Programmatic Trader Manager

MiQ Digital; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Generous annual PTO

Bonus and performance incentives

Job summary

MiQ Digital is seeking a Programmatic Trader Manager in Manila, Philippines. This role is vital in linking commercial and analysis functions and involves managing a team of traders while executing omnichannel programmatic media campaigns. Key responsibilities encompass coaching team members, monitoring performance margins, and troubleshooting campaigns to ensure client success. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in programmatic trading, experience with tools like Xandr Invest, DV360 or The Trade Desk, and a passion for team development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of programmatic trading experience required.
• Previous management of at least two people is necessary.
• High level of familiarity with programmatic media tools.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train traders to enhance performance.
• Monitor margin and delivery of campaigns.
• Troubleshoot and provide campaign support.
• Test new products and features with teams.
• Drive adoption of new processes among traders.

Skills

Programmatic trading experience

Management experience

Understanding of programmatic landscape

Experience with Xandr Invest, DV360, or The Trade Desk

Organizational skills

Job description

What you’ll do

We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better.

We are looking for a Programmatic Trader Manager to join our world class trading team. The trading position is at the heart of MiQ’s business, providing a unique link between commercial and analysis functions. The successful candidate will be empowered to manage a team of traders as well as directly trade and execute omnichannel programmatic media campaigns across a diverse portfolio.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Coaching & Training Traders

• Leveraging your experience and the wider business to enhance the experience of each trader
• Regularly cadenced meetings with each managed trader to run through their campaigns with the view of firstly enhancing performance and secondly monitoring delivery and margins
• Bringing more commercial awareness into the trading team
• Working closely with MiQ Management to ensure clear and timely communication on campaign, industry, and team opportunities and risks
• Recruiting and training world class trading talent, and providing continuous development for your team

Margin & Retention Management

• Monitor and manage margin and delivery across your campaigns, and the campaigns managed by your team
• Delivering excellent campaign performance and client success across a diverse portfolio of accounts
• Troubleshoot and provide support on any campaign, where technical issues may arise
• Manage workload and campaign distribution of each trader
• Provide expertise on new or intricate campaigns and support any client or technical issues that arise
• Liaise with the Sales and Account Management teams, as well as relevant agencies, where necessary on campaign issues

Process Invention, Deployment and Monitoring

• Testing new products and features from our external partners and internal Product team
• Ensuring new and existing processes are deployed in the most efficient fashion and adhered to by all relevant stakeholders
• Encouraging team-wide adoption of new targeting tactics, optimisation methods and ways of working
• Voice of reason within your pod and awareness outside your pod, ensuring new initiatives are adopted across the wider MiQ trading team

What you’ll bring

• Proven programmatic trading experience
• Thorough understanding of the programmatic landscape and industry ecosystem
• High degree of experience in at least one of Xandr Invest, DV360, or The Trade Desk
• Previous management experience, managing at least two people
• Desire to support and develop your team, providing opportunities for them to learn and grow
• High level of organisation and conscientiousness
• Desire to learn from other markets and the wider MiQ team
• Alignment with MiQ's core values and culture
• The ability to provide energy, drive and enthusiasm for your team
• The dream to grow your career as the company scales

What’s in it for you

MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work.

Values

• We do what we love - Passion
• We figure it out - Determination
• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility
• We dare to be unconventional - Courage

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
• Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives
• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities

Equal Opportunity Employer