Internal Audit & Compliance

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 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.

Job Overview:

The Internal Audit & Compliance will play a crucial role within our Business Transformation team, focusing on establishing robust compliance frameworks and ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal processes through diligent auditing and meticulous documentation.

You will be instrumental in creating and maintaining the foundational compliance structures for our internal clients (various departments and business units), ensuring all processes are thoroughly documented and easily accessible. Following the establishment of these processes, you will be responsible for auditing their adherence and identifying areas for enhancement, thereby contributing directly to our operational excellence and risk mitigation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive compliance frameworks and policies tailored to meet regulatory requirements and internal best practices across various business processes.

• Meticulously document all operational processes, procedures, and controls relevant to compliance, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility for all stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain a centralized, organized repository for all compliance and audit-related documentation.

• Conduct internal audits of documented processes to assess their effectiveness, adherence to established policies, and identification of potential risks or non-compliance.

• Identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and operational inefficiencies, proposing practical recommendations for improvement and risk mitigation.

• Work closely with various departments and business units to understand their operations, gather necessary information for compliance documentation, and communicate audit findings effectively.

• Support the Business Transformation team in driving continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights from compliance and audit activities, fostering a culture of operational excellence.

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, compliance summaries, and progress updates for management and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Auditing, or a related field.

• Strong academic background or demonstrated interest in Audit.

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience or proven direct contact with audit activities (e.g., junior roles in internal/external audit, or roles with significant audit responsibilities).

• Some exposure to compliance-related tasks or process documentation.

• Solid understanding of basic audit principles and methodologies.

• Proven ability to document complex processes clearly and concisely.

• Familiarity with compliance standards or regulatory frameworks.

• A proactive mindset and a strong desire to continuously learn and develop new skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Portuguese and English.

What we offer:

• Health insurance from day one.

• Flexible Benefits Plan.

• Additional vacation days.

• Wellbeing platforms and support for work-life balance.

• Access to WPP Group discounts (gyms, restaurants, hotels, etc.).

• Coffee, fruit, and cereals for a healthy breakfast or snack.

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