Systems Analyst - Sydney, Australia - Ipg Mediabrands

Description

This is your chance to work with a Global Media Organisation and two of the most awarded Australian Agencies, Initiative and UM.

Join our collaborative and innovative Performance Team, leading the media systems support function.
About us
MAGNA is the centralized IPG Mediabrands resource that develops intelligence, investment and innovation strategies for agency teams and clients.
We utilize our insights, forecasts and strategic relationships to provide clients with a competitive marketplace advantage.
The Performance team provides leadership and expertise across all areas of Reporting, Media Systems, Benchmarking, and Accountability.
We work as part of Magna to empower the agencies in their investment decisions.

We now rely more than ever on our systems, which power every step of the media management process, and underpin our ability to drive efficient and effective media planning and buying.

About the role

Working in Magna's Product & Innovation pillar, the Media Systems Analyst enables the ongoing administration and management of our main media systems and tools through Magna and the entire Mediabrands business.

Reporting to the National Systems Director, the Media Systems Analyst works with the team to maximise operating efficiency and compliance for our media trading systems.

This role is a main liaison support between agency traders and our media systems, empowering the agencies through a more effective use of our tools.

About You

Have at least 2 years media agency buying, media finance or media systems experience
Expertise in process management, preferably with an IT ticketing system
Knowledge and interest in media management process from planning, buying, finance, reporting and delivery
Capable and interested in learning about all media industry tools
Well organised with strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
An effective communicator with good engagement skills
Can think broadly, see both sides, and resolve problems easily
Keen to learn and develop, and contribute to a culture of excellence
A team player who works collaboratively, accepts support when offered and reciprocates to others

Your Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of Media Ocean's SMD software
Capable with all main industry buy side tools and systems, such as e-tam, Nielsen Online, Mediawise, TV Map and Curv8ture
Experience with analytics and data visualisation programs
Advanced Excel skills

What you will be doing

You act as the first point of contact for requests, issues and problems on IPG Mediabrands non-proprietary agency tools, via Media Analytics helpdesk ticket system.

Respond to daily systems and tools queries, troubleshooting and solving where practical, and escalating as required
Work with Systems Director to ensure best in class usage of SMD and support product development initiatives and roadmap
Work with media finance, agency reporting leads and with client teams to drive more efficient process, ensuring accuracy in setup and implementation
Organise new starter access, new logins, or tools training sessions for agency teams, and provide quotes or data reports where required from systems vendors

Provide all administration support for Mediabrands main media buying and finance system, (currently SMD), including new medium codes, creditor codes, finance and compliance obligations.

Also data uploads, file management and support

Health & Happiness Perks

Birthday leave - because no one should have to work on their birthday
Up to an additional week (leave +) on top of annual leave
1x mental health day off per quarter
4pm finish on Summer Fridays
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Culture initiatives - clubs, social drinks, regular events
Vibrant, modern office space near Central Rail Station
Wellness initiatives - gym, meditation sessions, EAP, Mental Health First Aid
Up to 16 weeks parental leave and super paid for up to 12 months

Interested? Click apply, and tell us why you think you would succeed with Magna enclosing your CV.
We value unique backgrounds and experiences to encourage and celebrate diversity.

First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQ+, people of all ages, people with disabilities, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse are encouraged to apply.

Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

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