Associate Director, Investment, Global

About the role

<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 our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. </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

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