Executive Admin Assistant

Om jobbet

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.

American Express in the Nordic region is one of the fastest growing international markets within American Express worldwide. We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Nordic Country Manager and strengthening the Nordic consumer card team with belowresponsibilities:

• Partner closely with the Nordics' Business Manager and Leadership team to optimize efficiency of time management and Country Manager impact
• Book travel and managing expenses for the Country Manager
• Coordinating market visits and Business Unit Reviews
• Liaising with Executive Assistants for important stakeholders within and outside of the Nordics
• Arrange internal & external meetings including booking rooms, preparing prints, agenda, ordering food etc.
• Manage the calendar of the Country Manager
• Manage invoices relating to the HQ function
• Lead all aspects of day-to-day activities

Besides this we also want you to thrive and make a difference. We want you to understand the Nordics Business goals and priorities, and adding value by making your voice heard and providing insights and add value in your role.

To be successful in the role we see that you are efficient and reliable. You work best independently but also appreciate being a team player and collaborator.

Multitasking, planning and always being one step ahead comes naturally for you. It is important that you have a flexible mindset and are good at prioritizing the urgency of different matters as things constantly can change. As you will sometimes be the first point of contact for the Nordics, it is important that you are easy to work with and agile. You need a high level of integrity and discretion as you sometimes will handle confidential information.

Preferred qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Business Administration or equivalent
• 5+ years supporting senior executive or comparable experience
• Ability to run multiple initiatives in parallel with a strong sense of planning and prioritizing work
• Proficient in Swedish and business English

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Sweden is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Qualifications

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

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