Careers at IFPI

Reporting to: Head of Global Sales Reporting
Location: Piccadilly Circus, London (3 days working from the office, 2 days from home)
Start date: June 2025

About IFPI

 IFPI advocates on behalf of its member record companies and works to champion and defend the recorded music industry worldwide. Our goal is to improve the environment for record labels to operate in and support the growth and evolution of a thriving music ecosystem around the world. IFPI is trusted by governments and international organisations as the advocate for the recording industry.

Our work spans a wide range of fields, including worldwide policy engagement and campaigning, extensive industry data gathering and analysis, the launching and management of music charts, music copyright protection and enforcement, development of technology and data standards and managing best-practice in performance rights collections.

IFPI represents over 8,000 record companies, from international major companies to small local independent labels. IFPI’s head office is in London, with regional offices in Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brussels, Miami, Nairobi and Singapore. We have national groups and affiliates in 60 countries.

The role

IFPI is the leading global source of data for the recorded music industry and is seeking a Global Financial Analyst to join its Global Data and Analysis team in London. The team produces authoritative industry reports including the quarterly MAP market size and share report, the annual Global Music Report, and IFPI’s global charts for artists, singles, and albums. It also supports global and regional finance committees, working with major and independent record labels, national groups across 60 markets, DSPs (like Spotify, Apple and YouTube), and chart compilers to improve data quality and consistency across the industry.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact global insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed business decisions in a rapidly evolving digital market. The team’s mission is to turn comprehensive data into strategic analysis that supports the growth and understanding of the global music business.

General Responsibilities

The role focuses on two core areas: Quarterly Sales Reporting and Data Integrity. You will ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of global recorded music sales data collected through IFPI’s MAP system from major and independent record labels, applying industry-wide reporting standards aligned with IFRS (notably IFRS 15). This includes collaborating with reporting companies, National Groups, and internal teams to support data collection, resolve issues, drive improvements in coverage methodologies, mitigate stream manipulation, and present reporting updates. You will also provide technical expertise on reporting standards and engage in ongoing improvements to ensure data quality and consistency.

In addition to sales reporting, you will support process enhancements and automation efforts with the MAP Product Manager, conduct audit-style data reviews in key markets, and work closely with DSPs and labels to maintain a transparent and reliable global data environment. You will also assist with ad-hoc market analyses, prepare data-driven presentations for senior stakeholders, liaise with competition lawyers to ensure compliance, support regulatory requests, and coordinate activities across global, regional, and national committees to foster alignment and communication within IFPI’s member network.

Position Requirements

ACA/CA qualified

Organised with good project management skills and the ability to multi-task

First class analytical skills essential and outstanding attention to detail

A demonstrable ability to work within tight reporting deadlines

Presentation skills – comfortable presenting for both internal and external audiences

Strong communication skills and able to build relationships across a diverse network

Advanced Excel is essential

Desirable

Advanced PowerPoint

Music Industry experience

Please note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of IFPI.

How to apply

Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet specifications set out above and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send an application to recruitment@ifpi.org or by post to HR Department, IFPI Secretariat, 7 Air St, London, W1B 5AD.

The application should include your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet each requirement. Due to the need to fill this role swiftly, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date for applications

Friday 27 June 2025.

Interview Process

We will, having reviewed applications on a rolling basis, seek to conduct interviews with candidates via online or in person.

In order to process job applications, IFPI collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy set out at https://www.ifpi.org/terms-conditions.

EEO Statement

IFPI is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Reporting to: Technical Investigations Manager
Location: London, UK (3 days working from the office, 2 days from home)
Start date: ASAP

Background
IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide. IFPI and its National Group network represents the interests of some 8,000 members across the globe. Our mission is to promote the value of recorded music, campaign for the rights of record producers, and expand the commercial uses of recorded music. IFPI’s head office is located in London, with additional offices in Brussels, Nairobi, Singapore, Miami, Abu Dhabi and a representative office in Beijing. We have affiliated organisations in 70 countries, including national groups and music licensing companies that represent their own region’s member record companies.

IFPI’s Global Content Protection and Enforcement (CPE) department delivers 24/7 monitoring and reporting of online infringements, provides technical analysis and investigations and in connection with services that infringe and facilitate infringement of our members’ rights. The department devises strategies and programmes to deter, disrupt and dismantle illegal online activities, which are executed in partnership with law enforcement agencies, intermediaries and administrative authorities.

Role
IFPI’s Content Protection & Enforcement team is looking for an experienced, proactive, passionate and creative individual to assist with the analysis, development and reporting of music piracy intelligence.

The candidate will identify, collect, interpret, develop and evaluate data and information obtained from a range of sources, and turn it into actionable intelligence to support civil and criminal cases.

The candidate will be asked to produce, or contribute to, reports that contain the analysis and recommendations on next stages of intervention, thereby fulfilling an important role in discussions surrounding strategic and tactical decisions. Working on several cases at a time, the candidate will require excellent communication and organisational skills.

Requirements

• Proactive investigative experience, in particular internet-based investigations.
• Ability to identify and develop actionable intelligence.
• Experience in Open Source and Social Media intelligence.
• Ability to produce reports, documents and intelligence briefings to a high standard.
• Experience liaising with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and mitigate against risk.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of internet-based piracy and current threats.
• Knowledge of musical genres and current top artists.
• Understanding of domain, mobile applications and DNS networks would be advantageous.

