Role overview:

This role acts as London-based business partner for Global Marketing responsible for marketing investments, merchandising revenue, supporting allocation decisions and managing the analysis of marketing spend and ROI. The role will be responsible for business partnering key stakeholders and budget holders in Global Marketing including the liaisons and local teams. 

What you'll be doing:

• Support the Global Marketing team in budget planning discussions, assisting with analysis of marketing channels and contributing to scenario modelling to inform spend decisions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of global ROI methodologies, including supporting post-campaign analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to the tracking and reporting of Marketing KPIs, including campaign ROI, Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC), and media efficiency, helping ensure alignment between spend and business outcomes.
• Support analysis of Marketing spend across Global Marketing, Studio Marketing, and GPDR, assisting in the preparation of consolidated investment reporting.
• Assist in the development of business cases for new marketing initiatives, partnerships, or merchandising opportunities to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate with Planning and Global Marketing teams to support accurate forecasting and reporting of marketing spend and monetisation activities.
• Collaborate with regional, studio, and GPDR teams to support consistent spend tracking methodologies and ensure adherence to agreed processes.
• Work closely with Analytics teams to support marketing measurement and attribution initiatives.

What we're looking for:

• At least 4 years relevant experience or 2 years PQE in a Commercial Finance (FP&A also preferable) and of working with commercial teams or business.

Preferred Qualities: e.g -

• Senior level business partner experience in Sales/Marketing
• Strong financial background with ability to evaluate financial impact of business decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA level an advantage).
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, including the ability to present detailed analyses.
• Organised self-starter, with drive and ambition who thrives under pressure, and is capable of confidently working alongside the most senior stakeholders across the wider business.
• Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy & adherence to deadlines.
• Experience of working in a regional group headquarters.
• Proven track record of similar roles/tasks in Global / Pan regional company in the Entertainment sector (Game/Film/Music)

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working model (FlexModes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 

8987 - Senior Account Executive, Global Investment

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

Role Summary and Impact

The Global Investment team sits at the heart of the agency, working with planning, buying, client leadership, commercial, digital, and new business teams across local, regional and global levels. We also collaborate across the wider WPP Media Investment community.

Our primary function is to support investment and trading requirements across our global client portfolio, working closely with local market teams, global clients and external third parties. The team focuses on a range of workstreams including media value management, marketplace and inflation monitoring, auditor collaboration and management, digital process management, commercial liability and contractual awareness, new business pitches, innovation in developing media channels, and thought leadership.

This role will support several large multinational clients across the investment area. Depending on the client, the role may include the following areas:

Media Knowledge

Developing a strong understanding of global media markets, channels, measurement metrics, methodologies and trading metrics. A proactive and engaged approach to learning is essential, along with a willingness to build knowledge and share insights with the wider team.

Market Intelligence

Building relationships with Investment colleagues and local market agency teams to strengthen market intelligence. This includes keeping track of media price inflation, media channel evolution, and wider media landscape changes, as well as contributing to workstreams that help ensure the team remains forward-looking and informed about new opportunities.

Trading Delivery

Working with Investment and local market trading teams to track media value delivery and support the monitoring of trading commitments. The role will involve keeping managers informed of media value results, helping to resolve local market issues, and developing an understanding of measurement methodologies and trading structures.

Relationship Focus

This role requires regular interaction with global markets, so the ability to build collaborative relationships with local teams is important. Clear, thoughtful, and responsive communication is essential when working across multiple markets and stakeholders.

Team

Active participation in the Investment team, workstreams, and wider collaborative projects is expected. The role also includes participating in training sessions and supporting colleagues where appropriate.

The success of the role will be measured against agreed KPIs, which will be reviewed periodically throughout the year. Strong local market relationships are critical to success in this position.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

o Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.

o Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.

o Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

The successful candidate will have some experience in a media planning or buying role, within a media auditor, a client business, and/or within an investment management agency team. Alternatively, candidates with experience in another area of the media industry and a strong interest in building a career within global media will also be considered.

