The Trade Desk

Senior Trading Specialist

The Trade Desk • $79K — $145K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in consultative, client-facing roles, preferably in ad tech or data-heavy industries
  • Strong technical acumen with strategic thinking capabilities
  • Proficient in client management and effective communication
  • Ability to simplify complex topics for diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Fluency in the DSP/Ad Tech landscape
  • Strong quantitative skills with tools like MS Excel and Vertica

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance advertiser performance
  • Troubleshoot advanced platform issues across various channels
  • Provide feedback to Product Managers for platform improvements
  • Analyze large data sets to generate actionable insights
  • Deliver impactful insights to agency stakeholders
  • Build trust with agency partners to meet client needs
  • Educate clients on product updates and industry trends

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible expenses
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock options
  • Around 13 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
The Senior Trading Specialist collaborates with Account Management, Business Development and Technical Account Management to support our most important Independent Agency partners. They are a trusted consultant who helps agencies maximize performance on The Trade Desk. Core responsibilities include advisement on testing and measurement frameworks, supporting technical integrations between agencies and The Trade Desk platform, and leadership and stewardship of data storytelling for quarterly business reviews.

What you'll do:
  • Collaborate with Account Management, Business Development and Technical Account Management colleagues while mentoring other traders to drive advertiser performance and account growth
  • Troubleshoot advanced platform and performance issues across multiple channels including Display, Online Video, and Connected TV
  • Provide customer feedback to Product Managers to ideate on platform and product improvements
  • Utilize Excel and other advanced analytics tools, such as Vertica, to analyze large sets of data and create actionable insights
  • Consistently provide impactful insights and data to agency stakeholders
  • Establish deep trust with agency stakeholders to drive forward business and meet client needs
  • Become a platform expert who can consult and educate clients on new product updates, platform best practices, and industry news

Who you are:
  • 4+ years of consultative, client-facing work, ideally within ad tech, digital marketing, finance or other data-heavy industries (hands-on keyboard DSP experience a plus)
  • Strong technical experience, ability to perform at a high strategic level and ability to think long term
  • Comfortable with client management, day to day communication, and presenting in front of clients
  • Strong ability to communicate complex topics to agency and brand direct stakeholders
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize client asks as well as long term projects
  • Fluency in understanding the DSP/Ad Tech landscape is required
  • Agency experience is a plus
  • Strong quantitative skills using tools such as MS Excel and Vertica
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and internal stakeholders as well as work independently on daily tasks

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk.

In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year. Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is

$79,400-$145,500 USD

About The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk is a global advertising technology company that provides a self-service platform for buyers of digital advertising. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, California. The Trade Desk's mission is to empower buyers of advertising with the tools they need to reach their target audiences in a more efficient and effective way. The company's platform allows buyers to manage their advertising campaigns across multiple channels, including display, video, mobile, and social. The Trade Desk's technology uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to optimize ad campaigns in real-time, ensuring that buyers get the best possible return on their investment.
Learn more about The Trade Desk
Size
1,967 employees
Market Cap
$21.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$242.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+42.6%
Revenue
$836 million
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