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Trading Specialist (Centre of Excellence)

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What We Do

The CS Centre of Excellence is a specialised EMEA function that provides scalable operational support to our regional trading teams. While pod traders focus on strategic client consultation, relationship management, and revenue growth, the Centre of Excellence team handles tactical execution, technical troubleshooting, and operational delivery across all EMEA markets.

As the operational backbone for EMEA trading, this team executes managed service campaigns and provides operational support for self-serve clients - including troubleshooting, pacing diagnosis, technical QA, and analytical reporting. While this role is primarily internal-facing, serving pod traders across 8 markets (London, Hamburg, Paris, Madrid, Milan, Nordics, MENA, Netherlands) as your key stakeholders, client-facing engagement may be required as business needs dictate.

What You'll Do

  • Run managed service campaigns, from setup to post-campaign analysis. Including troubleshooting, optimisation etc.
  • Explain platform behavior and limitations in clear, actionable language
  • Research new platform features and translate capabilities for trader use
  • Own 1-2 primary markets, serving as go-to expert
  • Build deep knowledge of market-specific supply landscape, regional compliance (GDPR), and local SSP requirements
  • Develop strong working relationships with pod traders in your markets
  • Utilize Excel and other advanced analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to analyse large sets of data and create actionable insights
  • Embed into account teams as needed to provide expert trading support during periods of increased demand, transitions, or strategic initiatives.

Who You Are

  • 2+ years in programmatic trading, ad tech, or related technical roles
  • Comfortable with stakeholder management and day to day communication
  • Strong ability to communicate complex topics to stakeholders
  • Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise trader asks as well as long term projects
  • Strong quantitative skills using tools such as MS Excel, Vertica and Power BI
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and internal stakeholders as well as work independently on daily tasks
  • English fluency required
  • Additional European languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian) preferred

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. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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