Associate Programmatic Trader (Advertising)

Role:  Associate Programmatic Trader (Advertising)
Location: Toronto, ON 

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an opportunity to work with the leading Independent Programmatic Trading Desk in Canada. You will join a global company with a global culture to match. We live and breathe our MiQ values in order to help businesses win and support our employees’ professional and personal development.

MiQ is looking for an Associate Trader based in Toronto. The successful candidate will be empowered to directly trade and execute programmatic media campaigns across a diverse portfolio of business. 

The Associate Trader position is at the heart of MiQ’s business, providing a unique link between commercial and analysis functions. The Associate Trader will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with Sales, Account Management,  Product, Analysis and R&D teams. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Associate Trader role involves making investment decisions on clients advertising spend in a manner which maximizes ROI objectives.

The main job responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Traders in regular monitoring of campaign performance
  
  
• General campaign analysis and optimization
  
  
• Working with Account Management and Analysis Team to ensure campaign performance is strong, the client objectives are being met, and ensure outcomes are reflected in the insight reports
  
  
• Assisting in trading decisions (the bidding and buying of online media)
  
  
• Supporting the trading team in retaining clients by surpassing their ROI objectives
  
  
• Helping to scale campaigns; increasing the amount of ad spend from clients
  
  
• Managing client reporting, feedback, insights and analysis
  
  
• Generating end of month billing reports for clients
  
  
• Monitoring of ongoing performance and pacing within internal programs and systems
  
  
• Creating custom campaign planning, management and reporting
  
  
• Working with MiQ business support teams on the following:

• Ad Trafficking
• Client Reporting and insights
• Screenshots
• Pixel Generation
• General troubleshooting
  
  
• Ongoing communication with international counterparts to ensure global standards are met (ie, Europe, US and India)
  
  
• Supporting the team to manage client relationships specific to client performance
  
  
• Maintain a working understanding of the company structure and analysis platform
  
  
• Maintaining and developing a comprehensive understand of MiQ products

Qualifications 

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills are essential
• Attention to detail and the ability to proactively solve problems
• The ability to work with large datasets in Excel
• A working knowledge of statistical models    
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative skills with both internal and external teams
• A start-up mindset

WHAT WE VALUE IN OUR PEOPLE

• Passion – We love and live what we do
• Determination - We always find a way to figure it out
• Unity – We back each other and challenge each other
• Agility – We anticipate the unexpected, embrace and adapt to change
• Courage – We dare to think unconventionally

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

At MiQ, we don’t just accept the differences of our people, it is what builds us as a community. MiQ is very proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  Inclusion and diversity are core values at MiQ. Ensuring that we have a workplace which is safe and comfortable for everyone and embraces different ideas, different positions, and different people from all backgrounds is critically important to us. We are looking for passionate and determined people to join our team.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive compensation that includes bonus and Profit share
• No copay Benefits from day 1 (single or family)- medical, dental, vision
• 25 vacation days
• 2 extra paid days of Inclusion Leave per year to acknowledge and celebrate cultural holidays, community endeavours, and inclusive initiatives that are meaningful to our employees beyond the standard holidays.
• 6 months paid parental leave  
• RRSP matching contribution plan
• Wellness benefits
• Awesome opportunities for growth
• Flexible work environment with both remote and in office attendance and fun team building activities
• 2 weeks virtual orientation to learn about our business and meet the broader team upon joining MiQ

Apply Today!

MiQ is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.