Executive Assistant at American Express Company South Africa

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

49.28

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Administrative Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Confidentiality, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Reporting, Event Coordination, Team Administration, Problem Solving, Relationship Building

Industry

Financial Services

Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. As marketers at one of the most iconic brands in the world, we play a major role in building authentic relationships with customers who impact life and business around the world. Here, creativity and inspired storytelling combine with powerful data-based marketing and hyper-personalized digital communication to create a genuine human connection that drives business results. As a part of our diverse community of marketers, you can have a breadth of different marketing experiences and do virtually anything from connecting small businesses to new customers to uncovering insights that inspire the future of payments. Create a dynamic career while doing work that matters for people and businesses everywhere. Find your place in marketing on #TeamAmex. As marketers at one of the most iconic brands in the world, we play a major role in building authentic relationships with customers who impact life and business around the world. Here, creativity and inspired storytelling combine with powerful data-based marketing and hyper-personalized digital communication to create a genuine human connection that drives business results. As a part of our diverse community of marketers, you can have a breadth of different marketing experiences and do virtually anything from connecting small businesses to new customers to uncovering insights that inspire the future of payments. Create a dynamic career while doing work that matters for people and businesses everywhere. Find your place in marketing on #TeamAmex. The U.S. Consumer Services Team is responsible for our suite of consumer products, services, and experiences in the U.S., including our premium, cobrand, cash back, and lending portfolios, Membership Rewards, Global Travel & Lifestyle Services, the Centurion Lounge network, our Global Dining and Resy businesses, and best-in-class marketing programs across customer, prospect, and partner channels. The USCS team is focused on making membership an indisputable competitive advantage and helping each other become better leaders every day. How will you make an impact in this role? This position is responsible for administrative support for three Vice Presidents within the US Customer Marketing Group. It is a dynamic, high-paced environment and therefore the day-to-day responsibilities require seamless collaboration across a wide range of business partners both inside and outside of the organization. The ideal candidate must be seasoned and experienced in handling a wide range of administrative related tasks and be able to work independently and confidently under pressure. Building strong relationships, being resourceful and knowing how to navigate large organizations fluidly will also be critical to success in this position. Organizing and maintaining complex calendars using a high level of tact, influencing and integrity, including scheduling across multiple time zones Calendar management, including scheduling meetings with various colleagues internally and externally Coordinating logistics for meetings, including scheduling of conference rooms and technology support as required Preparing, reviewing, and processing expense reports, and managing expense report approvals, in line with company T&E policy and budget Assisting with timekeeping and payroll duties Providing coverage for other team-based Executive/Administrative Assistants that are on vacation or sick leave Managing organization charts and team rosters Booking and coordinating travel arrangements including air and hotel bookings Supporting the scheduling and coordination of events, including room booking, catering, etc. Supporting team administration including job postings, on boarding for new hires, updating distribution lists, setting up group-wide team meetings, coordinating team real estate Processing of requisitions and other invoices, ordering supplies and managing ticket requests Minimum Qualifications Positive attitude, solutions-oriented demeanor, and reliable Exceptional organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills Keen attention to detail and a sense of urgency in execution and follow-up Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work autonomously with minimal guidance Strong integrity and ability to handle confidential / sensitive information with discretion Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel Minimum 3+ years of experience supporting executives with complex calendars and travel Salary Range: $31.49 to $49.28 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 you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives 6%25 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. 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 - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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Responsibilities

This position is responsible for administrative support for three Vice Presidents within the US Customer Marketing Group. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating logistics for meetings, and booking travel arrangements.