Executive Administrative Assistant jobs in Washington, DC

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary: PayPal is looking for an executive assistant to support our SVP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and their global teams in a fast paced, constantly changing environment. At PayPal, we put people at the center of everything we do. PayPal gives people better ways to connect to their money and to each other, helping them safely access and move their money and offering a choice of how they would like to pay or be paid. Last year we processed 4 billion payments, of which 1 billion were made on mobile devices. With our 184 million active customer accounts, we have created an open and secure payments ecosystem that people and businesses choose to securely transact with each other online, in stores and on mobile devices. PayPal is a truly global payments platform that is available to people in over 200 markets, allowing customers to get paid in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds to their bank accounts in 57 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 26 currencies.

Job Description:

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Heavy executive calendar management and complex planning
• Make complex travel arrangements made expeditiously and accurately
• Prepare and track expense reports, purchase orders and contracts
• Project manage all logistics for team meetings, off-sites and events
• Anticipate needs and take initiative to solve problems independently
• Proactively identify opportunities to make the overall team more efficient over the long term.
• Follow up on action items on behalf of the executives, as appropriate
• Provide effective and expeditious meeting coordination including agendas, notes and follow-up
• Establish, schedule and support the team’s management operating routines including staff meetings and leadership off sites
• Handle special projects as they arise

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to independently exercise sound judgment and take initiative, both on behalf of and in support of executive staff
• Capable of building strong relationships with other individuals and departments in order to accomplish tasks and achieve goals.
• Strong team player and trusted confidante to senior leaders
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with little supervision
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability
• Respect for confidentiality and discretion to properly handle sensitive information
• Ability to confidently interface with executive-level contacts inside and outside the company
• A “can-do” attitude that focuses on getting the job done with politeness and good cheer
• Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task and work with different time zones
• 8 years relevant work experience supporting at the SVP or VP level in a complex and dynamic environment
• Proven competency using MS Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferred
• Passionate about PayPal with a strong understanding of our products

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.