Executive Assistant, Denied Party Screening

About the Role
We are looking for an exceptionally bright well-organized and self-motivated Executive Assistant (L5) to join the AWS Security Team. We are seeking a motivated individual with a history of high performance to provide seamless support across two Director-level organizations operating in distinct areas of the business.

What Youll Do
This role requires great attention to detail strong organization and prioritization skills the ability to plan ahead and meet tight deadlinesall while juggling multiple critical requests across both organizations. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information combined with professionalism in dealing with senior leaders is essential. The ability to earn trust quickly across different teams and stakeholders is paramount.

You will act as a seamless extension of two Directors each leading separate organizations within AWS Security and will work closely with other Executive Assistants throughout the broader organization. You will be comfortable navigating a fast-paced goal-focused environment that spans multiple business areas while maintaining flexibility a sense of humor and composure under pressure.

This role requires five (5) days a week in office.

Key job responsibilities
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to adapt messaging across different teams and audiences
- The ability to complete complex tasks and projects with minimal guidance operating effectively across organizational boundaries
- Sound judgment to react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround and take action without needing the total picture
- The confidence to ask for guidance and insight when necessary
- A natural ability to build relationships and establish credibility across distinct teams and leadership structures


- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- 5 years of executive assistant experience

- 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.

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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 WA Seattle - 82700.00 - 129800.00 USD annually