Associate Director, Investment, Global

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the expanding Global Investment Team at WPP Media, working across high-profile clients and contributing directly to driving client transformation. The role offers hands-on experience in strategic investment management, digital partnerships and innovation, and global engagement. WPP Media is a hybrid workplace, with teams in the office around four days a week.

Responsibilities

Develop a holistic 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; Identify and implement innovative investment solutions and strategies, integrating advanced AI and data-driven insights; Work with significant clients and collaborate with colleagues across global markets (Asia, North America, Europe, LatAm); Develop and nurture strategic relationships with colleagues and external partners; Lead conversations to discuss, align, and resolve challenges; Manage and develop more junior team members, driving high-quality work and learning agendas; Support the creation of competitive new business pitches

Requirements

Experience as a media professional, e.g., at an auditor, as a buyer within a local market, at a media vendor, or within a regional or global investment management agency team; Advanced skills in data analysis; Existing aptitude for maths and attention to detail; Curiosity to ask questions and understand the context and story of the data; Proactive approach to learning and development; Ability to develop and nurture strategic relationships with colleagues and external partners; Solution-focused, friendly approach and ability to drive solutions with speed; Market intelligence covering global media markets, media channel evolution, measurement approaches, and trading metrics; Ability to prioritise, adapt, and maintain a solutions-focused approach in a demanding, global environment; Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

Interest in code; VBA/macro writing skills; Alteryx; Tableau; Data visualisation skills using tools such as Power BI; Involvement in global new business pitches

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; Global networks and learning opportunities