This role involves working with large data sets, so strong maths, Excel, and attention to detail skills are essential. An interest in analysing data, understanding trends, and interpreting the story it tells is also important. Advanced analytics and data visualisation experience, including tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI, would be highly valued, as would VBA or macro writing skills.

The role also requires the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of colleagues, both within the immediate team and across local markets. Strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills are important, along with a proactive, friendly, and collaborative approach.

Because this is a global role involving regular contact with markets where English may not be the first language, strong written and spoken English is essential.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

#LI-Promoted

The Role

We are seeking a highly qualified Product Controller to work in our P&L Valuations team. This team falls under our Accounting department and collaborates closely with groups across the firm including Business Analytics, Fund Accounting, Portfolio Managers, and Operations. This role will be focused on daily and monthly P&L reporting, P&L reconciliations & valuations for OTC Derivatives and carry a specific focus on our emerging markets & delta one strategy.

What you’ll do 

The successful candidate will work closely with the Front Office trading system (Enfusion), the firm’s inhouse Geneva system and Fund Administrators to ensure the accuracy of the P&L. You will be overseeing pricing and P&L processes, oversee the setup of new products, and liaise closely with global departments across the firm to ensure accurate T+1 and Monthly P&L reporting. You will investigate pricing and valuation differences and explain these to stakeholders.

What you’ll bring
What you need:

• Experience in P&L Reporting/Reconciliation
• Strong knowledge of OTC derivatives including valuation and workflow
• Experience in analyzing and reporting on P&L including the Greeks
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong ownership and a track record of delivering results
• Excellent communication skills and self-confidence to interact with stakeholders
• Ability to handle a high volume of data in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Team player, proactive and willing to take on additional responsibility
• Ability to think outside the box; using ingenuity, creativity and inventiveness to approach and solve problems

We’d love if you had:

• Python, VBA or other coding knowledge
• OTC Derivatives knowledge
• Experience with Bloomberg
• Experience with Geneva
• Experience with P&L review, calculation, reporting &reconciliations

Our Culture

The firm’s ethos is embedded in our people. ‘Talent is our strategy’ is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority.

Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning & educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions.

At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. On a daily basis, our employees welcome diversity across identity, thought, people and views which serves as the foundation of our culture and success. You can learn more about our DEI initiatives here - Belonging @ Schonfeld.

Who we are

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across four trading strategies; quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses.

Over the last 30 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics and continue to capitalize on new opportunities. In 2021 we launched our newest strategy, discretionary macro & fixed income as part of the continual growth of Schonfeld’s investible universe. Our portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, Europe and Asia as well as multiple asset classes and products.

#LI-DC1

About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

Role Description 

Your role will be to support the Kinesso Client Services team in the account management of programmatic display, mobile, audio, OOH and video campaigns across multiple clients. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Leadership of dedicated client team, ensuring client services and ad operations operate as one unit. 

• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders at UM/IPG. 

• Maintain best practice in all Kinesso processes throughout the team (Addressable Strategy and Operations) 

• Be seen as programmatic expert both internally and externally, and work with the team to deliver innovative Kinesso products to generate revenue opportunities. 

• Ability to prioritise and identify any opportunities to upsell emerging channels like CTV, Audio, Native, Social extension, DOOH, BVOD etc. 

• Key support person present at any direct client meeting or agency presentation. 

• Ability to assess priority and delegate to team members effectively. 

• Building frameworks for client growth through programmatic strategies. 

• Work closely with Product and Strategy to deliver educational workshops/innovation sessions to clients and agency 

• Understand client objectives and challenges including external factors that may impact the client business. 

• Investigate and help the team to solve problems and clearly communicate results/solutions. 

• Strong management skills that helps to motivate people, give constructive feedback and coach them with their career progression. 

• Ability to forecast and foresee gaps in resource or need for new hires in future and managing accordingly. 

• Liaise with the agency and clients at a senior level for any serious matters, foreseen issues, problem solving. Be able to devise and implement problem-solving strategies and solutions that will benefit both the agency and their clients 

• Work with agency counterparts to drive better integrations and more streamlined working process from an AS perspective. 

