The Trade Desk · 2 months ago
Associate Manager, Compensation Strategy & Analysis
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expThe Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. As the Associate Manager of Compensation Strategy and Analysis, you will oversee the planning, analysis, and execution of compensation programs that align with business goals and performance outcomes while leading a high-performance team and delivering strategic insights to senior leadership.
AdvertisingDigital MediaInformation TechnologyInternetMobileNative AdvertisingSocialSoftwareVideo Advertising
Responsibilities
Lead the administration, execution, and optimization of compensation programs that align with performance and company objectives
Oversee variance analysis on employee compensation and performance, translating insights into actionable recommendations
Manage and develop a team responsible for internal compensation ticket resolution, Confluence documentation, and recurring reporting
Serve as the main point of escalation for complex compensation-related questions across internal business units
Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Business Operations to align compensation plans with broader budgeting and forecasting efforts
Present key findings and recommendations to senior leadership in executive-ready formats
Guide the development of automated tools and standardized reporting templates for global use
Ensure compensation policy documentation remains current and aligned with governance standards
Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects focused on employee incentivization and workforce strategy
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in compensation, revenue, sales support, operations, or related field
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and connect compensation outcomes to business performance
Deep expertise in compensation design, administration, and governance
Proven experience managing and developing a team, including oversight of reporting, documentation, and process improvement
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a clear, executive-ready manner
Experience collaborating with HR, Finance, and other business teams to align on shared goals
Proficiency with data systems, reporting tools, and documentation platforms (e.g., Confluence)
Track record of driving process automation and scalable solutions
Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
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
Competitive benefits package
Company
The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk is an online demand-side platform that provides buying tools for digital media buyers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$257.5MKey Investors
Wellington ManagementBridge BankHermes Growth Partners
2021-07-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-09-21IPO
2016-05-09Debt Financing· $125M
Leadership Team
Jeff Green
CEO
Mitch Waters
SVP - Southeast Asia, India, Australia & New Zealand
Recent News
2026-01-06
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