Executive Assistant

The American Express Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) team is a strategic enterprise function that enhances and protects the American Express brand through public relations, enterprise messaging, social media and content, colleague communications, corporate sustainability (CS/ESG), public policy, and issues and crisis management.

The Executive Assistant is a key member of the CA&C leadership team , providing high‑level administrative, operational, and strategic support to three Vice Presidents and one Senior Vice President . This role requires exceptional organizational skills, judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities across multiple senior leaders and their organizations.

The executives supported oversee multiple critical enterprise functions, including Corporate Communications, Corporate Sustainability / ESG, Enterprise Strategy, Public Policy, Issues & Crisis Communications, GCO, and Control Management. The work is fast‑paced, highly visible, and involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders across the enterprise and external partners.

• 5+ years of progressive experience providing executive‑level administrative support, including experience supporting multiple senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization
• Strong knowledge of American Express internal systems (e.g., Concur, Ariba, Outlook, WebEx, MS Office Suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and operate with minimal direction
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership, associates, and external business partners

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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 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% 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 out Colleague Benefits Site .