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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.

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The Global Merchant & Network Pricing (GMNP) team is responsible for the single largest source of American Express’ revenue, Merchant Discount Revenue. The team leverages Merchant Pricing to promote acceptance and grow coverage, to increase merchant satisfaction, and to drive Global Merchant Network Services (GMNS) revenue and profit growth. The Executive Assistant reports to the Vice President, Global Merchant Pricing (GMP) - Americas and is responsible for providing office management and administrative support to the: 

• Vice President, GMP- Americas
• Vice President, GMP-U.S. Strategic Initiatives
• Vice President, MS-U.S. Pricing

The role also interfaces closely with senior leaders across the American Express organization. The Executive Assistant should be an independent thinker, driven, reliable, and highly organized individual who can work closely with senior leaders.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Arrange, confirm, and proactively manage detailed calendars, handling all aspects of complex senior-level meetings and related logistics
• Place, receive and manage high volume of phone calls and e-mails
• Schedule and coordinate high volume of complex international and domestic travel including flights, hotel, and ground transportation; coordinate necessary passport/visa documentation
• Perform general tasks including, but not limited to, preparing correspondence, file organization, research requested information, archiving, preparing pre-meeting materials for review
• Prepare travel and expense reports on a timely basis
• Exercise discretion in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Develop and execute employee communications, including but not limited to, preparation of Town Halls, executive memorandums, and conference calls
• Other related projects and duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively while meeting tight deadlines
• Must be a self-starter with excellent anticipation and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, act independently, and be resourceful
• Excellent communicator and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Demonstrated personal excellence and strong work ethic with an intense will-to-win
• Skilled in the use and applications of American Express systems and processes preferred
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent

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.

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 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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