Sr. Exec Assistant na American Express

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.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide support to multiple VPs in the Global Infrastructure organization, based in the Bengaluru office. This role requires a proactive individual with exceptional executive support capabilities, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful and responsive problem-solver with excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Act as a liaison between the Vice Presidents and internal/external stakeholders, managing communications and ensuring timely responses

• Manage and maintain the schedules of the Vice Presidents including coordinating meetings and travel arrangements across multiple domestic time zones and international markets

• Organize and coordinate events, meetings, workshops and conferences, including arranging logistics and preparing materials

• Conduct research and gather information to support decision-making processes

• Maintain and update records, files and databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility

• Book complex travel itineraries including air, hotel, transfers, and visas

• Handle confidential information with discretion and ensure the security of sensitive documents

• Ensure timely preparation and processing of expense reports and invoices; review expenses submitted to leader for approval and highlight any out of policy spend

• Create documents and presentations and maintain organization charts

• Ensure timely preparation and processing of expense reports and invoices; review expenses submitted to leader for approval and highlight any out of policy spend

• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior executives

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms (i.e. Webex)

• Experience managing complex schedules across multiple time zones

• Exceptional work ethic with excellent accuracy, attention to detail and ability to balance multiple, competing priorities

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and handle pressure in a dynamic (and hybrid) environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in a wide range of administrative related tasks, organizing large meetings and arranging travel (domestic and international)

• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Proficiency with creating reports, presentations, distribution lists and correspondence

• Ability to adapt to the work styles and preferences of multiple executives

• Knowledge of Concur, Ariba is preferred, but not required

• Data analytics skills are highly desirable, but not required

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 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• 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

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.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.