Staff Analyst, Commercial Analytics

The Trade Desk•Los Angeles, CA

16h

About The Position

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: Commercial Operations is comprised of four sub-organizations that work in concert to accelerate revenue growth in a consistent, scalable, data-driven way. We build and maintain the system that enables revenue growth and commercial performance — providing the infrastructure, insight, and partnership that enable The Trade Desk to grow revenue predictably and at scale. Within Commercial Operations, Commercial Analytics provides the data-driven insights and pipeline intelligence that help commercial leaders make better decisions faster and increase revenue velocity. We partner across Revenue Operations, Business Technology, Client Operations, Sales, Finance, and Client Service to solve critical problems: creating a single source of truth for commercial performance data, extending pipeline visibility, delivering push/pull analytics for in-process and up-for-renewal deals, and building signal-based recommendations through AI and automation that connect decisioning patterns to revenue outcomes. We are seeking a Staff Analyst, Commercial Analytics to own and deliver high-impact analytical projects that drive revenue and uncover new commercial opportunities. This role is a senior individual contributor position that combines deep analytical capability with strategic business judgment. You will translate complex commercial challenges into structured programs, build the stakeholder relationships necessary to drive adoption, and partner with Data Science and technical counterparts to ensure analytical rigor across everything we deliver. At The Trade Desk, you will sit at the intersection of commercial strategy and data — shaping how the organization identifies growth, evaluates performance, and makes decisions that move revenue. This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior Sales, RevOps, and cross-functional leadership.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in business analytics, strategy, revenue operations, consulting, or a similar role with progressive responsibility for strategic initiatives and stakeholder management.
Advanced SQL skills with hands-on experience querying large datasets in relational databases (e.g., Snowflake, Vertica, Redshift, BigQuery).
Working knowledge of data architecture concepts, including relational database design, data pipelines, and data quality management.
Demonstrated experience leading analytical programs or research initiatives that informed senior-level decisions and drove measurable business impact.
Ability to combine data analytics with sound business intuition, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders at all levels including senior and executive leadership.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information.
Strong communication and presentation skills with proven ability to build relationships and influence decision-making.
Analytical mindset with experience creating strategic plans, setting success metrics, and adapting them based on performance.
Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana) and comfort leading work within structured workflow processes.
Experience working with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and GTM data sources.
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience in programmatic or digital advertising — including familiarity with product features, buying models, and campaign dynamics — is a strong plus.
Python or other programming experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic lead for commercial analytics, driving revenue growth and uncovering new commercial opportunities through influence and results.
Own and deliver high-impact analytical projects that directly drive revenue outcomes and surface new growth opportunities across the commercial organization.
Proactively anticipate business needs and advance initiatives aligned with commercial priorities; translate complex datasets into actionable insights that inform go-to-market strategy and account planning.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Marketing, Sales Strategy, Training, Product, Finance, RevOps) to align efforts and ensure seamless execution of commercial initiatives.
Manage multiple interconnected initiatives in a complex, matrixed environment; deliver on time and meet strategic objectives.
Serve as trusted advisor to senior executives on revenue trends, opportunities, and risks; synthesize analytics into clear narratives for executive decision-making.
Partner with Data Science and technical counterparts to scope analytical approaches, validate methodology, and ensure strategic questions are framed with quantitative rigor.
Influence leadership by proactively seeking and framing opportunities and identifying business risks; establish best practices for analytics, governance, and measurement.
Lead change management related to systems, processes, and org design; customer-first approach and drive adoption of new ways of working.
Represent team needs in the design and development of processes and tooling; ensure perspective is reflected in regional initiatives and scalable solutions.

Benefits

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
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