Investment Manager

UNAVAILABLE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications group in London is seeking an experienced Investment Manager to oversee media accountability for major global clients. This role involves coordinating worldwide efforts, analyzing performance data, and supporting new business initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong media investment background, excellent analytical skills, and the capability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. The position operates within a hybrid working framework, offering numerous employee benefits tailored to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Opportunity to work globally for 6 weeks

Two additional leave days for well-being

24/7 support helplines

Family-friendly policies with paid leave

Flexible working arrangements

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Strong experience in media investment or auditing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of accountability programs.
• Analyze trading performance across media channels.
• Support global pitch responses and commercial modeling.

Skills

Media investment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

OVERVIEW Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLD Our clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world‑class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end‑to‑end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000‑strong network via Marcel, our AI‑based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.

THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCE Viva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein‑Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Job Description

Publicis Groupe's Global Investment & Accountability (I&A) team sits at the heart of how we deliver value to some of the world's biggest advertisers. We partner with global clients and Publicis agencies across 100+ markets to ensure that every media dollar delivers strong performance, competitive pricing, and measurable ROI.

The team operates at the intersection of media investment, commercial strategy, procurement, and auditing – giving you a unique 360 view of how global media really works. It's a highly visible function, working closely with senior leadership, global client teams, and local market specialists.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, detail‑driven Investment Manager to help manage media productivity commitments for a portfolio of major global accounts. These commitments are embedded in client contracts and directly impact the financial success of Publicis Groupe, making this a role with real commercial influence.

You’ll coordinate with Publicis offices worldwide, interpret complex trading performance data, ensure compliance with audit standards, and help shape the commercial narrative for clients. You will also support new business pitches, pricing exercises, and the development of global trading agreements.

Responsibilities

Media Accountability & Client Delivery (80%)

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of accountability programmes for major global clients.
• Ensure all media cost, quality, and ROI commitments are achieved and accurately reported.
• Analyse trading performance across multiple media channels and markets.
• Partner with local Publicis teams to gather data, validate submissions, and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage relationships with client procurement leads and external media auditors (e.g., Ebiquity, MediaSense, ECI).
• Prepare and present buying results and audit outcomes with clarity and confidence.

Commercial & New Business (20%)

• Support global pitch responses, RFIs/RFPs, pricing submissions, and commercial modelling.
• Benchmark and validate cost exercises across markets.
• Contribute to the negotiation and refinement of global trading agreements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in media investment, buying, media auditing, or media owner sales.
• Strong understanding of media trading metrics, cost benchmarks, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesise large datasets into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and navigating deadlines.
• Confident communicator who can build trusted relationships across markets and functions.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to create compelling presentations in PowerPoint.

Additional Information

Benefits

• WORK YOUR WORLD – opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• BENEFITS – 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES – We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP BIRTHDAY DAY OFF – You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS – This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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