Trading Manager

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We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manager, Trading to support subscription performance reporting, analysis, and insight generation. Reporting to the VP, Trading, this role plays a key part in ensuring our marketing and commercial teams have timely, accurate performance data and understand the story behind the numbers.

You will support the development of reports, dashboards, and insights across our global subscription performance—tracking acquisition trends, channel efficiency, campaign impact, and regional performance. You will also contribute to analysis that informs commercial target-setting, performance forecasting, and media efficiency.

This is not a campaign execution role. Instead, you will work closely with the Trading, Growth Marketing, Finance, and Data teams to surface opportunities, assess performance risks, and improve reporting tools. It’s an ideal role for someone with strong technical and analytical skills who is eager to work in a high-impact, insight-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Reporting & Analysis

• Build and maintain accurate, timely performance reports and dashboards across markets, channels, and products
• Support weekly and monthly business reviews by preparing data sets, summaries, and insights for senior audiences
• Monitor trends in acquisition, conversion, and media efficiency; flag opportunities or risks as they emerge
• Contribute to ad-hoc analysis to support business decisions, campaign retrospectives, and growth planning

Data Collaboration & Insight Generation

• Work closely with the VP, Trading and Data teams to validate performance data and surface actionable insights
• Collaborate with the Growth Marketing and Brand Marketing teams to understand what’s working—and why
• Assist in the development of benchmark metrics and internal performance targets

Tools & Infrastructure Support

• Partner with the Data, Finance, and Growth Marketing teams to evolve dashboards and performance tools
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across reporting systems, working to improve automation and usability
• Support testing analysis and CRO insights in collaboration with the Testing & Optimisation Manager

Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in trading, commercial, marketing analytics, performance reporting - preferably in a subscription, ecommerce, or digital media business
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with BI tools like Tableau, Looker, or Power BI
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and distill clear, actionable insights
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement
• Effective communicator—able to explain performance drivers to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, data-driven environment

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Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. 

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.