Business Analyst for Influencer Marketing Platform
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
Business Analyst Needed: Complete Business & Technical Documentation for Influencer Marketing SaaS Platform – Existing Foundation Available
◉ Overview
We are building a SaaS-based Influencer Marketing & Management Platform for Saudi Arabia & GCC markets. This platform will enable brands, agencies, and e-commerce businesses to discover influencers, manage campaigns, track ROI, process payments, and ensure compliance with local regulations (GCAM, VAT, PDPL).
We already have a foundational business concept document that outlines the vision, target market, monetization strategies, technical considerations, and key operational workflows. The Business Analyst will not be starting from scratch but rather expanding, structuring, and refining the documentation to meet industry standards for software development.
This documentation will be used by our development team to build the platform and must be clear, comprehensive, and technically structured.
◉ What We Have Done So Far
We have created an initial business concept document (Influencer Platform E-Book), which provides:
✅ Project Vision & Goals – Why the platform exists & the problems it solves.
✅ Target Market & Audience – Brands, agencies, e-commerce, and influencers in Saudi & GCC.
✅ Unique Value Proposition – AI-driven influencer discovery, escrow payments, fraud detection, compliance tracking.
✅ Revenue Model – Subscription tiers, commission-based earnings, e-commerce affiliate tracking.
✅ Success Metrics (KPIs) – User growth, campaign performance, revenue milestones.
✅ User Personas & Roles – Admins, influencers, brands, agencies, compliance officers.
✅ Core Features – Influencer discovery, campaign management, analytics, payment processing, compliance automation.
✅ Basic API Research – Identified key integrations for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn, Shopify, WooCommerce.
✅ Technology Stack (Preliminary) – React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS Middle East, Oracle Cloud KSA, STC Cloud.
✅ Regulatory Considerations – VAT compliance (Saudi 15%, UAE 5%), PDPL (Saudi data protection law), GCAM licensing.
◉ What Needs to Be Completed
We now need a Business Analyst to expand, refine, and structure this information into formal documentation suitable for developers. This includes:
1️⃣ Business Requirements Document (BRD)
- Purpose: Clearly define business objectives and requirements.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Expand our vision, market analysis, revenue model, success metrics, and UVP.
✔ Add competitor analysis and potential industry trends.
✔ Structure the business case for API integrations & e-commerce feasibility.
2️⃣ Functional Requirements Specification (FRS)
- Purpose: Define detailed functionalities and system workflows
- Develop a plan for collecting and analyzing user feedback during the platform's initial phases.
- Outline the requirements for ensuring mobile compatibility across different devices
- Provide detailed specifications and acceptance criteria for each UI component..
- Create comprehensive integration testing scenarios for each third-party API.
- Develop a plan for supporting multiple languages and local formats in the GCC region.
- Define detailed permissions and access controls for different user roles.
- Develop guidelines for user-friendly error messages and system alerts.
- Specify the requirements and data points for the platform's analytics dashboard.
- Create user stories and workflows for the initial onboarding process of influencers and brands.
- Define performance and scalability testing criteria to ensure the platform can handle growth..
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Convert our feature list into structured functional requirements.
✔ Define user stories, use cases, and workflows for campaign creation, influencer verification, and payments.
✔ Create workflow diagrams (e.g., campaign approval, influencer payout, fraud detection).
✔ Develop acceptance criteria for feature testing.
3️⃣ Technical Requirements Document (TRD)
- Purpose: Outline the system architecture, API integrations, security, and compliance.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Refine our high-level system architecture diagram.
✔ Complete API integration documentation (authentication, data limitations, compliance).
✔ Define security standards (OAuth 2.0, AES-256 encryption, PDPL & GDPR compliance).
✔ Outline performance, scalability, and DevOps strategy.
4️⃣ UI/UX Design Documentation
- Purpose: Define the user experience and visual guidelines.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Work with UI/UX designers to create wireframes and user flow diagrams.
✔ Develop a basic style guide for branding consistency.
5️⃣ Database & Data Model Documentation
? Purpose: Define the data structure and relationships.
? Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Create an ERD (Entity-Relationship Diagram) for database relationships.
✔ Define data schemas (fields, constraints, indexing).
✔ Document data flow and synchronization logic.
6️⃣ API Documentation
- Purpose: Provide clear API integration guidelines for developers.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Expand research on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn APIs.
✔ Document API endpoints, authentication methods, rate limits.
✔ Define error handling and data exchange protocols.
7️⃣ Integration & Third-Party Services Plan
- Purpose: Clarify API-based services and dependencies.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Document e-commerce integration feasibility (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento).
✔ Provide technical recommendations for influencer sales tracking.
✔ Define legal & financial compliance requirements for Saudi & GCC markets.
8️⃣ Project Plan & Roadmap
- Purpose: Set clear milestones and delivery expectations.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Finalize development phases, timelines, dependencies, and risk management strategies.
