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The Trade Desk

Associate Trading Director

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In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Leads programmatic trading and account growth by managing Trading Specialists, developing RTB buying and optimization strategies, analyzing campaign data, mentoring clients, and partnering cross-functionally on platform improvements. Oversees trading best practices, onboarding, training resources, and client strategies while supporting UK trading leadership and growing client accounts through data-led upselling and cross-selling.
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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 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.

What we do:

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. 

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!  

What you'll do:

  • Manage, mentor and work alongside Trading Specialists to grow your dedicated book of business through data-led up and cross-sell  
  • Support the Director of Trading, as a senior member of the team, to shape the overall trading strategy for the UK business 
  • Work with internal teams to create 12-month growth strategies that help achieve client’s goals and objectives. 
  • Lead and create RTB buying strategies, optimization algorithms, and data visualization. 
  • Become a leader in best practices for The Trade Desk platform and offer insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through the platform’s functionality. Mentor clients leveraging this expertise. 
  • Combine data analysis and client feedback to create optimization strategies and provide solutions for complex campaigns to meet client objectives. 
  • Work closely with Product Management and other cross-functional teams to help define features and enhancements to improve the platform. 
  • Help build our trading best practices, including creating training collateral and internal resources. 
  • Work closely with the client services team to develop and execute an onboarding plan that will make customers successful with our real time buying platform. 
  • Understand and effectively communicate The Trade Desk’s value proposition, technology, processes, and partnerships, as they relate to growth of current client accounts. 
  • Help build the Client Services practice, including developing training material, customer facing assets, and internal resources for trading media through our platform. 

Who you are: 

  • Experienced specialist within programmatic, hands-on DSP and/or online ad operations experience. 
  • Client-facing experience. 
  • Team management experience. 
  • Strong leadership skills: ability to set and communicate goals, measure accomplishments, hold team accountable, and give useful feedback; delegate and develop; keep people informed, and provide effective coaching. 
  • Experience in working with ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers, and other optimization platforms. 
  • Experience in trafficking and optimizing CPA, CPC direct marketing campaigns preferably in an RTB environment. 
  • Solid experience in Excel including pivot tables, chart-making, and manipulation of data sets. 
  • Experience managing hands on keyboards Traders, Operations, or Activation teams. 
  • Outstanding troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a get-it-done now start-up environment. 
  • Proven track record of growing accounts by forging a strong relationship with clients, understanding their objectives and recommending best strategies. 
  • Effective time management skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. 
  • Self-starter – able to tackle new clients or territories with little guidance. 
  • Quick learner – able to rapidly grasp new technology and product change. 


The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Please reach out to us at accommodations@​thetradedesk.​com to request an accommodation or discuss any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process. 

When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.

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