Senior Executive Assistant, Amazon Payments Security

Amazon

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
RSUs
401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon's security organization seeks a Senior Executive Assistant who operates with discretion in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment. You will partner with senior leaders, manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and drive operational efficiency while safeguarding sensitive information.

This role requires sharp judgment, calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate needs before they are asked.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience.
  • High school or equivalent diploma.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications.
  • Extensive experience with complex domestic and international travel coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex executive calendars with precision, reprioritizing on the fly as urgent needs emerge.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, events and offsites, and handle logistics end to end while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Track key deliverables on behalf of leadership, following up on open items and keeping projects moving forward.

Skills

Calendar management
Travel coordination
Communication drafting
Process improvement
Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office
Ticketing systems
Generative AI

Job description

Description

Amazon's security organization is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant who can operate with discretion and move quickly in a high-urgency environment. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, handling sensitive information with care while managing complex scheduling, driving operational efficiency, and anticipating what the team needs before they ask. This role calls for sharp judgment, a calm presence under pressure, and the ability to act on incomplete information. If you thrive when the pace is fast and the stakes are high, we want to hear from you.

Description

Amazon's security organization is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant who can operate with discretion and move quickly in a high-urgency environment. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, handling sensitive information with care while managing complex scheduling, driving operational efficiency, and anticipating what the team needs before they ask. This role calls for sharp judgment, a calm presence under pressure, and the ability to act on incomplete information. If you thrive when the pace is fast and the stakes are high, we want to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities
  • Manage complex executive calendars with precision, reprioritizing on the fly as urgent needs emerge and ensuring leaders are prepared for every commitment.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel, organize events and offsites, and handle logistics end to end while maintaining confidentiality throughout.
  • Track key deliverables on behalf of leadership, follow up on open items, and keep projects moving forward across the organization.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline cross-team processes and procedures, using tools such as Microsoft Suite, ticketing systems, and generative AI to improve efficiency.
  • Prepare, collect, and curate content for leaders in partnership with stakeholders, and draft or edit written communications on their behalf.
A day in the life

You will start your morning reviewing your leaders' schedules, resolving conflicts, and preparing for upcoming meetings. From there, you may shift to coordinating urgent requests or preparing travel itineraries all while exercising discretion with sensitive information. You will regularly partner with other Executive Assistants and security team stakeholders to keep operations running smoothly.

About The Team

We sit within Amazon's security organization, where confidentiality and sound judgment are part of everything we do. Our work is fast-paced and often time-sensitive, and we rely on each other to keep operations efficient so the broader team can stay focused on delivering for our customers. We value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, and we are looking for someone who is ready to make an immediate impact.

Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
  • High school or equivalent diploma
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
  • Extensive experience with complex domestic and international travel coordination
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading process improvements
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
  • Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10569431

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