Requirements

• Innovative and demonstrate a keen eye for detail
• Passionate about music
• A strong background in supporting – and conducting – internet-based investigations
• Knowledge and or experience of anti-piracy/content protection

Please note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of IFPI.

How to apply
Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet specifications set out above and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send an application to recruitment@ifpi.org or by post to HR Department, IFPI Secretariat, 7 Air St, London, W1B 5AD.

The application should include your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet each requirement. Due to the need to fill this role swiftly, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date for applications
Tuesday 27th May 2025

Interview Process
We will, having reviewed applications on a rolling basis, seek to conduct interviews with candidates via online or in person.

In order to process job applications, IFPI collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy set out at https://www.ifpi.org/terms-conditions.

EEO Statement
IFPI is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Department: Communications
Reporting to: Director of Communications
Location: Piccadilly Circus, London
Start date: July 2025

Background
IFPI advocates on the behalf of our member record companies and works to champion and defend the recorded music industry worldwide. Our goal is to improve the environment for record labels to operate in and support the growth and evolution of a thriving music ecosystem around the world.

Our work spans a wide range of fields including: worldwide policy engagement and campaigning, extensive industry data gathering and analysis, the launching and management of music charts, music copyright protection and enforcement, development of technology and data standards and managing best-practice in public performance rights collections.

IFPI’s head office is in London, with regional hubs in Brussels, Nairobi, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Miami, and Beijing. We have national groups and affiliates in 60 countries that represent their own local member record companies.

The position
IFPI is looking for maternity cover for our Deputy Director of Communications role. The successful candidate will join a busy global comms team based in central London. They will work in close collaboration with the Director of Communications and manage and support the development of the communications team alongside the delivery of IFPI’s global communications programme.

This is a vital and responsible role at the heart of both IFPI’s global team and our wider network of record label members and stakeholders. It requires an outstanding and experienced communications professional to work in one of the most dynamic and fast-changing creative industries. The role requires a passion for great communication. Knowledge and direct experience of the music industry would be beneficial.

Alongside the Communications Director, the Deputy Director of Communications works to manage and deliver the work of the IFPI global comms team. The key responsibilities include:

• Development and delivery of IFPI campaigns – working with the communications team and IFPI directors to support with the development and delivery of key IFPI campaigns including driving awareness and understanding of the role of a record label and creating the right environments for sustainable AI in music
• Message development and dissemination – Collaborating with the above-mentioned group to develop the key messages and evidence points on priority industry campaigns and issues.
• Development and delivery of IFPI programmes – including large message platforms such the Global Music Report – drawing on contributions from company execs and artist stories. This report forms the basis for communication with all stakeholders for the year and is launched at a global media event (attended physically and online by over 160 journalists).
• Media engagement and relationship building – including overseeing our press office function and a media engagement programme to educate key stakeholders on our issues and positions.
• Support with IFPI’s social media strategy – providing guidance and strategic oversight to our social media activity.
• National Group engagement and coordination – coordinating closely with national group directors and comms leads, discussing ongoing and emerging media issues and supporting with engagement through the delivery of key messages, Q&A and evidence points.
• IFPI profile building – Supporting with the management of IFPI’s reputation and building its presence online to support engagement activity – including organising, hosting and chairing events.
• IFPI departmental support – Liaising directly with all IFPI departments to support them with communicating their activities to both internal and external audiences.
• Direct support for CEO communications and other directors – Helping them to prepare for events, speaking and media opportunities
• Support for IFPI regional offices – Working with all IFPI’s regional offices to support them in establishing and expanding their presence and profile as well as supporting them with stakeholder engagement where needed.
• Internal communications – including the delivery of an internal staff education programme to inform the global IFPI team on the work, approach and views of its member record companies. Features regular guest interviews.

Position requirements:

• An outstanding senior communications professional with a deep understanding of media relations and a passion for good, clear, powerful communication
• A proven team leader with experience of supporting the development of a growing communications team.
• An exceptional writer with a track record of being able to produce high quality copy – from press releases to reports and articles – to strict deadlines;
• At least seven years relevant experience, either an in-house or agency background
• Ability to understand, explain and summarise complex and sometimes technical subjects for non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative and tenacious team player who will understand and enjoy working in cross-disciplinary teams and with multiple audiences and stakeholders;
• A highly organised person able to prioritise tasks and workloads in a busy working environment;
• Knowledge of the music or creative industries, will be a big advantage
• Prepared to travel internationally from time to time to conferences and meetings;

Please note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it truly reflects the strategic direction requirements of IFPI.

How to apply
Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet specifications set out above and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send an application to recruitment@ifpi.org or by post to HR Department, IFPI Secretariat, 7 Air St, London, W1B 5AD.

The application should include your CV and a covering letter stating how you meet each requirement. Due to the need to fill this role swiftly, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date:
26th May 2025

Interview Process
We will, having reviewed applications on a rolling basis, seek to conduct interviews with candidates via online or in person.

In order to process job applications, IFPI collects personal information submitted by applicants. By applying for this role, you are consenting to that processing. All personal information is processed in line with our privacy policy set out at https://www.ifpi.org/terms-conditions/

EEO Statement
IFPI is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds.