Ad Operations Analyst

Smadex Smadex is a leading advertising technology company founded in Barcelona in 2010 and sold to American-based and stock‑listed Entravision in 2018 (NYSE::EVC). We power campaigns for Apps, Games and Brands across Mobile and CTV using advanced machine learning and optimized creative strategies to deliver results. Smadex is one of the fastest growing DSPs and we are adding talent to fuel our ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond. Ad Operations Analyst We are looking for an Ad Operations Analyst to join our team, to set up the campaigns buying strategies on Smadex DSP and make sure they reach our client’s goals through daily monitoring and optimization. The candidate should have a mix of business‑oriented and analytical mindset, to understand the short and long term challenges the mobile advertising campaigns are facing and use the tons of data available to get powerful insights to resolve them and create the most effective strategies and algorithms to help improve the Smadex platform. This is a full‑time position based in Barcelona Your tasks and responsibilities: Leverage the programmatic ecosystem and attribution knowledge to build, operate, analyze and optimize campaigns following the best strategies to achieve our clients’ goals. Manage and grow your own client portfolio, within a variety of verticals, KPI’s (CPM’s, IPM’s, CPI’s, CPA’s, ROAS, etc) and budgets. Highly performance‑focused. Analyze large, complex data sets containing the behavior of millions of mobile users worldwide to provide the right strategic and operational decisions. Obtain insights from our campaign portfolio, to make decisions that will directly impact on our company revenue. A/B test different variable changes using Smadex DSP and share the results among the team to keep improving performance. Help develop and improve our product tools and processes to ensure data influences decisions at all levels of the company. Effective communication is required. What are we looking for: 1+ year of experience in a similar role. Knowledge of digital programmatic buying (performance focused) is a BIG plus. Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering preferable, if not in Business or Economics. Data and performance driven mindset and proven working experience in large data sets, understanding of analytic methodologies for data evaluation. Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze key metrics to optimize campaigns and meet client’s KPIs. Ability to adapt and adjust to regular changes in priorities due to the nature of our fast driven environment. Feedback hungry, critical thinking, high resolution, working autonomy and working ethic are a MUST. Excellent command of Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken are mandatory. Proven ability to solve data‑related problems using creative thinking. Experience working with different teams. SQL/Python/R experience is a plus. Desire to build the biggest company in the world. Please note that we do NOT provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates without a legal permit to work in Spain won’t be considered. What is in it for you: Integrate a highly motivated and young team. Great compensation package. Top location at the heart of Barcelona in a penthouse office with a rooftop terrace, barbecue, and a fully stocked fridge. Work from home: 2 days/week. Private Health Insurance. Access to LinkedIn Learning. Meal vouchers – Tickets Restaurant monthly allowance. Monthly gym allowance: Choose between DiR Gym and Wellhub. Regular team‑building events. Fun and friendly work environment with talented marketers and engineers from over 40+ countries. And more #J-18808-Ljbffr