Programmatic Trader

Epsilon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data and technology company in Greater London is seeking a Programmatic Trader to manage client campaigns and optimize media strategies. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of DSP experience, strong analytical abilities, and a keen interest in digital marketing. This hybrid role involves working closely with technical and client teams. Epsilon offers competitive benefits including flexible time off, health coverage, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible time off

Paid sick time

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of DSP experience, preferably from an ad network or agency.
• Experience of successfully running multiple campaigns.
• Demonstrable interest in digital marketing.
• Understanding of the programmatic ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Oversee targeting and media strategy of assigned accounts.
• Deliver and optimize campaigns across various platforms.
• Interface between technical and commercial teams.
• Mentor new starters in the team.

Skills

DSP experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interest in digital marketing

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Overview

How You'll Make an Impact

We are looking for a Programmatic Trader to join our Media Delivery Team. As a Programmatic Trader at Epsilon, you will be responsible for the implementation, optimization and performance of our clients' campaigns. The team handles multi‑million‑pound budgets, ensuring that the right message is delivered to the right consumer at the right time. Additionally, this team helps to keep our platform performing at its best by providing requests and feedback to our Product, Engineering, and Media Inventory Acquisition teams. This is a hybrid role based in London (3 days per week).

What You'll Achieve

• Oversee the targeting and media strategy of assigned advertiser accounts, inclusive of high‑profile clients.
• Deliver, analyse and optimise display, video, audio and CTV campaigns. Combine data analysis, technical knowledge, client feedback and market understanding to manage complex campaigns and meet our client's objectives.
• Be the interface between the technical and commercial worlds. Build a close relationship with our Client Development and Account Management teams; provide insight into campaign delivery and performance, help shape and implement long‑term strategies for program growth.
• Be comfortable communicating both internally and externally when required.
• Become a guide in our platforms and processes. Collaborate with Product Managers and the Engineering team to continually improve our platforms. Keeping them as efficient and easy to use as possible.
• Take an active curiosity about our industry and keep abreast of developments in online marketing. Participate in knowledge sharing across the team.
• Be a go‑to member of the team, helping new starters with any questions they may have. Becoming a mentor for new starters and aiding the development of the wider team.
• The chance to join a tight knit, high performing team.
• Ownership of your development. Actively seek out opportunities to learn and support those around you in doing so too.

Who You Are

• 1–2 years of DSP experience, preferably from an ad network or agency.
• Experience of successfully running multiple campaigns while simultaneously meeting a variety of critical metrics.
• Understand forecasting process and what's required to estimate campaign performance.
• Commitment: You see things through until the end and work to overcome challenges and setbacks.
• A demonstrable interest in digital marketing.
• Rounded understanding of the programmatic eco‑system and current industry trends with a genuine passion to become a guide.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ambition and a desire to learn. Numerate.
• You must be comfortable in an environment where analysing multiple metrics forms the basis for delivering campaigns and achieving success.
• Multitasking. An ability to juggle and prioritise multiple responsibilities and handle your time effectively. Curiosity and an interest in problem solving.
• A pro‑active, self‑starter that thrives working in a fast‑paced environment.

Why you might stand out from other talent

Proficient in excel, experience with SQL

• Able to demonstrate analytical and methodical thinking
• Data‑led and able to understand information and pick out trends.

Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.

Additional Information

Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we’ve provided marketers from the world’s leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonise engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.

Epsilon’s comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real‑time modelling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognised as industry‑leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Our pillars aren’t just words. They’re how we show up every day.

• People centricity: We focus on employee well‑being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
• Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
• Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
• Innovation: We drive progress through cutting‑edge solutions and forward‑thinking approaches.
• Flexibility: We’ve created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.

Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.

• Act with integrity
• Work together to win together
• Innovate with purpose
• Respect all voices
• Empower with accountability

These pillars and values are our foundation‑shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following :

• Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
• Time to Recover: Paid sick time
• Family Well‑Being: Parental / new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
• Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counselling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901‑4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

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