Deal Operations Analyst

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.The Revenue Operations team drives seamless growth by optimizing the end-to-end revenue lifecycle. Within this team, Deal Operations focuses on PMPs/deals, keeping our global deal ecosystem (Prebid, GAM, Yahoo Backstage) running smoothly. Put simply, we create, execute, merchandise, and manage deals to maximize and protect revenue. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with deep expertise in the programmatic ecosystem, including header bidding, demand channels (DSPs, DMPs, SSPs), media campaign optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and account teams to build trusted relationships.Responsibilities:Execute and troubleshoot deals, including managing the Deal Ops JIRA queue to meet SLAs and customer expectations.Understand Yahoo’s programmatic transaction framework to effectively manage deal workflows.Partner with cross-functional teams (Yield, Partner Management, Sales, Product, Engineering) to ensure deal workflows are considered in new pilots, products, and processes.Analyze and optimize high-revenue deals, detect anomalies, and manage escalations in partnership with Sales and internal partners.Work with large data sets to uncover insights, build reports/dashboards, and clearly present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.Improve and automate internal processes to reduce manual work and future-proof against errors.Define and promote best practices for deal execution, ensuring compliance with policy, pricing, partner fees, and privacy requirements.Collaborate with Product Management to prioritize deal feature requests and influence roadmap development.Drive innovation and new approaches to deal management across platforms (Prebid, GAM, Yahoo Backstage).Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).5+ years in operations, analytics, or project management within an advertising or media company.Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret data and extract insights using Excel, Tableau, or other BI tools.Proven experience working in a matrixed organization and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.Creative problem solver with adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Exceptional communication and presentation skills.Strong organizational and time management abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in digital/programmatic advertising.Background partnering with media sales and account management teams.Familiarity with programmatic media tools. (Google Ad Manager, DSP/SSP UIs)SQL knowledge (preferred but not required).Experience building Looker dashboards.The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.The compensation for this position ranges from $72,750.00 - $151,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.Currently work for Yahoo? 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