Job Description

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.



The General Counsel's Organization is American Express' legal, global security, and government affairs departments, along with the Corporate Secretary's Office (which is responsible for interactions with our Board of Directors). They are responsible for protecting and strengthening American Express through world-class expertise and strategic advice that help our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities and deliver on the Company's promise of exceptional products and services.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Support the Corporate Secretary's Office with respect to subsidiary governance and regulatory reporting matters Maintain the Amex subsidiary database including data entry and access management Assist in the gathering and validation of source documentation supporting all attributes of the legal entities in the Amex subsidiary database Assist in the preparation and filing of regulatory reports, including the FR Y-10 and FR Y-6 Prepare and manage periodic surveys related to subsidiary tracking and validation Prepare and manage periodic subsidiary status reports Prepare and manage corporate governance questionnaires and attestations for all legal entities within the Amex organization Prepare and manage the surveys that support regulatory certifications for subsidiary management officials on a global basis (Regulation L)

Minimum Qualifications:

Detail oriented, highly organized, and strong ability to work independently without constant supervision Strong administrative and project management skills Strong typing, editing, and proofing skills Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact on a global basis with all levels of management Reliable thought leadership and good judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree Demonstrated corporate governance and paralegal experience at a law firm or large corporation, including familiarity with Board meetings, logistics, presentation materials Strong proficiency with Diligent (Blueprint) database (or equivalent), Boardvantage (or other secure Board portals), MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, PDF, Visio, and DocuSign

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.