Programmatic Associate Trader

Role : Programmatic Associate Trader Location : Manila, Philippines (Hybrid) Reports to: Trading Manager The opportunity We’re MiQ, a global programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so you will be too. No matter the role or the location, we’re all united in the vision to lead the programmatic industry and make it better. As a Programmatic Associate Trader , you’ll play a critical execution role within the Center of Success (CoS), supporting campaign delivery across the JAPAC region. You’ll work closely with Traders, Account Managers, Data & Analytics (DnA), Product and other internal teams to ensure campaigns are set up accurately, monitored closely and delivered to a high standard. You’ll own the campaign set-up, monitoring, optimization, reporting and troubleshooting that underpin successful campaign delivery and client growth. This role is designed for someone earlier in their career who wants to build strong foundations in programmatic trading. It is ideal for someone who enjoys detail, structure, data and problem-solving What you’ll be doing Your main responsibilities will include: 1. Campaign management & delivery Manage multiple campaigns and deadlines while maintaining high-quality output and attention to detail. Maintain a high level of attention to detail and timeline discipline so deliverables meet MiQ’s quality standards and partner expectations. Deliver consistent and timely reporting and commentary. 2. Performance reporting & discrepancy management Prepare and deliver regular campaign performance reports that are accurate, well-structured and useful for internal and external stakeholders. Monitor live campaign performance against benchmarks, flagging pacing, delivery and performance issues early. Perform systematic discrepancy checks between ad server, DSP and client systems, helping to identify root causes and support resolution. 3. Campaign Optimization Own and support mid-flight campaign optimisation 4. Troubleshooting & quality assurance Troubleshoot delivery, pacing, targeting, creative and tracking issues, collaborating with Traders, Ad Operations and other teams as needed. Generate and validate tracking pixels for campaign measurement, ensuring accurate implementation before launch. Ensure all campaign setups (targeting, budgets, flight dates, creatives, pixels) are correct and ready for launch. 5. Collaboration, continuous learning & improvement Work cross-functionally with Traders, Account Managers, Sales, DnA and other internal stakeholders across regions, building strong relationships and navigating differences to find solutions. Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, adapting your style to drive positive outcomes. Bring curiosity and a continuous‑improvement mindset, contributing ideas that improve efficiency, accuracy, and impact in our operational workflows. Build exposure to programmatic trading by supporting basic campaign activation tasks, helping with pre‑ and post‑campaign analysis, and progressing through agreed platform learning paths and certifications (e.g. DV360, The Trade Desk, social platforms) as part of your development plan. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Genuine interest in digital media, advertising and/or programmatic. Strong organisation and attention to detail. Analytical mindset and confidence working with data. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Proactive and learning-oriented approach. Problem-solving mindset. Strong alignment with MiQ’s core values and culture, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing team. A can‑do attitude that brings energy, drive and enthusiasm to your work. A dream to grow your career as the company scales, with interest in developing into a Trader role. We’ve highlighted some key skills, experience and requirements for this role. But please don’t worry if you don’t meet every single one. Our talent team strives to find the best people. They might see…