Job Posting: Corporate Strategy at The Trade Desk

• Moving this post to the job search forum as I think it may get more traction here *

For anyone interested in making the switch to Corporate Development / Corporate Strategy, I'd like to share a job opening on my team at The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) - we're an adtech company focused on transparency and omnichannel buying.

Our team handles a mix of corporate development and strategy. The role is a mixture of Corporate Development (both M&A and capital markets) and strategy (strategic analyses, partnerships, discussions, etc.) with a small amount of IR mixed in. I've been here for 3 years, after both banking (restructuring, 2 years), and credit investing (TPG, 1 year), and I'll soon be leaving to attend business school.

Feel free to DM me to ask any questions.

Job Posting & Link:
https://www.thetradedesk.com/careers/position?gh_…

Finance & Strategy Analyst

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Finance & Strategy team plays a critical role in analyzing and implementing The Trade Desk’s financial and strategic initiatives. The Finance & Strategy Analyst will join a lean team, headed by the SVP of FP&A to assist in modeling, analysis, project management and presentation of critical company operating data. We are looking for a self-starter who not only possesses brilliant analytical skills but also communicates findings confidently and articulately to a wide variety of stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
* Build and maintain complex company operating models with multiple scenarios to evaluate hiring, investment and other operational initiatives
* Collaborate with the FP&A team and department / regional heads to facilitate short- and long-term budgeting and reporting processes
* Summarize key findings into clear and concise presentations to executives and other key business personnel
* Prepare materials for and lead financial review meetings, highlighting variances to forecasts and using insights to drive forecasting improvements and operating decisions
* Collaborate with various finance, operations, and client services teams to investigate strategic initiatives and use quantitative analysis to support executive decision-making processes
* Perform financial due diligence for various corporate finance transactions
* Identify key performance metrics and design reports and dashboards to track insights and drive operating decisions
* Create presentations for Board of Directors’ meetings, investor presentations, and other high-profile meetings
* Assist the Investor Relations team with a range of activities, as needed
* Continuously take on additional responsibility to improve processes, reporting and procedures, and take on other duties as needed to assist the team

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
* Bachelor's degree in an applicable field (finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
* 2+ years of experience in a sophisticated financial role (investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance)
* Strong understanding of corporate finance and accounting concepts
* Proven track record of building meaningful financial models, including advanced cash flow forecasting and valuation models
* Excellent communicator (both written and verbal), with the ability to present to senior management in a clear, concise manner
* Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Exceptional analytical acumen & attention to detail
* Strong business sense, with the ability to understand changing industry forces and focus on relevant KPIs
* Experience with or interest in learning database (SQL, Vertica, etc.) and data visualization software (Tableau, etc.) a plus
* High personal and professional integrity, with a willingness to dig into anything and everything to support the business

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.