Associate Director, Investment, Global

The role

You will work in WPP Media's Global Investment Team on high-profile clients. The role covers strategic investment management, digital partnerships and innovation, and global engagement across Asia, North America, Europe and LatAm. You will also contribute to global new business pitches.

What you will do

• Develop an overview of WPP Media global investment targets
• Support WPP Media's advanced trading products
• Identify holistic media value opportunities at scale
• Collaborate with WPP Media global partners on investment solutions
• Integrate advanced AI and data-driven insights into investment strategies
• Work with significant clients and colleagues across global markets
• Analyse data and tell the story behind it
• Lead conversations to align on and resolve challenges
• Manage and develop more junior team members
• Support global new business pitches

Required qualifications

• Experience in media, such as at an auditor, a local buyer, a media vendor or an investment management agency team
• Advanced skills in data analysis
• Strong aptitude for maths and attention to detail
• Ability to build strategic relationships with colleagues and external partners
• Ability to prioritise and stay solutions-focused in a demanding, global environment
• Understanding of global media markets, channel evolution, measurement approaches and trading metrics

Nice to have

• Interest in code, VBA/macro writing, Alteryx or Tableau
• Data visualisation skills using tools such as Power BI

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Employee resource groups and in-office events
• Access to the WPP Media and WPP global networks

Before you apply

• The right to work in the UK is required
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence.