Global Client Compliance Manager

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 . 11771 - Global Client Compliance Manager Role Summary and Impact This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly experienced Global Client Compliance team emanating from a variety of disciplines. Managing commercial audit across WPP Media's global agencies is fundamental to the role. However, additionally, a key focus is on cultivating a best in class compliance structure for agency and clients alike, implementing media focussed process and procedures and associated systems. As a manager, you will help to ensure contract compliance across the portfolio, protect client profitability and to manage client satisfaction. Success in the compliance arena has a tangible impact on WPP Media's reputation within the industry and contributes to its commercial success across its multi-million-dollar international client base. Whilst assisting the Directors with the audit and contractual governance of their portfolios will be a priority, you will also have the opportunity to proactively manage a small number of your own clients. Additionally, working alongside the Commercial/Compliance Directors will expose you to both the broader media environment, comprehensive contracting solutions and complex negotiations, allowing you to gain valuable experience and develop your commercial/compliance expertise. Key Responsibilities Knowledge of designated commercial contract key terms and awareness of key client relationships Day to day management of client audit programs. To include: Coordination of the markets/auditors Review and preparation of scopes of audit, NDAs and MRLs Preparation of audit briefings and agency questionnaires Tracking of results and settlement/makegoods Provision of “consultancy services”: Basic contractual knowledge Market specific commercial know how Financial/audit best practice Assist with the implementation of tailored compliance programs to meet changing market practices and specific client contractual requirements Working knowledge of the media performance audits and any media process/digital audits Collaborate on the development of training and best practice programs to include commercial contractual knowledge Help to maintain up-to-date agency commercial guidance documentation and systems Skills and Experience Strong financial acumen including analytical and quantitative skills Robust communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with ownership over assignments Excellent organisational and project management skills Strong time management skills Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset Qualifications Qualified/part qualified accountant/auditor and/or a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Commercial, Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field Experience interpreting and applying contract terms would be an advantage Industry commercial/financial experience Multi market hands on experience Basic knowledge of core agency concepts – agency benefits, disclosed buying models, undisclosed inventory, vendor contracts & remuneration models 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 e…