Full-Time

Lead Associate Trading Director

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The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk

1,001-5,000 employees

Demand-side platform for digital advertising

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$91.8k - $168.3kAnnually

+ Stock-based Compensation + Sales-based Incentives

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

The job is located in Los Angeles, California.

Category
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Trading
Quantitative Finance
Required Skills
Product Management
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of working experience and 2+ years of experience in managerial positions.
  • Previous DSP experience highly recommended, with an emphasis on understanding key ways to optimize campaigns and how to implement previous learnings into future recommendations.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the digital marketplace, and broader understanding of the US media marketplace as a whole. Strong, foundational knowledge of DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, programmatic execution, verification partners, and data partnerships.
  • Experienced working with senior stakeholders at the Brand and Advertiser level.
  • Proven track record of using data to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Advanced Excel User (Pivot Tables, Joining Data Sets, Complex Formulas, etc.).
  • Strong presentation skills and comfort presenting to senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Manage an agile team of traders while still contributing to larger client and agency objectives, trying to exemplify the player-coach position.
  • Spearhead strategy development to ensure clients stay competitive in key areas including first-party data management and activation, CTV consolidation and retail measurement.
  • Understand margin drivers and how to increase adoption across your book of business where it makes sense for clients.
  • Become an internal Subject Matter Expert and shore your point of view with the wider trading team on topics ranging from best practices to test and learn results.
  • Contribute to the product process, providing detailed feedback to product managers.
  • Be comfortable working across multiple teams including Technical Support, Solutions Architects, Account Management, Business Development and Product.
  • Lead data-driven conversations utilizing TTD platform and custom reporting to provide insights and tell client relevant stories to provide a full picture of advertising’s impact on business results.
  • Consult with clients on their campaign goals and strategies to ensure they are maximizing the value TTD’s platform provides.
  • Operate as a power user of TTD’s UI and empower clients to also become power users to most effectively plan, execute, optimize and build on successful advertising campaigns.
  • Collaborate with Account Management and Sales Executives to educate your clients, grow your portfolio of business and ensure buyers are up-to-date on TTD’s constantly evolving suite of products and solutions.
  • Build and own key relationships with client planning, trading and analytical teams.
  • Collaborate with engineers, data scientists and product managers to solve complex technical problems including cross-platform frequency analysis, consumer journey visualizations and API solutions.
  • Troubleshoot advanced technical problems including performance issues, measurement discrepancies and constrained targeting.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous DSP experience highly recommended.

The Trade Desk provides a demand-side platform (DSP) that allows advertisers to purchase digital advertising space automatically across various channels, including display, social media, and connected TV. It uses real-time bidding (RTB) to facilitate live auctions for ad impressions, giving clients the ability to optimize their campaigns effectively. The company stands out by offering advanced technology and data analytics, ensuring transparency in campaign performance. Its goal is to help advertisers achieve better results while generating revenue through platform usage fees and additional services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$80.3M

Headquarters

Ventura, California

Founded

2009

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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Ezoic enhances first-party data utilization as third-party cookies phase out.
  • Acquisition of Sincera boosts data analytics capabilities for precise targeting and measurement.
  • Launch of Ventura aligns with the shift towards connected TV and streaming services.

What critics are saying

  • Investigation into potential securities law violations may impact investor confidence.
  • Integration challenges from Sincera acquisition could distract from core operations.
  • Privacy concerns may arise from collaboration with DoorDash on data integration.

What makes The Trade Desk unique

  • The Trade Desk offers a self-service platform for data-driven digital advertising campaigns.
  • It provides transparency in measurement and reporting for ad spend optimization.
  • The platform supports multiple channels, including display, video, and connected TV.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Financial Modeling Prep
Feb 16th, 2025
The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD) Faces Investigation Over Potential Securities Law Violations

The Schall Law Firm investigates The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD) for potential securities law violations following disappointing financial results.

Business Wire
Jan 18th, 2025
The Trade Desk Announces Agreement to Acquire Sincera

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) today announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Sincera, a leading dig

MarTech 360
Jan 8th, 2025
Ezoic and The Trade Desk Unite to Empower Publishers with First-Party Data Insights

On January 7, 2025, Ezoic, an AI-driven technology platform for digital publishers, announced a strategic partnership with The Trade Desk, the second-largest demand-side advertising ecosystem globally, managing over $5 billion in annual ad spend.

PR Newswire
Jan 7th, 2025
Ezoic The Trade Desk Partner To Empower Independent Publishing And First-Party Data

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ezoic, the AI-driven technology platform for digital publishers , recently announced a strategic partnership with The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD), the world's second-largest demand-side advertising ecosystem behind Google (facilitating more than $5B in annual ad spend). Typically, demand-side platforms (DSPs) do not integrate directly with publishers or ad management firms; however, Ezoic's scale, strong relationships, and proprietary tech have positioned it as a key partner in The Trade Desk's OpenPath program.This collaboration opens a transparent, direct avenue between Ezoic's independent publishers and The Trade Desk's advertiser partners, making it safer and simpler for brands to move ad budgets away from walled gardens. Early testing has already shown strong incremental revenue gains for Ezoic publishers, a trend that is expected to grow over time. The partnership also includes ongoing work on Unified ID 2.0, which will pair with Ezoic's new ezID platform to help publishers tap into first-party data in a privacy-focused, future-proof way."As the end of third-party cookies approaches, reducing friction in how advertisers can access and leverage quality publisher audiences is essential," said Tyler Bishop, CMO of Ezoic. "Our direct integration with The Trade Desk allows us to address that challenge head-on, while improving transparency and driving more effective, privacy-forward advertising."The partnership's rollout is already underway, with ongoing adoption and deeper integration between the partners expected throughout the year.About EzoicEzoic is a leading AI-driven technology platform for digital publishers and website owners, delivering intelligent solutions for site monetization, speed, and content management.About The Trade DeskThe Trade Desk is a global technology platform for buyers of digital advertising, providing leading solutions across the open internet.SOURCE Ezoic

Grocery Dive
Jan 7th, 2025
Albertsons, DoorDash boost advertiser offerings around data, measurement

In a related move, DoorDash has partnered with The Trade Desk to connect the local commerce platform's data with The Trade Desk's programmatic technology to help advertisers deliver relevant, transparent and measurable campaigns.