Executive Assistant, AWS Industries, Global Financial Services

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to support senior leadership within AWS's Global Financial Services (GFS) organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to the executive team, acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders while representing the office with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling for multiple executives across different time zones
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and new mechanisms
• Coordinate and execute team activities, including staff meetings, all-team meetings, offsites, and team events
• Schedule and manage travel, both domestic and international
• Attend key meetings, track and help drive completion of key deliverables, and ensure timely follow-up on pending items
• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team, across the company, and with our most critical external partners

Requirements

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, anticipates business needs before they arise, and delivers high-quality results with minimal guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
• 5+ years of executive assistant experience
• High school or equivalent diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.