✔ Structure a release plan for MVP, beta testing, and full launch.
9️⃣ Testing & Quality Assurance Strategy
- Purpose: Ensure software meets functional and security standards.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Define unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing strategies.
✔ Develop test cases & scenarios for each platform feature.
◉ Ideal Candidate Requirements
✔ Proven experience in business analysis & SaaS product documentation.
✔ Expertise in API research, compliance frameworks, and data security.
✔ Familiarity with Saudi & GCC regulations (GCAM, VAT, PDPL, Signit.sa).
✔ Experience working on SaaS platforms, influencer marketing, or digital advertising is a plus.
✔ Ability to work with technical teams to refine architecture and compliance details.
◉ Deliverables & Milestones for Business Analyst
The table below outlines the deliverables, their respective milestones, expected completion timeline, and payment allocation per milestone (negotiable based on scope and complexity).
Milestone 1: Business Requirements Document (BRD) – Week 1 (15%)
Milestone 2: Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) – Week 2 (20%)
Milestone 3: Technical Requirements Document (TRD) – Week 3 (20%)
Milestone 4: Database & Data Model Documentation – Week 3 (10%)
Milestone 5: API Documentation – Week 4 (10%)
Milestone 6: Integration & Third-Party Services Plan – Week 4 (10%)
Milestone 7: UI/UX Design Documentation – Week 5 (10%)
Milestone 8: Project Plan & Roadmap – Week 6 (5%)
Milestone 9: Testing & Quality Assurance Strategy – Week 6 (5%)
Total Project Duration: 6-8 Weeks
The Business Analyst will work iteratively, ensuring each milestone is delivered within the expected timeframe. Payment will be milestone-based, with a total of 100% payment distributed over 9 milestones.
Total Expected Timeline: 6 Weeks (Max 8 Weeks with Revisions)
Payment Model: Milestone-based payments upon completion of each deliverable.
◉ How to Apply
Interested candidates should provide:
✅ Portfolio of previous BRD, FRS, TRD, API Research documents.
✅ A proposal outlining your approach to completing this project.
✅ Estimated timeline for delivering the documentation.
✅ Fixed pricing breakdown per deliverable.
◉ Selection Criteria & Weighting
API Research & Documentation Quality 25%
E-Commerce Integration Feasibility Analysis 10%
GCC Regulatory Compliance Knowledge 15%
Technical Expertise & Scalability Plan 20%
Payment & Financial Compliance Integration 15%
Pricing & Cost Efficiency 10%
Post-Development Support & Maintenance 5%
◉ Overview
We are building a SaaS-based Influencer Marketing & Management Platform for Saudi Arabia & GCC markets. This platform will enable brands, agencies, and e-commerce businesses to discover influencers, manage campaigns, track ROI, process payments, and ensure compliance with local regulations (GCAM, VAT, PDPL).
We already have a foundational business concept document that outlines the vision, target market, monetization strategies, technical considerations, and key operational workflows. The Business Analyst will not be starting from scratch but rather expanding, structuring, and refining the documentation to meet industry standards for software development.
This documentation will be used by our development team to build the platform and must be clear, comprehensive, and technically structured.
◉ What We Have Done So Far
We have created an initial business concept document (Influencer Platform E-Book), which provides:
✅ Project Vision & Goals – Why the platform exists & the problems it solves.
✅ Target Market & Audience – Brands, agencies, e-commerce, and influencers in Saudi & GCC.
✅ Unique Value Proposition – AI-driven influencer discovery, escrow payments, fraud detection, compliance tracking.
✅ Revenue Model – Subscription tiers, commission-based earnings, e-commerce affiliate tracking.
✅ Success Metrics (KPIs) – User growth, campaign performance, revenue milestones.
✅ User Personas & Roles – Admins, influencers, brands, agencies, compliance officers.
✅ Core Features – Influencer discovery, campaign management, analytics, payment processing, compliance automation.
✅ Basic API Research – Identified key integrations for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn, Shopify, WooCommerce.
✅ Technology Stack (Preliminary) – React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS Middle East, Oracle Cloud KSA, STC Cloud.
✅ Regulatory Considerations – VAT compliance (Saudi 15%, UAE 5%), PDPL (Saudi data protection law), GCAM licensing.
◉ What Needs to Be Completed
We now need a Business Analyst to expand, refine, and structure this information into formal documentation suitable for developers. This includes:
1️⃣ Business Requirements Document (BRD)
- Purpose: Clearly define business objectives and requirements.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Expand our vision, market analysis, revenue model, success metrics, and UVP.
✔ Add competitor analysis and potential industry trends.
✔ Structure the business case for API integrations & e-commerce feasibility.
2️⃣ Functional Requirements Specification (FRS)
- Purpose: Define detailed functionalities and system workflows
- Develop a plan for collecting and analyzing user feedback during the platform's initial phases.
