American Express Ventures ("Amex Ventures"), the corporate venture capital arm of American Express, makes investments in game-changing startups that help accelerate innovation and deliver strategic value to American Express. With a global mandate, Amex Ventures invests primarily in Seed through Series B companies across fintech, commerce, consumer services, and enterprise software. In addition to investing, Amex Ventures works closely with portfolio companies, startups, and American Express business units to identify commercial opportunities, support strategic partnerships, and strengthen connectivity across the startup ecosystem. The team has backed more than 100 category-defining founders over its 10+ year history, with notable investments including Plaid, Replit, Stripe, Toast, Bill.com, Instacart and Wonder, among others.

The Executive Assistant will provide high-quality administrative and operational support to two Vice Presidents on the Amex Ventures team. The role will be instrumental in helping Amex Ventures' leadership and broader team operate effectively while supporting adherence to company policies, controls, and administrative requirements.

This is a fast-paced, externally engaged environment that requires sound judgment, discretion, proactive problem-solving, and seamless coordination with stakeholders inside and outside American Express. The ideal candidate is an experienced Executive Assistant who can independently manage complex calendars, anticipate executive and team needs, coordinate meetings and events, and navigate a large organization effectively.

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 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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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Executive Assistant, AMEX Ventures