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American Express Executive / Administrative Assistant in New York, New York
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Global Commercial Services (GCS) provides a range of card programs and expense management tools to help large, medium and small businesses around the world manage almost all the facets of their business spending. The GCS Lead Financial Office (LFO) team is responsible for providing financial management, decision support, and planning & results analysis to the GCS President and her direct reports to help achieve BU and AXP financial targets. The team works closely with GCS business partners and multiple Finance teams to drive insights which have a meaningful impact on GCS business strategy.
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the SVP/CFO, Global Commercial Services. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn about the function and willing to take on new assignments related to the teams being supported.
Role & Responsibilities:
Responsible for calendar management on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Manage logistics of meeting administration (in-person, telepresence and WebEx)
Manage domestic and foreign travel arrangements including air, hotel, car transfers and meeting agendas
Facilitate with the organization of colleague engagement events and team-building activities for the team
Procure laptops, office supplies, office space, etc. and manage the procurement process including researching and approving invoices, and researching standard accounting errors
Maintain organizational charts and department distribution list
Ensure timely preparation and processing of expense reports and invoices; review expenses submitted to leader for approval and highlight any out of policy spend
Coordinate facilities management responsibilities
Manage general follow-ups and generate reminders to effectively meet deadlines and commitments
Assist with special projects and initiatives as requested
Communicate effectively with all team members and key partners of all levels and work closely with the other executive assistants on office operations
Qualifications:
3 years of previous experience as an Executive Assistant to a senior leader and familiar with office management and technologies
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
Motivated, proactive team player with strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy, quality, timeliness, follow through and sense of urgency in executing
Must work well under pressure without losing composure and professionalism
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (via phone, email and in-person)
High level of proficiency using MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as internal AXP (or related) tools and systems – phone functions, MS Outlook, Ariba, Concur, Payroll and myHR
Knowledge of AXP policies and office procedures
Excellent time management and organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work flexibly, sometimes under pressure
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, work within deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and execute across multiple initiatives/tasks
Ability to interact effectively and diplomatically with executives and Executive Assistants across 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.
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Job: Administration
Primary Location: US-New York-New York
Other Locations: US-New York
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 24022928