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Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) brings together American Express' merchant-and network related businesses to enable a sharp focus on using the power of our network to provide unique value to all our mutual customers. The organization manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accepts American Express and runs the company’s payment network and manages bank partnerships globally.
GMNS is looking for an Executive Assistant focused on supporting senior leaders in the GMNS Control Management organization. Daily activities include calendar management, logistics coordination, and expense management. This position is an integral part of a dynamic and fast paced team that requires seamless collaboration and coordination across a wide range of businesses and band levels with accuracy, flexibility, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate must have experience in handling a wide range of administrative related tasks, have an interest and passion in supporting leaders and be able to work confidently and independently. Critical to the success of this position is the development of positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues both within and outside of GMNS. Additionally, this role will partner closely with the Manager Assistants, Leaders and other EAs within the organization.
Responsibilities:
The Executive Assistant will:
- Proactively manage calendar appointments in multiple time zones.
- Accommodating to last minute changes and urgent business needs as required.
- Set the approach for how the VPs spend their time and proactively manage calendar based on this strategy, top priorities and when they will be in office.
- Actively flag and problem solve constraints such as determining delegates when attendees are unable to attend and ensuring read-ahead materials are provided when required.
- Coordinate and perform monthly activities to include, but not limited to, consolidating organization charts, distribution lists and compiling information i.e., mid & year end feedback.
- Manage the team calendar and ensure it is both up to date and accessible
- Provide detailed itineraries of trips, including hotel arrangements, transfers, meetings scheduled, contact details, addresses etc.
- Arrange and manage meetings, including scheduling of conference rooms, coordinating food, logistics, etc.
- Assist in tracking team expenditure and monitor T&E and budget.
- Assisting with recruitment for the team as needed which includes scheduling of interviews and associated tasks.
- Assist in preparing select PowerPoint presentations
- Perform other related projects and duties as requested.
- Experience in an executive assistant capacity in a fast-paced environment for large global companies
- Able to anticipate well, ask the right questions before problems arise and escalate matters accordingly
- Highly proficient technical skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Proficiency and experience in using Windows/macOS and Slack
- Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion required
- Capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines
- Must demonstrate good judgment and decision-making capabilities
- Must be a resourceful and independent thinker
- Must be a self-starter with excellent prioritization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly developed organizational and time management skills with careful attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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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.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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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