Functional Analyst

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Analyze business needs and workflows, document functional requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to design and implement suitable solutions. Coordinate developer priorities, validate testing and production deployments, and communicate project progress while supporting user acceptance testing.

Job details

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-site) Who We Are Valnet Inc., the world’s premier digital media investment company, owns and operates over 27 highly authoritative brands across various verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, and travel. Specializing in acquiring, operating, and growing properties that are mission-critical in their respective environments, Valnet is at the forefront of media investment. The Opportunity Valnet is seeking a highly analytical, knowledgeable and driven Functional Analyst to join a multi-functional development team. The Functional Analyst will be a key player in bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions. In this role, will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify needs. You will also work closely with developer tech leads, to scope out and design solutions, which ensure that our systems and applications align with business goals. Responsibilities Conduct thorough analysis and propose solutions and workflows to identify areas for improvement. Create clear documentation of functional procedures, specifications, and business processes to guide end users. Be an authority on system functionality and help guide stakeholders’ education of new features. Work closely with development teams to ensure the successful implementation of business requirements. Participate in the design and testing phases to validate that solutions meet functional requirements. Manage project distribution and prioritization for a team of technical developers. Validate and approve projects deployment to the production environment. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop test scenarios and ensure that testing adequately covers functional requirements. Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and assist in resolving any issues that arise. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project progress, escalate issues as needed, and ensure that expectations are managed appropriately. Requirements Bachelor's degree in related field or science related. 3-10 years relevant work experience (e.g. for an online publisher or web app developer) will be reviewed as an equivalence to a. degree. Proven experience as an IT Functional Analyst or in a similar IT role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Obsession over details and clarity of information. Experience working with web applications. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Why work for us? Valnet offers careers for the driven. Every new hire has the opportunity to go beyond their day to day and have a truly meaningful impact on the business. Your career has the potential to evolve and is ripe with opportunities to expand and diversify year over year. Hard work and dedication are well rewarded through competitive compensation plans, bonus structures, and perks catered to your work location.

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Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related or science-related field, or 3–10 years of relevant experience as an equivalent. Candidates should have experience as an IT Functional Analyst or in a similar role, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, web application experience, and effective communication and teamwork skills.