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Manager Assistant -Merchant Operations
American Express Company · United States · back to the listing
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Executive Assistant
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What this role officially is
executive assistant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Executive assistants are advanced administrative professionals who work with top-level executives or in international facilities in various industries. They organise meetings, organise and maintain files, arrange travel, train staff members, communicate in other languages, and manage the day-to-day operations of the office.
Also known as: foreign language assistant, foreign language correspondent executive assistant, executive secretary, personal executive assistant, senior administrative secretary, assistant manager
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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.
How will you make an impact in this role?
The Manager’s Assistant (MA) to the VP of Merchant Operations will play a critical role in supporting the VP and Merchant Operations Leadership Team in defining and executing the organization’s strategic agenda. This individual will help establish and manage the operating rhythm of the VP’s office, ensuring the team remains focused on its priorities, measures progress effectively, and delivers against key commitments.
The MA will serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP and a key collaborator across Merchant Operations leadership, GRRO leadership, and partners across the organization. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical and operational capabilities, business judgment, executive communication, and organizational discipline. The successful candidate will be proactive, comfortable moving between strategic and administrative priorities, and able to anticipate needs and drive work forward with limited direction.
Merchant Operations is an international organization. The MA will work across markets and time zones and must have the flexibility to participate in meetings and support key priorities outside of traditional local business hours when needed.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
How will you make an impact in this role?
The Manager’s Assistant (MA) to the VP of Merchant Operations will play a critical role in supporting the VP and Merchant Operations Leadership Team in defining and executing the organization’s strategic agenda. This individual will help establish and manage the operating rhythm of the VP’s office, ensuring the team remains focused on its priorities, measures progress effectively, and delivers against key commitments.
The MA will serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP and a key collaborator across Merchant Operations leadership, GRRO leadership, and partners across the organization. This is a hands-on role requiring strong analytical and operational capabilities, business judgment, executive communication, and organizational discipline. The successful candidate will be proactive, comfortable moving between strategic and administrative priorities, and able to anticipate needs and drive work forward with limited direction.
Merchant Operations is an international organization. The MA will work across markets and time zones and must have the flexibility to participate in meetings and support key priorities outside of traditional local business hours when needed.
Originally posted on Himalayas