Talan is an international consulting and technology group that accelerates its clients’ transformation through the levers of innovation, technology, and data. Certified Great Place To Work, we are aiming for €1 billion in revenue by 2025.

At Talan, we believe in Positive Innovation — using technology to serve people and society. With 7,000+ experts in 20 countries, we are committed to delivering impactful solutions across industries.

Join Talan, a leader in financial innovation and transformation. We’re hiring a Front Office IT Business Analyst to support our client's Global Markets team and drive excellence in trading systems.

This is an opportunity to work directly with trading desks, support mission-critical systems, and contribute to the evolution of our client's trading infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of financial products and workflows, with a passion for supporting traders and enhancing critical trading applications.

Role and responsibilities

You will work directly with trading desks and IT teams, providing first-line support on trade execution, booking, pricing, P&L, and risk management systems. You will have the chance to contribute to system enhancements, troubleshoot production issues in real-time, and ensure smooth operations on the trading floor.

• Provide Level 1 functional and technical support for Front Office trading applications across Equity, Credit, Rates, FX, and Commodities.
• Respond to trader inquiries, resolve incidents quickly, and escalate issues where needed.
• Build strong relationships with trading desks and act as the first point of contact for system issues.
• Gather and document business requirements for new features and system enhancements.
• Perform functional testing of new releases, bug fixes, and system updates.
• Liaise with IT Development teams locally and globally to ensure timely delivery of fixes and enhancements.
• Monitor system performance to proactively identify and address issues impacting user experience.
• Provide status updates and maintain clear communication with stakeholders and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an IT Business Analyst or Support Analyst in a Front Office trading environment (Equities, Credit, Rates, FX, or Commodities).
• Strong knowledge of financial products and trade workflows: derivatives, structured products, repos, TRS, bonds, CLOs, etc.
• Hands-on experience with trading systems (Fidessa, Markitwire, Sophis, Dash, or similar) and knowledge of P&L and risk management tools.
• Ability to perform functional testing (UAT, regression, bug fixes) and translate business requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Solid understanding of SQL and ability to perform data analysis (queries, joins, troubleshooting).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with traders and front-office stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a high-pressure, fast-paced trading floor environment.
• Knowledge of Agile practices and methodologies is a plus.

Company’s Benefits

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

• 💵 Competitive salary: the salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$105,000
• 💸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.