Operations Associate

optima; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Optima is seeking an Operations Associate to join our publisher-focused team in Barcelona, Spain. You will own onboarding, performance monitoring, and data integrity across our programmatic platform.

Hybrid work model: 3 days in the Barcelona office and 2 days remote. This role offers exposure to the ad-tech ecosystem, data-driven decision making, and growth opportunities.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of the ad-tech universe and industry trends.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and adaptability to new software.
• Experience working with publishers is required; experience at a demand-side partner is a plus.
• Proficiency with ad serving platforms.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of company and employee information.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsabilidades

• Onboard new publishers and manage technical integrations.
• Own ads.txt / app-ads.txt creation and maintenance per publisher.
• Support setup of new publishers: ad tags, header bidding, QA before go-live.
• Handle account operations and maintain CRM data accuracy.

Conocimientos

Ad-tech knowledge

Office productivity

Publisher experience

Ad serving platforms

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Descripción del empleo

Embark on an exciting career journey with Optima, recognized as one of the 1000 fastest-growing companies in Europe. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Operations Associate to join our vibrant team.

About Us:

At Optima, we've had a front row seat to the fundamental changes of this industry we know and love. Whether it's a move from third-party data to first-party data, being ahead of the curve in programmatic, and preparing for a new cookieless world, we pride ourselves in removing the hassle. Our publishers can count on revenue streams that are optimized and predictable, so they can continue doing what they do best: inform and entertain global consumers.

Job Description

As an Operations Associate, you'll be at the heart of our publisher operations: onboarding new publishers, monitoring performance across our portfolio, and making sure our data — and the decisions built on it — can be trusted.

This is a high-ownership role with direct impact on revenue. You'll work daily with our Business Development, Operations, and Data teams, and you'll build deep expertise in the programmatic supply chain (SSPs, DSPs, header bidding, ads.txt) from day one. It's an ideal entry point for someone who wants to build a career in ad tech.

Responsibilities

• Publisher onboarding & technical integration
• Own the creation and ongoing maintenance of ads.txt / app-ads.txt files for each publisher, aligned with their demand stack and DSP requirements
• Support technical setup of new publishers: ad tags, header bidding configuration, and QA before go-live
• Account operations
• Assist the Business Development team with new-publisher onboarding and keep the new-business pipeline data accurate and up to date in our CRM
• Support adoption of our sales tools and processes across the region
• Performance monitoring & optimization
• Monitor daily performance across multiple publishers (impressions, fill rate, CPM, CTR, viewability, revenue) against targets
• Identify underperformance early, diagnose root causes, and make or recommend adjustments to improve results
• Troubleshoot delivery and discrepancy issues with internal teams and external partners
• Audit our internal dashboards regularly to ensure data accuracy and completeness; elevate anomalies quickly
• Produce clear, accurate performance reports for publishers and internal stakeholders
• Surface insights and trends that inform commercial and product decisions

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong interest and knowledge of the ad-tech universe.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools; ability to quickly adapt to new software and systems.
• Experience working with publishers is required; experience at a demand-side partner or other demand-side company is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in ad serving platforms.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding company and employee information.
• Strong analytical skills, identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

Hybrid work model from our Barcelona office. (3 days at the office / 2 days remote)

Real ownership from week one, with structured onboarding and mentorship from senior operators.

A clear growth path.

Front-row exposure to a fast-scaling company working with leading publishers.