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Programmatic Trading Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

TripleLift

Trading Specialist

Toronto, ON · On-site

Minimum of 3 years of experience in ad operations, campaign management, or programmatic trading (SSP, DSP, Exchange, or agency-side). * Previous experience in various DSPs required. * Strong problem ...

WPP Media

Director, Programmatic

Toronto, ON

You will also be expected to be the team's strongest programmatic trader and should be a source of expertise and point of escalation for all aspects of the execution of a programmatic campaign ...

Dentsu Aegis Network

Buyer, Programmatic

Toronto, ON

CA$55K - CA$60K/yr

Dentsu programmatic is shaping the future of programmatic and is looking for the next rising star ... This includes, but not limited to, DV360, Amazon, Teads/TAM, and The Trade Desk (TTD) * Solid ...

Omnicom

Manager, Programmatic

Toronto, ON · On-site

Master's degree a plus Strong knowledge of and skill using The Trade Desk, DV360, Yahoo DSP, Amazon ... programmatic buying, and remarketing Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and balance time across ...

Miqdigital

Paid Social, Specialist

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

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 ...

WPP Media

Account Manager, Activation

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Manage paid search, paid social, and programmatic media campaigns (Google Ads, Bing, Meta/Facebook/Instagram, X/Twitter, Snap, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, DV360, The Trade Desk) * Create, manage and ...

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Trader Interactive

Account Executive, Media

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

At Trader Interactive, we make buying and selling a great experience. We're a group of go-getters ... Solid knowledge of digital media and marketplaces, including direct IO, programmatic guaranteed ...

Cluep

Ad Operations Coordinator

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$60K - CA$75K/yr

Minimum 1 year experience in media trading; programmatic required. * Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Pivot table, Conditional Formatting, etc). * A solid knowledge of technical market ...

Resolver

Senior Manager, Consulting - S&I

Toronto, ON · On-site

$210.26 - $231.29/hr

Identify and address systemic risks and performance gaps at a programmatic level. * Drive ... Guide prioritization and trade-offs across competing initiatives. Strategic Partnership & Growth ...

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What is the difference between Programmatic Trading vs Programmatic Buying?

AspectProgrammatic TradingProgrammatic Buying
DefinitionManaging automated digital ad transactions through trading platforms.The process of purchasing digital ad inventory automatically via software.
FocusExecution, optimization, and management of ad campaigns.Purchasing ad space efficiently using programmatic platforms.
CredentialsKnowledge of ad tech, data analysis, and trading platforms.Understanding of digital advertising, media buying, and data.

Programmatic Trading involves managing and optimizing automated ad transactions, often requiring skills in trading platforms and data analysis. Programmatic Buying focuses on the actual purchase of ad inventory through automated systems. While related, Programmatic Trading emphasizes the management and strategy, whereas Programmatic Buying centers on the purchasing process.

How much do programmatic traders make?

Programmatic traders typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $120,000, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the trading environment. Senior or specialized traders with advanced skills in data analysis and trading platforms can earn higher compensation, often supplemented with bonuses based on performance.

What does a programmatic trading do?

A programmatic trader uses automated systems and algorithms to buy and sell digital advertising space in real-time. They analyze data, optimize campaigns, and use tools like demand-side platforms (DSPs) to execute trades efficiently and at scale. This role requires knowledge of digital advertising, data analysis, and programming skills.

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Trading Specialist

Toronto, ON • On-site

TripleLift
Marketing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview
TripleLift is seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Trading Specialist to support the activation and ongoing success of our advertiser partners. As part of our Demand team, you'll serve as the primary technical operational contact for clients, ensuring campaigns are set up correctly, tags are QAd, performance is monitored, and issues are resolved quickly.

This role is client-facing, requiring a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and strong communication. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly with advertisers, agencies, and trading desks to troubleshoot issues, validate campaign details, and deliver seamless activations that drive results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned accounts, building strong relationships with their operational & technical teams.
  • Provide consultative activation support for advertiser and agency partners for all TripleLift formats across all integrated DSPs. 
  • Monitor campaigns to ensure successful performance, delivery and pacing; proactively flag risks or opportunities for optimization & upsells.
  • Ownership of end-to-end troubleshooting from campaign and creative setup, discrepancy resolution, and exchange-level technical issues. 
  • Is the first line of support for technical, operational, and product-related client questions.
  • Internally partner with product & engineering teams to provide feedback on tooling as well as resolve product gaps and issues.
  • Be the technical & operational stakeholder on presentations with clients, is comfortable presenting and speaking to data, technical and functionality related questions from advertisers. 
  • Become a TripleLift expert who can consult and educate clients on TripleLift's products and external facing tools, inclusive of providing tooling demos, new product updates and best practices. 
  • Utilize Excel, Google Sheets and other advanced analytics tools, such as Omni to analyze large sets of data and create actionable insights.
  • Build custom dashboards and proactively monitor data to identify liquidity blockers or campaign issues.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in ad operations, campaign management, or programmatic trading (SSP, DSP, Exchange, or agency-side).
  • Previous experience in various DSPs required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot delivery and technical issues.
  • Strong time management skills, able to meet deadlines and prioritize as needed.
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with trafficking, QA, or reporting tools a plus.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills; able to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with the programmatic ecosystem (DSPs, SSPs, ad servers, tracking solutions).
  • Basic SQL knowledge or willingness to learn SQL is highly preferred.
  • Highly organized and process-driven with a bias toward execution and accountability.

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