With 7,000+ experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and tech group helping businesses innovate and grow through AI, Data, and Blockchain. Certified Great Place To Work, we’re aiming for €1B revenue by 2025.

At Talan, we believe in Positive Innovation — using technology to serve people and society.

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a talented Business Analyst to join our team and work on IT Front Office projects for Gas and Power trading. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Gas and Power Trading in the US market and be passionate about supporting Trading teams.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Trading engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Business Analyst with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Role and responsibilities

• Act as an interface to the business and ensure an understanding of the business objectives and priorities, and be proactive in proposing value-adding solutions to the business

• Work with the business to define business/functional requirements, and ensure business validation of such requirements and consistency with the systems landscape and strategy of Trading IT 

• Work with the technical team, including software/application engineers, on solutions design and delivery 

• Prepare and execute test plans, and ensure compliance with user/business/functional specifications and IT control framework 

• Work closely with BA’s and other IT resources from across the Trading IT organization 

• Contribute to the roadmap and resource planning for your delivery team

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance
• 5+ years of work experience in a utility or a commodity trading environment, with knowledge of the energy markets 
• Knowledge of front-to-back system flows and trade lifecycles including understanding of different physical and derivatives instruments and their respective risks and P&L measures
•  Strong interest in IT and technology, and experience of software engineering and application management 
•  Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and to work under pressure, good communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail 

Qualifications / Experience required

• Graduate degree in an engineering field, Computer Science or Management in Information Systems
•  A solid understanding of commodity trading and modelling. Solid IT background with experience of software development in a complex environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an IT or IS-related function within the energy industry
• This position requires autonomy, resourcefulness, and strong organizational skills. Necessitates proactivity and ability to persuade others, along with good listening skills a teamwork ethic
• Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment

Company’s Benefits

At Talan we invest in our employees' wellbeing and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$140,000
• 💸 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹 Company health, dental and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺 Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.