Role Overview
WPP Media is hiring a mid-level Group Head - Investment. This is a full-time role in Mumbai. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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.
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
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.
- Opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- The opportunity to work on one of the leading FMCG account of India.
- High accountability – the canvas is open for you, if you have the hunger
- Complete knowledge of your client benchmarks
- Completely hands on with the deal structuring, how to approach negotiations, standard SOPs for the clients etc.
- Run the show all by yourself with guidance / direction from the Investment Director
- Enhanced internal and external relationships.
- High commitment & passion towards learning, growing & moving up your career
- Extremely flexible attitude and an ability to read between the lines
- Quick turnaround time & sharp analytical skills
- A strong commercial negotiator - able to gauge good value for our clients and influence senior people within large media companies to deliver it
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Negotiate best in class media rates and placements for our clients
- Work closely with the WPP Media trading community
- Brainstorming & Ideating Efficiencies to negotiate position upgrades during execution
- To contribute towards innovation / idea generation
- To assist in sponsorship negotiations and management
- Compliance against internal / External Audit
- Creating internal reports, work on reports for the clients
- Rigorous tracking of deals as per audit norms
- Help team with market intelligence & structured data
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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Group Head - Investment position at WPP Media?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to WPP Media. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Group Head - Investment position at WPP Media located?
This position is based in Mumbai. WPP Media has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Group Head - Investment at WPP Media earn?
WPP Media has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Group Head - Investment role at WPP Media posted?
This role was posted on March 18, 2026 (81 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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