Senior Trading Specialist

The Trade Desk is changing how global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world with a media buying platform that delivers insightful, relevant ad experiences. We value the diverse experiences and perspectives each person brings and are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

If you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally connected team, we want to talk.

• A client services all‑star who enjoys teaching clients how to launch successful campaigns using data‑driven decisioning.
• Skilled at troubleshooting campaigns, handling large data sets, and presenting insights to clients.
• A strong contributor to building The Trade Desk's presence and culture in Sydney, embodying grit, agility, openness, and full‑heartedness.
• Experienced in working with some of the largest global brands.

• Spearhead strategy development to keep clients competitive in areas such as first‑party data management, activation, CTV consolidation, and retail measurement.
• Lead data‑driven conversations using the The Trade Desk platform and custom reporting to provide insights and tell client stories about advertising impact on business results.
• Consult with clients on campaign goals and strategies to maximize the platform's value.
• Operate as a power user of The Trade Desk UI and enable clients to become power users to plan, execute, optimize, and scale campaigns.
• Collaborate with Account Management and Sales to educate clients, grow the portfolio, and keep buyers informed about evolving product solutions.
• Build and own relationships with client planning, trading, and analytics teams; empower clients to be self‑service where appropriate.
• Troubleshoot advanced technical problems including performance issues, measurement discrepancies, and targeting constraints.
• Develop standard methodologies within Client Services and collaborate with Product Marketing to create training collateral and customer‑facing guides; train and onboard new teammates.
• Mentorship opportunities available to explore future management roles.

• 5+ years of consultative, client‑facing work in ad tech (DSP experience is a plus), digital marketing, finance, or other data‑heavy industries.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment with self‑driven education.
• Outstanding problem‑solving and analytical skills; ability to distill complex data into clear insights.
• Interest in understanding platform mechanics and acting as a conduit between clients and product teams to improve the platform over time.
• Confident presenting to clients and peers; comfortable collaborating cross‑functionally and navigating ambiguous problems.
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to wrangle very large data sets.

The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are 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 by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accessible hiring processes for all applicants.