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: Deputy Director of CPE; Development
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 is looking to engage a passionate, self-driven, dynamic, and experienced individual with specialist technical expertise to join IFPI’s CPE department in its efforts to investigate and tackle services that infringe our member companies’ rights.

The ideal candidate will have well-rounded technical knowledge. They will have a solid understanding of both backend and frontend technologies, data structures, OOP, development best practices and have experience in relational databases and RESTful APIs. Strong communication skills and an analytical, solution-driven mindset are vital to this role.

The candidate will work within a team of developers and closely with the technical investigators and operational staff in the broader CPE department. The role will also involve interacting with the Legal department, our clientele and representatives from our member record companies.

Given the nature of the role and the services we provide for our members, the candidate should be flexible and may need to work out-of-hours and engage in further development and training as required.

This is a unique opportunity to work within the music industry at an exciting time, as we seek to address and harness emerging technologies and safeguard our members’ rights in a constantly evolving environment.

General Responsibilities

IFPI is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Developer. The developer role is within the global Content Protection and Enforcement department, whose mission is to safeguard our members’ content online.

The role will primarily involve: – the more information, the more accuracy for candidates

• Design, develop, and maintain robust full-stack applications.
• Optimise performance, scalability, and security across applications.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies in full-stack and cloud development.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and continuously improve user experiences.
• Provide support in implementing solutions to improve the data mining strategy.
• May also provide support to other technical-related business activities.

The selected candidate will receive training in specific processes and skills, as required.

Requirements

• Proven AWS qualifications, preferably in solutions architect, DevOps or data engineer.
• Well-versed in cloud computing, automated tests, microservices architecture, continuous delivery/integration and DevOps tools.
• Experience building and maintaining full-stack applications, including backend APIs and frontend user interfaces.
• Experience developing world-scale/multi-tenancy applications
• Proficiency and commercial experience developing solutions in Python using Fast API and/or Django
• Experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and non-relational (Elasticsearch, MongoDB, DocumentDB) data stores.
• Have first-hand understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Experience in implementing best security practices (OWASP, SAMM or any equivalent)
• An ability to produce reports, documentation, and presentations as per business requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and empirical person

Desirable

• PCAP, Oracle Database Administrator/IBM Certified Database Administrator or similar certifications are highly desirable.
• Willing to obtain certifications.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable knowledge of data mining techniques using web crawlers/scrapers.
• Interest in technology outside the standard development ecosphere.
• Knowledge developing AI-based products (LLMs, Agentic AI, Vector embeddings, coding best practices with AI, Knowledge of the ML lifecycle)
• Experience with Laravel (PHP).

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
Monday 14th July 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.