Senior Trading Specialist
Core
Integrate and analyze large-scale programmatic advertising datasets to identify patterns in audience exposure, delivery efficiency, and campaign performance using quantitative and statistical analysis techniques.
Role type
Senior quantitative trading specialist (programmatic advertising)
Builds
Data-driven campaign frameworks, bidding algorithms, optimization logic, and automated decision systems for CTV, audio, and retail media environments.
Domain
Digital advertising / Programmatic trading / Data analytics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
quantitative modelling, financial forecasting, bid optimization modeling, auction dynamics analysis, CPM-to-CPA efficiency modeling, budget pacing algorithms, ROAS/CAC forecasting, large dataset extraction and manipulation, data visualization, strategic client-facing presentations, identity resolution workflows, cross-device measurement
Preferred skills
VBA scripting, macro development, dynamic pivot tables, advanced lookup functions, data modeling, formula optimization
Technologies
Vertica, STATA, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, DB Visualizer, Microsoft Excel, VAST/VPAID, Unified ID (UID)
Responsibilities
Design and conduct structured testing initiatives (alpha/beta) to evaluate new platform capabilities and campaign configurations; Lead technical troubleshooting for VAST/VPAID tag errors, pixel/server-side tracking discrepancies, and identity resolution gaps; Implement first-party data onboarding and identity resolution workflows; Partner with agency leadership to shape media investment strategy and translate platform differentiators into enterprise-level value propositions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