• Participation in monthly revenue meetings with Finance and Agency lead. 

• Become an expert in the use and best practices for multiple Demand Side Platforms, offering insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through deep use of each platforms functionality, although in-console campaign management is not a part of this role. 

 Desired Skills & Experience 

• Experience in digital media account management with blue chip advertising clients with a leading online advertising agency, network, advertising exchange or optimization firm 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment 

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on data 

• Fundamental knowledge of ad targeting methodologies 

• Good understanding of ad networks, ad exchanges, DSPs and/or auction marketplaces 

• Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies 

• Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results 

• MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making.  Experience with MS Access, VBA/Excel Macros is a strong plus. 

• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter 

• Eagerness to get hands-on to figure out how things work 

• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly 

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team 

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to Ninette at Ninette.DeSousa@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. 

THE PERKS 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Independent mortgage advice  
• Financial education  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

ABOUT THE ROLE  

Your role will be to support the Kinesso Client Services team in the account management of programmatic display, mobile, audio, OOH and video campaigns across Kinesso clients. This role will specifically focus on Mediahub clients across EMEA markets. 

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

General Responsibilities 

• Leadership of dedicated client team, ensuring client services and ad operations operate as one unit. 

• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, both within the agency and with the clients directly. 

• Maintain best practice in all Kinesso processes throughout the team (Addressable Strategy and Operations)  

• Follow and enforce our internal processes and SLAs, collaborating with Agency planning teams to ensure that processes are followed and client expectations are managed. Act as an escalation point for junior team members when required. 

• Be seen as programmatic expert both internally and externally, and work with the team to deliver innovative Kinesso products to generate revenue opportunities. 

• Ability to prioritise and identify any opportunities to upsell emerging channels like CTV, Audio, Native, Social extension, DOOH, BVOD etc. 

• Key support person present at any direct client meeting or agency presentation, able to manage senior client communications, building relationships with stakeholders and clearly explaining programmatic concepts and performance. 

• Ability to assess priority and delegate to team members effectively. 

• Building frameworks for client growth through programmatic strategies. 

• Work closely with Product and Strategy to deliver educational workshops/innovation sessions to clients and agency 

• Understand client objectives and challenges including external factors that may impact the client business. 

• Investigate and help the team to solve problems and clearly communicate results/solutions. 

• Strong management skills that helps to motivate people, give constructive feedback and coach them with their career progression. 

• Ability to forecast and foresee gaps in resource or need for new hires in future and managing accordingly. 

• Liaise with the agency and clients at a senior level for any serious matters, foreseen issues, problem solving. Be able to devise and implement problem-solving strategies and solutions that will benefit both the agency and their clients 

• Work with agency counterparts to drive better integrations and more streamlined working process from an AS perspective. 

• Participation in monthly revenue meetings with Finance and Agency lead. 
• Become an expert in the use and best practices for multiple Demand Side Platforms, offering insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through deep use of each platforms functionality, although in-console campaign management is not a part of this role. 

ABOUT YOU 

• Experience in digital media account management with blue chip advertising clients with a leading online advertising agency, network, advertising exchange or optimization firm 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment 

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on data 

• Fundamental knowledge of ad targeting methodologies 

• Good understanding of ad networks, ad exchanges, DSPs and/or auction marketplaces 

• Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies 

• Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results 

• MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making.  Experience with MS Access, VBA/Excel Macros is a strong plus. 

• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter 

• Eagerness to get hands-on to figure out how things work 

• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team 

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to Ninette at Ninette.DeSousa@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. 

