Business Analyst

Summary

Join StackAdapt, a leading self-serve advertising platform, as a Business Analyst and drive internal process innovation. You will analyze business needs, gather requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective solutions. This role involves liaising between technical teams and business units to ensure smooth project execution and business growth. StackAdapt is a Remote First company, open to candidates located anywhere in Canada. You will be responsible for conducting detailed business analysis, translating business requirements into functional specifications, and identifying opportunities for process improvement. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of business processes, systems, and data analysis
• Experience using process diagramming tools (e.g., Lucid Chart, Microsoft Visio or similar)
• Experience with requirements gathering and documentation
• Proven experience in Salesforce CRM implementation or enhancement, or enterprise applications such as ERP or HCM systems
• Familiarity with APIs, and web app integration platforms (e.g., Workato, Zapier, or similar)
• Proven track record of successfully working on cross-functional projects within an organization
• Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executives, sponsors, team members, stakeholders, and peers
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed business analysis to understand business processes, workflows, and systems
• Gather, document, and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and technical documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Project Managers, Developers, and other specialists, to design and implement solutions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to business operations and systems
• Create comprehensive test cases based on business requirements and functional specifications to ensure the developed solutions meet the business needs
• Lead and support the User Acceptance Testing process, coordinating with Business Users and Developers to facilitate successful testing cycles
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders to support decision-making
• Create detailed business cases for make-or-buy SaaS decisions, providing findings and recommendations to enable informed decisions by leadership and stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress and resolve any issues or roadblocks that may arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in the AdTech industry
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certifications in Business Analysis (CCBA, CBAP)
• Agile Certification
• Six Sigma Yellow or Black Belt
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smartsheets or similar)

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• RRSP matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + Birthdays Off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Full benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!