Manager, Data Partnerships Operations

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers -- and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

Who we are:

Data Partnerships is the team that identifies, negotiates with, and manages the providers of data that power many of the Trade Desk's products (think audiences, measurement, identity and more). We pride ourselves on maintaining a robust and vibrant marketplace of data to give our clients a breadth of choice in how they operate on the platform. With more than 200 distinct partner relationships we have a lot of logistics to manage, performance to monitor, and reports to derive and deliver - all in the spirit of maintaining data marketplace vibrancy through growth. The Ops & Analytics team within Data Partnerships supports our global team of Partnership Managers with the tools, process, data and insights they need to efficiently and successfully manage their partner relationships.

Who we are looking for:

The Manager, Data Partnerships Operations is a unique role that sits in the Data Partnerships organization and is tasked with improving internal processes and policies and project managing strategic and operational initiatives at The Trade Desk. You'll also provide support with billing, reporting, and analytics matters on an ongoing basis. You're comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams, including teams in international regions such as Europe and Asia. You're able to manage multiple priorities and perform in a fluid, fast-paced work environment. You have both a service-oriented approach and an operational mindset and love diving into details to solve complex business problems. You have an interest in media and advertising technology.

What you'll do:

• Support operational processes that touch our Data Partners and internal Data Partnership Managers around the globe

• Work cross-functionally to identify operational pain points and create or improve internal processes/policies to address those pain points

• Oversee and manage projects that aim at improving operational gaps and inefficiencies

• Execute, analyze, and distribute regular monthly reporting to help the team track the performance of our Data Partners and internal team KPIs

• Partner with partnership managers and revenue teams to execute our monthly billing operations

• Drive efficiency in our contracting process by monitoring and prioritizing the request queue and providing operational support across Legal and Data Partnerships

• Perform financial and operational analyses to identify risks and opportunities related to The Trade Desk's data partnerships

• Participate in projects and other ad-hoc initiatives as needed to further optimize data operational needs

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or another quantitative field

• 2-5 years of experience in a business operations, finance or accounting role; relevant media, advertising, or technology industry experience preferred

• 2-5 years of project or program management experience highly preferred

• Operational mindset

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, chart-making, and manipulation of large data sets) and PowerPoint; SQL experience preferred

• Strong quantitative abilities, financial aptitude and business acumen

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, fluid environment

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

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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. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be 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 under federal, state, or local law.

[LA JOBS ONLY]The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

[SF JOBS ONLY]Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NY, CO, CA, and WA residents only: In accordance with NY, CO, CA, and WA law, 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, abilities, 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 sales-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.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

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$93,100-$170,600 USD