THE PERKS 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Independent mortgage advice  
• Financial education  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

About Us 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com 

Role Description

Your role will be to support the Kinesso Client Services team in the account management of programmatic display, mobile, audio, OOH and video campaigns across Volvo.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of programmatic campaigns for IPG clients to ensure the highest standards, in line with our objectives and budgets using leading DSPs 

• Build strategic optimisation and testing framework to deliver outstanding results 

• Test new technologies, data, and betas to deliver innovation 

• Create and monitor programmatic campaigns (KPIs, bid strategies, targeting, and budget). Campaign management within DSPs is not part of the role 

• Evaluate new opportunities for programmatic media buying for IPG clients 

• Consult with clients and IPG agency planning teams regarding development and alignment of campaign parameters to sell in and develop Kinesso services 

• Develop relationship with Kinesso campaign engineering team 

• Combine media market & technical knowledge, data analysis and client feedback  to configure, operate and optimize complex campaigns to meet client’s objectives 

• Become an expert in the use and best practices for multiple Demand Side Platforms, offering insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through deep use of each platforms functionality, although in-console campaign management is not a part of this role. 

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the digital media industry and media market dynamics 

• Deliver insight into delivery and performance implications of campaign constraints 

• Design media and audience strategies and tactics to maximize economic outcomes within campaign limits 

• Define campaign architecture for optimum tactical execution in DSPs 

• Ensure ops team are managing all tactical media plan requirements and are correctly implemented in DSP consoles 

• Assist in delivery of reports to track, measure, and analyze all campaign activities and drive resolution of delivery and performance issues 
• Liaise with agency teams on campaign performance and reporting 

Desired Skills & Experience 

• Experience in digital media account management with blue chip advertising clients with a leading online advertising agency, network, advertising exchange or optimization firm 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ideally comfortable in a consultative, client-facing environment 

• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions based on data 

• Fundamental knowledge of ad targeting methodologies 

• Good understanding of ad networks, ad exchanges, DSPs and/or auction marketplaces 

• Experience with statistics and related analysis methodologies 

• Ability to investigate, analyze & solve problems, and clearly communicate results 

• MS Office fluency, including Excel pivot tables & chart making.  Experience with MS Access, VBA/Excel Macros is a strong plus. 

• Desire to work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere and be a self-starter 

• Eagerness to get hands-on to figure out how things work 

• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn and apply new concepts and tools quickly 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team 

Employee Transparency 

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands are an equal-opportunity employer committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please reach out to Ninette at ninette.desousa@mbww.com, if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

THE PERKS 

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:  

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year  
• Free breakfast and free lunch  
• Early finish Fridays 
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)   
• Retail discounts 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme 
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs 
• Interest-free season ticket loan  
• Paid time off for Volunteering  
• Group Income Protection  
• Life Assurance  
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)  
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%  
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay   
• Independent mortgage advice  
• Financial education  
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Free eye tests  
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

The Marketing Sciences team is charged with accelerating our clients’ growth by integrating data and analytics into marketing decision making. We work with senior marketing and business decision makers to provide analytical solutions for their most pressing marketing challenges. Our role as a team is to:

• Find creative ways to use data and analytics to uncover powerful marketing insights that drive growth for our clients
• Design and implement measurement and effectiveness frameworks that drive performance in marketing
• Develop new analytical products and tools that can identify opportunities for growth and performance improvements in our clients marketing
• To cultivate a culture of effectiveness in our client’s marketing by evangelising and enabling experimentation, testing and constant learning

As a Business Director you will be responsible for managing and developing Marketing Science relationships with senior clients (both internal and external). You will be expected to become a trusted advisor to them and will help solve their marketing challenges by diagnosing problems and designing and executing analytical solutions.

You will lead the delivery of analytics and marketing effectiveness projects for clients by supervising teams of analysts – providing business insight, technical leadership, and quality assurance.

In addition to project work, you will also support agency strategists and media planners by providing analytical decision support on day-to-day media planning and optimisation for clients. You will also be responsible for ensuring that insights generated on analytics projects are evangelised and embedded into decision-making.

While you will report into a Client Director, on day-to-day project work, you will be expected to work independently with minimal oversight.

You will also play a key role in new product development. It is important to us to constantly push the boundaries on the use of analytics in marketing. You will use your data science expertise both to improve our core offering in marketing effectiveness (econometrics / MMM) as well as to create new analytical products that we take to market.

