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Associate Director, Investment, Global

🏒 wppmedia πŸ“ London πŸ•’ Active Opening πŸ’° Salary Disclosed on Application
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-

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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourβ€―pioneeringβ€―agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.β€―</p> <p>WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>3562 - Associate Director, Investment, Global&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Summary and Impact</strong></p> <p>This is an exceptional opportunity to join our expanding Global Investment Team, working across high-profile <strong>clients</strong>&nbsp;and contributing directly to our mission of driving client transformation. You will leverage your existing media knowledge and gain hands-on experience in:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Strategic Investment Management:</strong>&nbsp;Develop a holistic overview of WPP Media global investment targets,&nbsp;support WPP Media's&nbsp;advanced trading products, and identify holistic media value opportunities at an unprecedented scale.</li> <li><strong>Digital Partnerships &amp; Innovation:</strong>&nbsp;Collaborate with WPP Media global partners. Identify and implement innovative&nbsp;investment solutions and strategies, integrating advanced AI&nbsp;and data-driven insights, to unlock new value for our clients.</li> <li><strong>Global Engagement:</strong>&nbsp;Work with our most significant clients&nbsp;and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across global&nbsp;markets, spanning Asia, North America, Europe, and LatAm, gaining invaluable international experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br></strong>We are actively raising the bar in investment, digital, data management, technology, and AI-driven solutions. This role is exciting, fast-paced, and provides a fantastic platform to develop&nbsp;your media career rapidly, giving you a competitive edge.</p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <p>We are seeking media professionals with experience who are ready to take on more responsibility and elevate their career to the next level. Your current experience may have been built at an auditor, as a buyer within a local market, at a media vendor or within a regional or global investment management agency team. Key skills and areas of focus for this role include:<br><br><strong>Advanced Analytical Prowess:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Your existing aptitude for maths&nbsp;and attention to detail will be critical, as well as your curious nature to ask questions, understand the context and build the data story.</li> <li>You will have&nbsp;advanced skills in data analysis&nbsp;and be looking to develop data visualisation skills&nbsp;using industry-leading tools such as Power BI. An interest in code, VBA/macro writing&nbsp;skills, Alteryx or Tableau will be an advantage but not essential.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br>Enhanced Collaboration &amp; Strategic Relationships:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Developing and managing strategic and sometimes complex relationships with colleagues across teams&nbsp;and key external partners, influencing outcomes.</li> <li>Developing and nurturing strong relationships with global clients, amplifying our obsession with driving their business and supporting their goals.</li> <li>You will actively contribute to and take step to lead a positive environment, fostering team spirit, driving inclusion&nbsp;and high-level collaboration across parties&nbsp;on complex projects.</li> </ul> <p><strong><br>Problem-Solving &amp; Strategic Thinking:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You will proactively develop solution-focused approaches, leading client and auditor conversations to discuss, align, and resolve challenges, using innovation in your approach</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Further develop your market intelligence, understanding global media markets, media channel evolution, measurement approaches, and trading metrics at a strategic level and look for opportunities within their application.</li> <li>Lead on identifying practical applications for technology and AI usage within the teams’ operational processes, to maximise efficiency and unlock new ways of working.</li> <li>A proactive approach and a hunger for learning will be critical in the fast-evolving industry</li> </ul> <p><strong><br>Project Management &amp; Mentorship:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage and develop&nbsp;more junior team members, responsible for driving high-quality work and learning agendas, thereby enhancing your leadership skills.</li> <li>Manage and lead key workstreams for critical global clients, delivering to deadlines, resolving challenges and simplifying results story to gain attention and traction.</li> <li>Proven capability at prioritising, adapting, and maintain a solutions-focused approach in a demanding, global&nbsp;environment and ability to bring junior team members on the journey.</li> <li>Key involvement in global new business pitches, supporting to create the most competitive and holistic offers, working in an existing and fast paced environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commercial</strong></p> <ul> <li>A commercial approach in creating solutions and managing commitments is key.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Involvement in workstreams around WPP Media's&nbsp;advanced trading products, and a focus on unlocking holistic media value opportunities will be critical to this role.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-contrast="none">Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-contrast="none">Lead Optimistically,β€―firmly believingβ€―in and</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-contrast="none">Championing Growth and Development</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-contrast="none">for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toβ€―leverageβ€―the extensive global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at theβ€―cutting edgeβ€―of marketing and advertising.</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-contrast="none">Create an Open environment</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-contrast="none">built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsβ€―showcasingβ€―team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenβ€―we'reβ€―together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.β€―That'sβ€―whyβ€―we’veβ€―adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If youβ€―requireβ€―accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span><span data-contrast="none">β€― Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Please read our Privacy Notice (</span><a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">)</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</span><span data-contrast="none">β€―</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">#LI-Promoted</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>

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