- Outline the requirements for ensuring mobile compatibility across different devices
- Provide detailed specifications and acceptance criteria for each UI component..
- Create comprehensive integration testing scenarios for each third-party API.
- Develop a plan for supporting multiple languages and local formats in the GCC region.
- Define detailed permissions and access controls for different user roles.
- Develop guidelines for user-friendly error messages and system alerts.
- Specify the requirements and data points for the platform's analytics dashboard.
- Create user stories and workflows for the initial onboarding process of influencers and brands.
- Define performance and scalability testing criteria to ensure the platform can handle growth..
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Convert our feature list into structured functional requirements.
✔ Define user stories, use cases, and workflows for campaign creation, influencer verification, and payments.
✔ Create workflow diagrams (e.g., campaign approval, influencer payout, fraud detection).
✔ Develop acceptance criteria for feature testing.
3️⃣ Technical Requirements Document (TRD)
- Purpose: Outline the system architecture, API integrations, security, and compliance.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Refine our high-level system architecture diagram.
✔ Complete API integration documentation (authentication, data limitations, compliance).
✔ Define security standards (OAuth 2.0, AES-256 encryption, PDPL & GDPR compliance).
✔ Outline performance, scalability, and DevOps strategy.
4️⃣ UI/UX Design Documentation
- Purpose: Define the user experience and visual guidelines.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Work with UI/UX designers to create wireframes and user flow diagrams.
✔ Develop a basic style guide for branding consistency.
5️⃣ Database & Data Model Documentation
? Purpose: Define the data structure and relationships.
? Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Create an ERD (Entity-Relationship Diagram) for database relationships.
✔ Define data schemas (fields, constraints, indexing).
✔ Document data flow and synchronization logic.
6️⃣ API Documentation
- Purpose: Provide clear API integration guidelines for developers.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Expand research on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn APIs.
✔ Document API endpoints, authentication methods, rate limits.
✔ Define error handling and data exchange protocols.
7️⃣ Integration & Third-Party Services Plan
- Purpose: Clarify API-based services and dependencies.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Document e-commerce integration feasibility (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento).
✔ Provide technical recommendations for influencer sales tracking.
✔ Define legal & financial compliance requirements for Saudi & GCC markets.
8️⃣ Project Plan & Roadmap
- Purpose: Set clear milestones and delivery expectations.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Finalize development phases, timelines, dependencies, and risk management strategies.
✔ Structure a release plan for MVP, beta testing, and full launch.
9️⃣ Testing & Quality Assurance Strategy
- Purpose: Ensure software meets functional and security standards.
- Tasks for Business Analyst:
✔ Define unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing strategies.
✔ Develop test cases & scenarios for each platform feature.
◉ Ideal Candidate Requirements
✔ Proven experience in business analysis & SaaS product documentation.
✔ Expertise in API research, compliance frameworks, and data security.
✔ Familiarity with Saudi & GCC regulations (GCAM, VAT, PDPL, Signit.sa).
✔ Experience working on SaaS platforms, influencer marketing, or digital advertising is a plus.
✔ Ability to work with technical teams to refine architecture and compliance details.
◉ Deliverables & Milestones for Business Analyst
The table below outlines the deliverables, their respective milestones, expected completion timeline, and payment allocation per milestone (negotiable based on scope and complexity).
Milestone 1: Business Requirements Document (BRD) – Week 1 (15%)
Milestone 2: Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) – Week 2 (20%)
Milestone 3: Technical Requirements Document (TRD) – Week 3 (20%)
Milestone 4: Database & Data Model Documentation – Week 3 (10%)
Milestone 5: API Documentation – Week 4 (10%)
Milestone 6: Integration & Third-Party Services Plan – Week 4 (10%)
Milestone 7: UI/UX Design Documentation – Week 5 (10%)
Milestone 8: Project Plan & Roadmap – Week 6 (5%)
Milestone 9: Testing & Quality Assurance Strategy – Week 6 (5%)
Total Project Duration: 6-8 Weeks
The Business Analyst will work iteratively, ensuring each milestone is delivered within the expected timeframe. Payment will be milestone-based, with a total of 100% payment distributed over 9 milestones.
Total Expected Timeline: 6 Weeks (Max 8 Weeks with Revisions)
Payment Model: Milestone-based payments upon completion of each deliverable.
◉ How to Apply
Interested candidates should provide:
✅ Portfolio of previous BRD, FRS, TRD, API Research documents.
✅ A proposal outlining your approach to completing this project.
✅ Estimated timeline for delivering the documentation.
✅ Fixed pricing breakdown per deliverable.
◉ Selection Criteria & Weighting
API Research & Documentation Quality 25%
E-Commerce Integration Feasibility Analysis 10%
GCC Regulatory Compliance Knowledge 15%
Technical Expertise & Scalability Plan 20%
Payment & Financial Compliance Integration 15%
Pricing & Cost Efficiency 10%
Post-Development Support & Maintenance 5%