SEM Senior Analyst executing paid search campaigns for Citi. Handling day-to-day builds, QA, and monitoring of paid search campaigns focusing on optimization and compliance.
Responsibilities
Upload and structure campaigns in Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, including ad groups, keywords, match types, and bid strategies
Write and traffic ad copy variations, ensuring alignment with brand tone and compliance requirements
Implement sitelinks, callouts, structured snippets, and other ad extensions
Apply audience targeting, geotargeting, device bid adjustments, and scheduling
Apply UTMs, click trackers, and Floodlight/Conversion tags
Test tags in GTM and validate firing in QA tools before launch
Confirm alignment with analytics team tracking documentation
Perform structured QA checks: ad approval status, correct URLs, negative keyword coverage, budget caps, and proper account hierarchy
Validate campaign builds against compliance requirements (disclaimers, negative keywords, etc.)
Ensure proper account hygiene, deduplication of keywords, ad rotation settings, bid strategy checks
Check daily budget pacing, CTR, CPC, and conversion trends; flag anomalies
Run “morning health checks” on campaign performance dashboards
Generate weekly campaign performance reports with commentary
Set up A/B or multivariate ad copy and landing page tests
Monitor test performance, capture results, and report insights back to Managers/Strategists
Maintain build trackers, QA logs, and pacing sheets
Document learnings from campaign builds to improve SOPs
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made
Requirements
2 – 5 years of experience in SEM execution
Strong working knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, SA360, GA4, and Excel/Sheets
Meticulous attention to detail and process discipline
Strong analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot quickly
Hands-on keyboard agency experience a plus
Prior experience working in highly-regulated industries preferred
Education: Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
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