Trader Manager

MiQ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, vision

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Generous PTO policy

Continuous education and training

Open office and casual work atmosphere

Job summary

MiQ is seeking a Trader Manager to lead the Trading Team in New York. In this newly created role, you will implement trading best practices and oversee the performance of regional campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of trading experience and be passionate about developing others while driving operational excellence.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence trading strategy and contribute to a growing company committed to professional development and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4 years trading experience.
• 1 year of management experience preferred.
• Experience training & developing team members.
• Experience in portfolio management of high-scale accounts.
• Good knowledge of the media landscape and digital media technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trading Team as the Trader Manager.
• Implement and enforce trading best practices.
• Monitor performance and pacing of regional campaigns.
• Conduct bi-weekly 1-on-1s focusing on performance.

Skills

Trading experience

Management experience

Training & developing team members

Portfolio management

Analytical/quantitative skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're not your usual Ad tech business and this isn't your usual role! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global company that supports professional and personal development.

Job Description

Lead the Trading Team as the Trader Manager, reporting directly into the RVP Trading. You will work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where operational excellence, innovation and commercial expertise are key. The role is newly created, offering the opportunity to shape the position and grow with the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading Delivery

• Implement and enforce trading best practices – especially related to campaign management and product & tool adoption.
• Consistently monitor weekly performance and pacing of regional campaigns.
• Run weekly Pod board sessions to identify opportunities & challenges and turn them into action.
• Make timely decisions, set clear directions and hold the team accountable to deliver high quality results.

Planning and Organizing

• Campaign Distribution – ensure even and well‑rounded distribution of campaign count and revenue across the regional traders.
• Prioritization – balance short‑term needs with long‑term goals.

Coach and Develop

• Lead by example – develop and implement best practices, share solutions, and provide complete support.
• Conduct bi‑weekly 1‑1s focusing on performance, pacing & trading excellence.
• Support and ideate with traders across complex campaigns, including recommendations and troubleshooting.
• Trader Development & Career Pathing – create long‑term development plans for reports to help traders grow.

Persuading and Influencing

• Serve as the trading expert in product execution and client requirements.
• Partner with Sales Directors & Account Management Leads to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain consistent dialogue and feedback with Sales and Account Management.
• Engage key stakeholders to achieve goals and build internal and external network.

Innovation

• Contribute to U.S. wide trading strategy, working with the wider U.S. trader managers.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Trading team to test and learn across product and innovation initiatives.
• Find new and better ways of working, then apply or implement solutions.
• Create an environment where the team can take risks.

Your Qualifications

• 4 years trading experience.
• 1 year of management experience preferred.
• Experience training & developing team members.
• Experience in portfolio management of high‑scale accounts.
• Experience partnering with commercial leadership.
• Able to demonstrate impact on the wider team.
• Good knowledge of the media landscape and digital media technologies.
• In-depth understanding of DSP capabilities.
• Experience running different verticals, channels and product types.
• Able to demonstrate trading innovation.
• Analytical/quantitative skills with ability to draw insights from large datasets with minimal support.
• Attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Quick learner, forward thinker, solutions focussed.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present insights and reports to internal & external stakeholders.
• Influencer – foster & amplify an innovative & high‑performance culture.
• Can‑do attitude, energy, drive, enthusiasm.
• Desire to grow career as the company scales.
• Alignment with MiQ's core values.

Your Personality

• Passion – we love and live what we do.
• Determination – we always find a way to figure it out.
• Unity – we hold each other accountable; we win and lose as a team.
• Agility – we anticipate the unexpected, embrace and adapt to change.
• Courage – we dare to think unconventionally.

Who We Are

Miq is a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies, connecting data from multiple sources to deliver business‑problem‑solving solutions. We are experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we react quickly to solve challenges, ensuring clients spend their media investments optimally.

Working at MiQ

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and diversity are core values at MiQ. Ensuring a workplace that is safe and comfortable for everyone, embraces different ideas, positions and people from all backgrounds is critically important to us. We are looking for passionate and determined people to join our team.

If you are open to sharing a bit more about yourself, we appreciate people taking the time to self‑identify through the EEOC section of the application. This information ensures that we capture an accurate picture of our candidate pool, helping us design and drive recruitment strategies to build a diverse workforce.

Completion of the form is voluntary. Whether you choose to complete it or not, your decision will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information you provide will remain confidential.

Benefits & Perks – Us Market

• Health benefits – covering medical, dental, vision with HSA and FSA options.
• Company‑paid basic life and long‑term disability plans.
• An Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• A Nursing Mother’s Program.
• Generous PTO policy in addition to paid holidays.
• Tax‑free benefits (commuter/health/dependent care).
• Inter‑office travel opportunities and a company‑sponsored trip.
• Continuous education and training.
• An open office and casual work atmosphere.

Pay Transparency

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, MiQ is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to Los Angeles and takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill set, experience, training, licensure, certifications and other business and organizational needs.

The base range for this position is within $100,000 - $125,000. The actual on‑target earnings of the role are in $150,000 - $180,000. This range may vary for positions outside of Los Angeles as it has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled and does not take into account our bonus and commission structures.

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