Trader

MiQ is looking for a Trader to join the team. The successful candidate will be empowered to directly trade and execute programmatic media campaigns across a diverse portfolio of business.

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

We’re MiQ, a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. We connect data from multiple sources to do interesting, exciting, business-problem-solving things for our clients. We’re experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we’re always ready to react and solve challenges quickly, to make sure our clients are always spending their media investments on the right things in the right places.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Set up of campaigns, including monitoring optimizations, developing campaign strategy, and ideating with Sales, Account Management, and Analysis teams.
• Ongoing general campaign analysis and optimization.
• Trading decisions (Bidding and buying of online media).
• Regular monitoring of each campaign’s performance.
• Working with Sales, Account Management, and Analysis Team to ensure campaign performance is strong and client objections are being met.
• Liaising with MiQ’s Analysis Team to ensure correct variables are identified in each campaign.
• Retaining clients through delivering against ROI objectives including achieving a variety of KPIs and optimizations.
• Scaling campaigns; increasing bookings month on month.
• Regular client reporting and feedback.
• Ongoing tracking and generating end of month billing reports for clients.
• Custom campaign planning, management, and reporting.
• Working with MiQ’s business support teams on Ad Trafficking, Client Reporting and Insights, Screenshots, Pixel Generation, and General troubleshooting.
• Ongoing communication with international counterparts to ensure global standards are met.
• Managing client relationships specific to client performance by collaborating with Sales, Account Management, and Strategy teams.
• Maintain a working understanding of the company structure and analysis platform and products.
• Working with local and global legal teams on Smart Camp Automation.
• Working with local Trader Manager to assist in market OKRs.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks.

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience trading in DSP(s).
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• The ability to work with large datasets in advanced Excel files.
• A working knowledge of statistical models.
• A start-up mindset.
• Attention to detail and the ability to proactively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative skills with both internal and external teams.
• Coding experience is a plus.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accountability.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently, and identify potential risks.
• Flexible and adaptable as a team player with strong communication skills.
• A can-do attitude to provide energy, drive and enthusiasm.
• A dream to grow your career as the company scales.
• Alignment with MiQ's core values.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 2 weeks virtual orientation to learn about our business and meet the broader team upon joining MiQ.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in British Columbia, MiQ is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000.