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Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

We are now looking for a full-time Executive Assistant to support 4 members of the management team.  The ideal candidates would be based in New York.  We are looking for an energetic team player with a positive attitude and ability to think proactively, prioritize effectively and facilitate activities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.  The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to exercise discretion and independent judgement and have the confidence and professionalism to interact with colleagues to get the job done.

What you will do

Be a scheduler: maintaining calendars using a high level of integrity, managing across senior leaders of American Express.  Proactively and independently review calendar for conflicts that might occur in future weeks and make necessary adjustments. Be a communicator: serve as the initial liaison for internal and external senior leaders. Be a team member:  actively participating in team meetings, managing organization charts and also maintaining departmental distribution lists. Be an influencer: assisting peers with process-related questions and best practices. Be an inventory manager: managing departmental assets, supplies & services procurement and other administrative support tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Track record as an administrative assistant Attention to Detail: Excellent organization and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly calendaring. Executive communication: Demonstrated ability to interact with leaders and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity. Sound judgement: Able to juggle the multiple day-to-day responsibilities of the office and prioritize appropriately. Proactivity: Ability to take the initiative to anticipate the needs of the management team. Calm under pressure: Ability to stay in control of a complex workload and with a sense of urgency when needed. Office Skills: Highly proficient Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

Preferred Qualifications

Amex Solutions: Knowledge of Platforms such as Concur, Reserve, Cisco/WebEx, Ariba, Navigator, Payroll, TechCare) preferred.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

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