Associate Trader

Role: Associate Trader

What you’ll do

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

We’re looking for a trader to join our growing trading team in one of our fastest growing global regions. You’ll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with sales, account management, product and analytics on some of the world’s most known brands.

As an Associate Trader in our Trading department, you’ll have the chance to:

Delivery: Accomplishing tasks on time and to a high quality, managing different deadlines and priorities

Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring that all are performing & pacing optimally.

Setup campaigns to succeed from day 1.

Use critical thinking & analytical skills to analyze complex data sets to make decisions to beat client goals .

Troubleshoot campaign challenges.

Implementing campaign optimizations within the Demand Side Platforms.

Working across multiple technology platforms including DSPs, Internal BI, Ad servers & Attribution, Brand safety etc.

Client Reporting & optimization commentary.

Delivery & incremental forecasting.

Project Management: Staying focused and contributing to projects. Organizing stakeholders and multiple milestones

Provide avails, pricing, and strategy recommendations for new campaigns.

Partnering with the other members of the trading team to enhance internal tools & processes.

Feedback & test new Trading products to help drive future enhancements

Internal Collaboration: Working with internal stakeholders, building relationships, and working across differences to find solutions

Building great relationships with the sales & account management team on your commercial pod

Working with other commercial teams to deliver custom client solutions

Communication: Crisp and clear communication to external partners/clients or internal stakeholders; flexing communication style to persuade others and influence positive outcomes

Explaining strategy & optimizations to internal & external partners

Articulating to clients how MiQ’s Trading technology & expertise sets us apart.

Innovation: Acting with curiosity. Finds new and better ways of working, then applies or implements solutions to unarticulated needs, new or existing market requirements. Open to receiving and trying new ideas, processes or ways of working.

Trading innovation is the human intelligence behind our campaigns that help us to exceed performance goals.

Using MiQ’s proprietary technology to create bespoke campaign setups & custom algorithms

What you’ll bring

Hard skills

Analytical skills are essential

The ability to work with large datasets in Excel and BI tools

Soft skills

A start-up mind-set

Attention to detail

Accomplished communicator

Ability to work both independently and collaborate within a team environment

Great time management skills

Motivated - You bring an entrepreneurial mindset to the table

Determined – You always find a way to ‘figure it out’

A Problem Solver – You are excited by challenging problems and you enjoy working though complex solutions.

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

What’s in it for you

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.

Values:

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

We do what we love - Passion

We figure it out - Determination

We anticipate the unexpected - Agility

We always unite - Unite

We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits:

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

A hybrid work environment

New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training

Internal and global mobility opportunities

Competitive healthcare benefits

Bonus and performance incentives

Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives

Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities

Pay Transparency

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City, MiQ is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York City and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At MiQ, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $60,000-$70,000. This range may vary for positions outside of New York City as it has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled and does not take into account our bonus and commission structures.

Regardless of location, candidates can expect during the first few conversations with MiQ’s Talent team and Hiring Managers to share any approved budget and details on our competitive bonus and commission packages. Please take a moment to view the MiQ I.D.E.A. Report to learn more about our approach to creating equitable compensation for our people.

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