Finally, you will also provide line-management to junior analysts, with responsibility for their development and well-being. You will also contribute to the running of the team, taking an active part in key initiatives on issues like process improvement, resource management, team well-being and revenue generation.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Your Background: 

• Numerate / analytical degree such as statistics, econometrics, mathematics, sciences, or economics. Candidates from other backgrounds will also be considered if they demonstrate a high level of competence across all other criteria
• Extensive experience using analytical methods within an agency / consultancy or marketing analytics team
• Proven track record of delivering analytical projects for clients

Consultative abilities: 

• Ability to build and grow strong relationships with senior internal and client-side stakeholders to become their trusted adviser
• Strong problem solver with the ability to understand a client’s marketing and business challenges and provide analytics led consultancy
• Ability to diagnose marketing challenges, design analytics led solutions and write proposals to pitch them to senior client stakeholders
• Understanding of marketing / advertising and the ability to communicate recommendations in this arena to clients
• Ability to quickly pick up and learn the use of business tools to inform decision making. Prior experience / understanding of common marketing tools and systems is a plus
• Strong presentation skills – both verbal and written. Proficient in communicating complex data led insights in a simple way

Technical skillset: 

• Expertise in two or more of the following analytical skillsets:
• Econometric modelling / market mix modelling (preferred)
• Business forecasting
• Machine learning as applied in a marketing context
• A/B testing and multivariate testing
• Quantitative analytics of survey-based data e.g. (segmentation, driver models, multivariate analysis etc.)
• Coding fluency in R for use in data and analytical work is essential
• Familiarity and fluency in developing data-led applications in R Shiny (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
• Fluency in one or more of the following Python, SQL, VBA, SPSS, Q – also desirable but not essential

Team / people skills: 

• Strong project planning and management skills
• Able to develop more junior members of team in their technical skills and non-technical abilities with previous line management experience

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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Role Title: Risk Manager

Department: Risk

Office location: London

Department overview:

The Risk Team is made up of Risk Managers and Analysts based in London. The team is responsible for oversight and risk management of the Funds positions and work closely with other departments including Risk Quants, Technology and Product Control.

Role overview:

BlueCrest Capital Management require a London based Risk Manager to support its Global Rates Trading Business. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing Portfolio Managers within the Rates Trading business.
• A key part of the role is to monitor and interact with Portfolio Managers, to ensure trading adheres to their mandate in terms of sizing and appropriateness.
• Help monitor, produce and design risk reports across various levels (e.g. Individual Portfolios, Desk, Fund level)
• Perform detailed analysis on risk/pnl drivers using the firm’s internal systems and data.
• A key part of the role is to monitor and interact with Portfolio Managers, to ensure trading adheres to their mandate in terms of sizing and appropriateness.
• Be able to provide an independent assessment of a PM’s portfolio, and present findings clearly to Management.
• The candidate is expected to be proactive in the development of risk tools by working with Technology & Quant teams.
• Mentor junior team members.

Experience required:

• Significant relevant experience gained in IB or buy side within Risk or Sales/Trading
• Strong knowledge and deep experience in Rates or Credit Markets.
• Modelling Knowledge (Fixed Income Products, Pricing, VaR)
• Technology/Programming skills (Python/ SQL/VBA) are desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate and present complex information effectively

About you:

• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with PMs whilst also having the authority to question and challenge them regarding portfolio risk and construction.
• Ability to collaborate and work across global offices and teams.

BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.

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About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

Role Summary and Impact 

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our expanding Global Investment Team, working across high-profile clients and contributing directly to our mission of driving client transformation. You will leverage your existing media knowledge and gain hands-on experience in:  

• Strategic Investment Management: Develop a holistic overview of WPP Media global investment targets, support WPP Media's advanced trading products, and identify holistic media value opportunities at an unprecedented scale.  

