Trading Director, ANZ (12 month FTC, Maternity Cover)

Role: Trading Director, ANZ
Location:  Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane offices (2 days WFH) 

Duration: 12 month FTC, Maternity Cover

What you’ll do
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 Trading Director, you’ll have the chance to: 

Lead the Future of Campaign Excellence Across ANZ

🌟 Take the Lead in Campaign Management

• Champion campaign strategy and execution across the ANZ region


• Set the pace and raise the bar—driving team excellence, consistency, and success


• Establish and enforce best-in-class campaign practices and quality standards
  Ensure campaign performance delivers measurable business growth and client retention


• Step in to directly manage high-impact campaigns when strategic execution is needed

⚙ Be the Operational & Technical Anchor

• Be the go-to expert for operational and technical decisions that deliver best in class outcomes for clients


• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve challenges to keep campaigns on track


• Act as the trusted advisor for all ANZ-related questions—internally and with clients


• Drive additional value by upselling clients and showcasing the full power of our product suite

🚀 Drive Innovation in Campaign Operations

• Lead the charge in trading, optimization, reporting, insights, and product innovation
  Bring new ideas to life by turning innovation into everyday best practices


• Inspire and maintain team-wide adoption for impactful changes


• Seamlessly integrate new product features into client campaigns for maximum impact

🤝 Coach, Develop, and Empower Your Team

• Guide and grow a high-performing team of ANZ Traders, with direct oversight of the Trader Manager


• Provide ongoing feedback and strategic input to elevate campaign performance


• Mentor your team to sharpen their soft skills, commercial acumen, and technical abilities


• Create an environment where team members thrive and progress in their careers

📊 Own Financial and Portfolio Performance

• Oversee ANZ campaign portfolio performance, ensuring alignment with delivery goals


• Manage monthly and quarterly targets, pacing, and campaign performance


• Lead end-of-month billing, reconciliation, and financial reporting with confidence

🧭 Shape Strategy at the Highest Level

• Join the ANZ Leadership Team and help steer the direction of trading and operations


• Collaborate on regional strategy, identifying emerging trends and growth opportunities


• Anticipate risks, adapt quickly, and ensure trading activities remain future-focused and results-driven

What you’ll bring  

• Proven experience in hands-on programmatic trading


• Strong understanding of programmatic and a technical, solutions-oriented mindset


• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial growth through trading and operational excellence


• High proficiency with global programmatic platforms such as DV360, The Trade Desk, Xandr, and others


• Understanding of how programmatic integrates with broader marketing strategies like search and social


• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks through to completion


• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently


• Enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment with a test-and-learn mindset


• Clear and professional communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation


• Proven experience in team leadership, talent development, and building high-performing teams


• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across functions and levels


• Strong alignment with MiQ’s values and culture


• Positive, solutions-focused attitude with a desire to grow with the company
  
  

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 something in your background that’s a fit for this role, or another opportunity at MiQ.  If you have a passion for the role, please still apply.

What’s in it for you 
MiQ is incredibly proud to foster a welcoming culture. We do everything possible to make sure everyone feels valued for what they bring. With global teams committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we’re always moving towards becoming an even better place to work. 

Values:

Our values are so much more than statements. They unite MiQers in every corner of the world. They shape the way we work and the decisions we make. And they inspire us to stay true to ourselves and to aim for better. Our values are there to be embraced by everyone, so that we naturally live and breathe them. Just like inclusivity, our values flow through everything we do - no matter how big or small.

• We do what we love - Passion 


• We figure it out - Determination 


• We anticipate the unexpected - Agility 


• We hold each other accountable - Unity


• We dare to be unconventional - Courage  

Benefits: 

Every region and office has specific perks and benefits, but every person joining MiQ can expect:

• A hybrid work environment 


• New hire orientation with job specific onboarding and training  


• Internal and global mobility opportunities 


• Competitive healthcare benefits  


• Bonus and performance incentives 


• Generous annual PTO, paid parental leave, with two additional paid days to acknowledge holidays, cultural events, or inclusion initiatives 


• Employee resource groups designed to connect people across all MiQ regions, drive action, and support our communities

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Equal Opportunity Employer