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About the Role

The Industry Analyst will play a crucial role in providing in-depth analysis and insights on key advertising and media trends, competitive landscapes, and macroeconomic impacts. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and combines financial modeling skills with strong written communication. This role will be part of WPP Media’s Global Business Intelligence team which produces and publishes This Year Next Year, the industry standard for media forecasting.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on assigned industries and or topics, including macroeconomics, sectors like CPG, media industry dynamics and key social and technological drivers.
Develop a deep understanding of the competitive media landscape, including key players, market share, and competitive strategies.
Track and analyze industry news, company filings, and relevant data sources to identify emerging trends and insights for GroupM clients.
Build and maintain detailed financial models to support market sizing and forecasting.
Prepare well-structured and insightful research reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with team members and investment teams to develop and refine media forecasts and provide perspective on media owner and advertisers strategies.

Requirements

Experience in investment banking, equity research, media research, management consulting, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data and draw meaningful conclusions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, OR Google Workspace, particularly Sheets.
Experience with financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet) is a plus.
A passion for the media and advertising industry is highly desirable.
UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.

Skills

Financial modeling
Data analysis
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Google Workspace
Sheets
Bloomberg
FactSet

Location

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Experience Level

Industry Analyst

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance
Group retirement plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days

About the Company

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
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.
WPP Media is the global partner for intelligent growth.
In a world where media is everywhere and intelligence is everything, we unify data, people, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes for brands in every market, every day.
We are a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and strategists, driven by a shared passion for the power of media.

Equal Opportunity

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to characteristics.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.
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.