qualifications** + Proficiency using internal American Express (or related) tools and systems – Webex, MS Outlook, Ariba, Concur, Payroll, SharePoint + Ability to develop and deliver effective verbal and written communications, at all levels of management, colleagues and business contacts + Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and proactively work to resolve issues + Strong interpersonal, relationship and networking skills to build and maintain effective professional relationships across all areas of the organization **Qualifications** Salary Range: $24.05 to $48.10 hourly bonus benefits The above represents the expected hourly pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: + 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site . American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. **Job:** Administration **Primary Location:** US-New York-New York **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 25001931