Trader

Role: Trader

Location: Chicago, IL

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.

As a Trader in the Trading department, you’ll have the chance to:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure they are all pacing optimally towards agreed upon KPIs
• Work across multiple technology platforms including DSPs, Internal BI, Ad Servers, etc.
• Provide availability, pricing, and strategy recommendations for new campaigns and find creative solutions to solve our clients advertising goals
• Use data, analysis, and trading expertise to deliver campaign ahead of pace and maintain performance
• Balance portfolio growth objectives with margin/profitability objectives across a variety of campaign types
• End-to-end campaign ownership and performance monitoring
• Use data to enhance buying decisions, resulting in overachievement vs. client- stated KPIs and internal profit objectives
• Seamlessly communicate with commercial teams on product/capabilities positioning
• Take initiative to support others and deliver teaching / training sessions
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2+ years of experience trading programmatic campaigns
• Commercial experience - clear evidence of servicing clients to a high standard in addition to working within internal commercial departments to holistically grow partnerships through delivery of performance, insight, and relationship
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• The ability to work with large datasets in excel files and internal BI tools
• Strong ability to troubleshoot, a clear systematic approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Alignment with MiQ’s core values/culture
• A can do' attitude to provide energy, drive and enthusiasm
• A dream to grow your career as the company scales
  
  

We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.

If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

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:

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

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

Benefits:

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

• A hybrid work environment
• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training
• Internal and global mobility opportunities
• Competitive healthcare benefits
• 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
  
  

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