Talan is an international consulting and technology expertise group that accelerates its clients' transformation through innovation, technology, and data. For over 20 years, Talan has been advising and supporting companies and public institutions in implementing their transformation and innovation projects in France and internationally.

Present on 5 continents, in 20 countries, the Group, Great Place To Work certified, with more than 7,000 employees, aims to achieve a turnover of one-billion-euro by the end of 2025.

With its research and innovation Centre, Talan puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in the technological mutation sectors, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Blockchains, to avail the growth of major groups and mid-cap companies through a committed and responsible approach.

By placing "Positive Innovation" at the heart of its strategy, the Talan Group is convinced that it is by serving people that technology amplifies its potential for 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 a key interface between Trading IT and the business, ensuring a strong understanding of the specificities of the U.S. gas and power trading market.

• Proactively engage with trading teams to align technology solutions with business objectives and priorities, identifying opportunities to add value.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define business and functional requirements, ensuring alignment with the overall Trading IT strategy and system landscape.

• Work closely with software and application engineers to design and deliver tailored solutions that enhance trading operations.

• Prepare and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring compliance with user, business, and functional specifications, as well as IT control frameworks.

• Engage with business analysts and IT professionals across the Trading IT organization to drive consistency and efficiency in solution delivery.

• Contribute to the strategic roadmap and resource planning of the delivery team, ensuring IT initiatives effectively support the evolving needs of the trading business.

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance or Quantitative finance
• 3+ 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 

The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$140,000

Company’s Benefits

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

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸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.