Associate Trading Director

Thetradedesk; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trade Desk is seeking a high-impact trading and account leadership professional based in Dubai to oversee the MENA region. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, shape regional trading strategies, and drive growth initiatives across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep programmatic expertise, a data-driven mindset, and a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with DSPs, online ad operations, and the programmatic ecosystem.
• Consultative approach to navigating complex advertising and business challenges for clients.
• Proven leadership, with ability to set clear goals, measure success, and coach teams.
• Experience across the full programmatic supply chain including ad exchanges and optimization platforms.
• Proven CPA/CPC optimization experience in RTB environments.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize a diverse client portfolio for trading growth.
• Shape trading strategy for the MENA region with cross-functional teams.
• Develop 12-month growth strategies using data-driven insights.
• Lead RTB buying strategies and improve campaign performance.
• Mentor clients and maximize effectiveness of campaigns on The Trade Desk platform.
• Collaborate with Product Management to drive platform innovation.

Skills

Programmatic DSPs

Advertising operations

Leadership

Data visualization

Client success

CPA/CPC optimization

Excel

Mentorship

Analytical mindset

Job description

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet - from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more.

Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly.

The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges - from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.

This is a high-impact role based in Dubai, overseeing the MENA region. You will take on multiple responsibilities across trading, account management, and strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can wear multiple hats, and is committed to delivering significant business outcomes in a short time frame.

What You'll Do:

• Drive commercial success by managing and optimizing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring strong trading performance and account growth.
• Shape the trading strategy for the MENA region, working closely with internal teams to define and execute a robust plan that aligns with business objectives.
• Develop 12-month growth strategies tailored to client goals, leveraging data-driven insights and The Trade Desk’s capabilities.
• Deep experience in performance based clients
• Lead RTB buying strategies, optimize campaign performance through advanced algorithms, and develop data visualization techniques to drive efficiency.
• Be a platform expert - stay ahead of best practices, mentor clients, and provide recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of campaigns through The Trade Desk’s technology.
• Combine data analytics with client feedback to craft optimization strategies and solve complex challenges, ensuring outstanding campaign results.
• Collaborate with Product Management and other cross-functional teams to enhance platform features and drive innovation.
• Establish best-in-class trading practices, including the creation of training materials and internal resources to elevate team capabilities.
• Work closely with the Client Services team to ensure a seamless onboarding process, setting clients up for success with our real-time buying platform.
• Champion The Trade Desk’s value proposition by effectively communicating our technology, processes, and partnerships to drive long-term client engagement and business expansion.
• Contribute to the growth of the Client Services function, developing training programs, customer-facing assets, and internal resources to enhance media trading through our platform.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-performance culture, is eager to make an immediate impact, and enjoys working at the intersection of data, technology, and client success.

Who you are:

• Programmatic Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with DSPs, online ad operations, and the broader programmatic ecosystem.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: A consultative approach to navigating complex advertising and business challenges for clients.
• Strong Leadership & Coaching: Proven ability to set clear goals, measure success, hold external and internal teams accountable, provide constructive feedback, and foster professional development of the trader’s community.
• Comprehensive Industry Knowledge: Experience working across the full programmatic supply chain, including ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, and optimization platforms.
• Performance-Driven Mindset: Hands-on experience in trafficking and optimizing CPA, CPC, and direct marketing campaigns, preferably in an RTB environment.
• Advanced Data Skills: Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, and visualization to drive insights and decision-making.
• Mentorship Experience: Track record of leading and mentoring traders, operations, or activation teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical & Solution-Oriented: Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive immediate impact.

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