Business Analyst -Supply

Who We Are

Verve has created a more efficient and privacy-focused way to buy and monetize advertising. Verve is an ecosystem of demand and supply technologies fusing data, media, and technology together to deliver results and growth to both advertisers and publishers–no matter the screen or location, no matter who, what, or where a customer is. With 30 offices across the globe and with an eye on servicing forward-thinking advertising customers, Verve’s solutions are trusted by more than 90 of the United States’ top 100 advertisers, 4,000 publishers globally, and the world’s top demand-side platforms. Learn more at www.verve.com.

Verve Group is seeking a highly motivated and data-obsessed Business Analyst to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. We are looking for an individual with exceptional analytical prowess and critical thinking ability, who thrives on solving complex problems. The ideal candidate will be agile in getting tasks done effectively and efficiently, consistently translating insights into actionable solutions. While a confident voice in articulating opinions is a plus, we are committed to fostering this skill through continuous development. If you're passionate about data, eager to drive impact, and possess a solid understanding of business analysis principles, we encourage you to apply. Experience in the AdTech industry is a strong advantage.

This role is available at our Bangalore office with a hybrid work arrangement (work from the office 3 days a week).

• Translate changes in key metrics and KPIs to one (or many) root causes and synthesize multiple data inputs to put those changes into context / follow up actions

• Serve as the in-house expert on Verve’s exchange and all its data relevant to optimizing operational and financial performance

• Ensure the targets are achieved through yield optimization, identifying opportunities for growth, and addressing account underperformance

• Develop well-organized insightful reports, dashboards, and other forms of data visualizations to support strategic business decisions

• Build custom dashboards and perform ad hoc analysis using a variety of business intelligence tools including Tableau, SQL, and MS Excel/Google Sheets to aid in effective business decisions and to provide ongoing monitoring and supporting analytic

• Manage and support ad-hoc projects to provide business insights, troubleshoot problems, and provide process improvement

• Extract business insights from analysis and provide data-driven solutions to support strategic recommendations to executive management

• Act in a consultative role for supporting sales in analytics-related discussions with clients, agencies, and their respective account management, analytics, and investment teams

• Data & Business Analysis: Dive into vast datasets, extract meaningful insights, and identify trends that impact business performance 

• Strategy planning and execution: Translate insights into custom strategies to relevant business partners and carry out execution

• Reporting and Dashboard Creation: Develop reports and dashboards to visualize and communicate key metrics to stakeholders

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with demand, supply, and product teams to align business strategies and provide analytical support

• Opportunity Identification: Actively spot patterns and opportunities, contributing to the development of innovative strategies for growth

• Presentation: Create and deliver presentations to senior management, translating complex data into actionable business recommendations

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field.

• 4+ years of online advertising and analytical experience building dashboards, creating reports, and querying data for internal stakeholders to recommending a course of action

• Analytical Skills: Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, others) and techniques with a keen ability to interpret complex data sets. 

• Business Acumen: An understanding of the Ad tech industry (Adexchange/SSPs/DSPs/Ad mediation/Agency/Trading desks) is nice to have and the ability to relate data insights to business strategy

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex findings in a clear and concise manner

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work seamlessly across cross-functional teams and contribute effectively to collaborative projects

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and offer creative solutions

• Initiator- Active on feet to initiate new discussions and turn them into meaningful executions.
  Must haves:

• Excel - Advanced

• SQL - Intermediate

Nice to have:

Looker, Python, Tableau, Power query, PowerBI, and any other data analysis tools

What We Offer

• Be part of a multicultural team that is bringing advertising to the next level

• You will learn and evolve in an empowering environment characterized by entrepreneurial actions

• Responsibility, independence, and an opportunity to participate in projects that have a significant impact on Verve’s success

• 3 Wellness days per year (in Q1, Q2 & Q3) and Employee Assistance Program to help you maintain your well-being

• Enhance your professional skills with a yearly training budget and improve your language skills through German and/or English classes

• Work and Travel Program (monthly raffle after 2 years of employment)

• We are eager to build a great team together and we appreciate your help through our Employee Referral Bonus

• Align your interests with the company's success and take part in our Employee Shares Purchase Plan

• You will be entitled to 19 holidays per year in addition to any of the public/bank holidays

• Personalized Benefits Platform; with a budget of 4100 INR/month, you can choose the benefits that fit you best from the following options:

• Mobility and travel

• Entertainment and food

• Fitness and healthcare

• Enjoy food and beverage benefits with colleagues and have fun during team events

• Medical insurance for self and family

Verve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.