SVP, Unified Investment

**Job Description:**We believe media investment shouldn’t exist in silos. We believe in media engineered as a unified system, interconnected, intelligent, and designed to drive measurable business outcomes at speed. As the Investment Lead, you’ll be the architect of that system for clients. You’ll build holistic investment strategies that break down walls between channels, unify signals across the ecosystem, and turn complexity into clarity for clients. Every dollar should not only work harder, but smarter, connected across the entire consumer experience. This is not a role for traditional media buyers. It’s for strategic thinkers, storytellers, and leaders who can translate data and market insight into decisive action and sustainable growth. If you’re ready to lead the next chapter of performance media, we want you on our team.What You’ll DoArchitect the Unified Investment System* Design and manage holistic investment strategies across Search, Social, Programmatic, Video, Retail Media, and beyond ensuring all channels work together as a connected system, not in silos.* Balance and oversee working media budgets dynamically, aligning every investment decision with client business objectives, market signals, and future opportunity.* Harness data analysis, interconnected signals, and economic forecasting to proactively guide strategy and navigate market volatility.* Champion innovation, integrating emerging tools, AI-driven solutions, and novel deal structures that elevate both client performance and iProspect’s market differentiation.* Develop reusable frameworks, POV templates, and operating models that embed holistic thinking into the agency’s DNA.* Ability to work in ambiguity to create a bespoke approach for your specific client(s)* Determine & Lead Global vs. Regional strategy and/or approaches within unified investmentLead Clients & Shape Marketplace Thinking* Be the primary voice for unified investment, delivering sharp, forward-looking narratives that connect investment decisions directly to business outcomes.* Confidently lead high-stakes discussions, transforming insights into clarity and decisive guidance for clients.* Serve as a thought leader, synthesizing competitive intelligence, consumer trends, and economic shifts into holistic viewpoints that shape both client strategy and iProspect’s position in the market.* Actively contribute to client growth, crafting compelling market POVs, designing holistic investment solutions, and helping secure new JBP’s, both global and local, that drive growth.Build & Inspire High-Performing Teams* Mentor channel specialists, fostering the ability to think and act holistically rather than in channel silos.* Partner seamlessly with Strategy, Planning, Analytics, Operations, and Client Services to deliver integrated solutions that connect creative ideas to measurable outcomes.* Establish clear priorities and drive collaborative problem-solving across disciplines to ensure unified execution of complex strategies.* Promote a challenger mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, inspiring teams to innovate and engineer the future of performance media.Must-Have:* 12+ years in media investment or planning with proven experience across all channels. Seasoned experience in Social & Search is required.* 10+ yrs experience operating within a large, complex global organization/account* 8+ years leading and inspiring teams.* Exceptional client leadership and strategic storytelling skills.* Passion for emerging technologies and their role in transforming media.The annual base salary range for this position is $197,225-$263,062. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.Benefits available with this position include:• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,• Life insurance,• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,• 401k,• Flexible paid time off,• At least 15 paid holidays per year,• Paid sick and safe leave, and• Paid parental leave.Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.**Location:**New York**Brand:**Iprospect**Time Type:**Full time**Contract Type:**PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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