Executive Assistant, AWS Global Financial Services

Amazon

  • Zürich
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
DESCRIPTIONAWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.Do you see yourself as a substantial contributor to the success of innovative business leaders? Amazon Web Services is seeking an exceptionally bright, strong multi-tasker and self-motivated individual to support Director-level business leaders. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, superior organizational skills, and the ability to juggle many critical deadlines. A high level of integrity and discretion required in handling confidential information. Consistent professionalism in dealing with senior professionals both internally and externally is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without knowing the total picture.Responsibilities for this position include the ability to contribute to a global administrative support team, to think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage time effectively.Key responsibilities include:
- Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
- Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements
- Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on overdue items
- Act as a liaison for direct reports
- Drive key team activities (such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, supply ordering)
- Manage group logistics
- Extensive travel coordination (international and domestic)
- Participate in planning of events
- This position will work with other assistants throughout the GFS organization and across the rest of the companyBasic Qualifications:
- 5+ years work experience in a fast-paced, administrative capacity
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Detailed planning, time management and organizational skillsKey job responsibilities
· Provide seamless support to Directors, facilitating the integration and prioritization of business activities
· Arrangements for various team events
· Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on overdue items
· Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements in highly ambiguous environment
· Make quick decisions in fast-paced executive administrative capacity
· Build relationships with other assistants across AmazonBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- University or College diploma (or equivalent)
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and VisionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Analytical skills and demonstrated ability to improve processes. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time. Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency.
- High levels of integrity and discretion. Attention to detail, highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role. Prior project management experienceAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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