Trading Specialist
- Pay
- $62,100 – $113,800 per year
- Location
- Chicago, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- consultative selling
- ad tech
- Excel
- Power BI
Also useful
- Vertica
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
What you'll do
- Collaborate with both Account Managers and Business Development colleagues to help drive performance and account growth
- Troubleshoot campaign setup and performance issues across multiple channels including Display, Online Video, and Connected TV
- Provide feedback to Product Managers to ideate on platform and product improvements
- Utilize excel and other advanced analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI, to analyze large sets of data and create actionable insights
- Be comfortable presenting data and insights to client stakeholders
- Start to build strong relationships with agency and brand direct stakeholders to drive forward business and meet client needs
- Work with agency traders and planners to setup campaigns and provide optimization recommendations to ensure budgets deliver in full as well as hitting client KPIs
- Become a platform expert who can consult and educate clients on new product updates, platform best practices, and industry news
Who you are
- 2+ years of consultative, client-facing work within ad tech, digital marketing, finance or other data-heavy, industries.
- Comfortable with client management and day to day communication
- Strong ability to communicate complex topics to agency and brand direct stakeholders
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize client asks as well as long term projects
- Strong quantitative skills using tools such as MS Excel, Vertica and Power BI
- Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and internal stakeholders as well as work independently on daily tasks
Additional information
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. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location.
All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions.
Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year.
Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Pay and benefits
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to
Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave
At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $62,100—$113,800 USD
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About The Trade Desk
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 Trading Team works with Account Management and Business Development to provide strategic recommendations to retain clients and grow their business. The main responsibilities of a Trading Specialist are to provide detailed performance and pacing recommendations and be a platform expert who can not only teach the nuances to clients but can actively navigate and utilize the platform themselves. Trading Specialists should eventually be viewed as a consultants to clients who are aiming to drive the strongest performance possible.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
From The Trade Desk's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Trading Specialist role at The Trade Desk?
The Trading Specialist posting at The Trade Desk states compensation of $62,100 – $113,800 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on The Trade Desk's official career site.
Where is the Trading Specialist job at The Trade Desk located?
This Trading Specialist position at The Trade Desk is located in Chicago, IL (On-site). Always check The Trade Desk's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Trading Specialist at The Trade Desk?
For the Trading Specialist role, The Trade Desk highlights 2+ years of relevant experience; experience with consultative selling, ad tech, Excel, Power BI. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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