Senior Associate, Data Analysis, Italy

wppmedia; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Benefits & Discounts

Employee Wellbeing & Support

Language Platform access

2000+ courses on e-learning

Meal vouchers

Life Insurance

Job summary

WPP Media Lombardia is seeking a Senior Data Analysis professional to manage end-to-end data journeys, harmonising media and client data, and delivering analytical insights.

You will build scalable data models, create dashboards, and translate findings into practical recommendations for internal and client stakeholders. Fluency in Italian and strong English are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Data Analysis or BI, ideally in media/marketing.
• Strong SQL skills and Python knowledge.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (BigQuery or Snowflake).
• Fluent Italian and good written/spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and integrate data from digital media and client sources.
• Build and maintain SQL data models and quality controls in cloud environments.
• Analyse multi-platform data to identify trends, anomalies and drivers.
• Create dashboards with Tableau/Power BI/Looker and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data visualization

English

Italian

Education

Statistics

Economics

Computer Science

Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

BigQuery

Snowflake

Job description

About WPP Media

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.

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.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact

The Senior Associate, Data Analysis manages the full data journey, from collecting and harmonising media and client data to modelling, analysis and visualisation. The role translates complex data into practical recommendations and contributes to reusable analytical solutions across clients.

Skills and Experience

• Collect, clean and integrate data from digital media platforms and client first-party sources.
• Build and maintain SQL data models and quality controls in cloud environments.
• Analyse multi-platform data to identify trends, anomalies and business drivers.
• Build clear and intuitive dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Power BI or Looker.
• Translate analytical findings into practical recommendations and present them to internal and client stakeholders.
• Support privacy-safe audience analysis in data clean rooms.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to maintain reliable and scalable data pipelines and models.
• Use GenAI and automation to improve recurring analytical processes.
• Independently manage standard Data Analysis activities and assigned deliverables, taking responsibility for their quality and timely completion.
• Support junior colleagues through operational guidance, knowledge sharing and quality reviews.
• Escalate complex, non-standard or business-critical analytical issues to the Manager.
• 3+ years of experience in Data Analysis or Business Intelligence, ideally within media, consulting or marketing.
• Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of Python.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as BigQuery or Snowflake.
• Degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical thinking, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent Italian and good written and spoken English.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including 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 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. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Our main benefits:

• Corporate Benefits & Discounts Platform
• Employee Wellbeing & Support Programs
• Language Platform: Access to English and 49 other languages, plus 1 complimentary guest account
• Dedicated e-learning platform for all employees (at least 2000+ courses)
• Ticket Restaurant for every working day
• Non-Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tax Assistance Services Support (tax return)

CCNL Aziende del Terziario distribuzione e Servizi (English)

The Gross Annual Pay range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This reflects part of our broader group’s compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role our offer will be determined based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varie