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American Express Executive Assistant - Global Security in New York, New York
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while working closely with the Chairman’s Office team members and partners. This position provides administrative support for the American Express Global Security – Executive Protection Unit (EP) at Headquarters, and will be an integral part of the team working under the direction of the EP Vice President. The ideal candidate is experienced in handling a wide range of administrative related tasks and is eager to learn, able to operate in fast-paced environment, and willing to work a minimum of 3-4 days a week in the New York office.
How will you make an impact in this role?
Assist the Executive Protection (EP) Vice President with day to day activities and administrative support; work closely with the EP Operational Managers; work closely with the Chairman & CEO’s Senior Executive Assistant to address calendar concerns.
Provide close calendar watch; Provide back-up calendar and travel management for the Executive Protection Teams; as well as ensure timely preparation and processing of expense reports and invoices; review expenses submitted by EP colleagues for pre-approval and highlight any out of policy spending
Lead all EP training and medical response certifications; Firearm Certifications; Company Vehicle files; and supplies, etc.
Assist with special events, projects, and initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
2 years experience as an Executive Assistant
Shown ability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and execute multiple initiatives/tasks
Strong sense of integrity for using discretion and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information
Motivated, proactive teammate with the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of a diverse, global organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy, quality, timeliness, follow through and a sense of urgency in executing tasks
High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook and willingness to learn new technology
Must work well under pressure without losing composure and professionalism
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. 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.
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Job: Security
Primary Location: US-New York-New York
Schedule Full-time
Req ID: 25007168