• Digital Partnerships & Innovation: Collaborate with WPP Media global partners. Identify and implement innovative investment solutions and strategies, integrating advanced AI and data-driven insights, to unlock new value for our clients.  

• Global Engagement: Work with our most significant clients and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across global markets, spanning Asia, North America, Europe, and LatAm, gaining invaluable international experience.  

 
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 your media career rapidly, giving you a competitive edge. 

Skills and Experience 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 

• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 

• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

We are seeking media professionals with experience who are ready to take on more responsibility and deepen their expertise. You’ve laid the foundation- now it’s time to keep building, together! Key skills and areas of focus for this role include:  
  
Advanced Analytical Prowess:  

• Your existing aptitude for maths and attention to detail will be critical.  

• You will develop advanced skills in data analysis and data visualisation using industry-leading tools such as Power BI. An interest in code, VBA/macro writing skills, Alteryx or Tableau will be an advantage but not essential.  

  
Enhanced Collaboration & Strategic Relationships:  

• You will refine your ability to develop and nurture strategic relationships with colleagues across -teams and key external partners, influencing outcomes.  

• You will actively contribute to a positive environment, fostering team spirit and high-level collaboration on complex projects.  

• A proactive and friendly approach will help you thrive in our collective, driving solutions with speed.  

  
Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking:  

• You will move beyond identifying issues to proactively developing solution-focused approaches, leading conversations to discuss, align, and resolve challenges.  

• Gain deep exposure to market intelligence, understanding global media markets, media channel evolution, measurement approaches, and trading metrics at a strategic level.  

  
Project Management & Mentorship:  

• Opportunities to manage and develop more junior team members, ensuring high-quality work and fostering their learning, thereby enhancing your leadership skills.  

• Ability to prioritise, adapt, and maintain a solutions-focused approach in a demanding, global environment. 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 
 
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. 

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location 

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide. 

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Position Title:  Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: London, England

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the London office. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles.  KBRA’s growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of asset growth and income generation strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, real estate, and middle market lending.  A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies. 

About the Job:

• Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles.
• Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures.
• Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.
• Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.               
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance.
• Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.
• Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
• Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
• Effective oral and written communications skills. 
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.
• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.
• Successful progression towards CFA a plus.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Pension plan
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.

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Job Title: RAD Developer
Location: London
Department: Front Office - RAD Technology
Permanent 

Department overview:

The front office RAD technology team are responsible maintaining and building trading desk tools, both bespoke to pods and general to a desk. The team sits within the Front office technology group which also contains Quant Research and the Risk and Data Technology teams.

Role Overview:

The primary focus of this role is to face off to the traders and to meet any of their RAD tool requirements. These requirements vary from the small e.g. risk reports using data outputted from core systems, to the large e.g. trading workflow and risk systems, scenario tools etc. Any technology can be used to fulfil these requirements and a pragmatic approach has to be taken at all times, key factors are; time to market, is it fit for purpose, code reusability. The traders prefer Excel front ends, hence there is a lean to this technology, but these excel front ends are generally underpinned by C# library functions, Mongo and SQL Server databases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with front office experience to further grow their exposure to cross-asset products and to deliver a solution whose benefits are highly visible and desired by the business sponsors

Experience required: 

• At least 4 years working in the Finance and Technology arenas; ideally working in Front office development
• Proficiency programming in technologies such as C#, Excel, VBA and SQL.
• Demonstrated knowledge around Financial Instruments (such as Fixed Income or Derivatives)
• Familiarity with Python would be advantageous, as would wider financial knowledge (FX, Commodities, Equity)

Candidate Overview:

In this role you must be self-motivated and able to face off to senior business users on the trading desks and the risk desk. You must be able to gather requirements, design elegant but pragmatic solutions and implement them through to release. This is a highly technical role, requiring the ability to understand oo and how to build re-usable library functions within the code quant library framework. This implies that the candidate should be very comfortable with the full software development lifecycle and should be able to demonstrate adherence to best practices in all areas of their work. Delivery is key in this role as is the ability to balance rapid BAU change whilst progressing with longer term strategic development.

BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.