Talan is hiring an

IT Business Analyst - Gas & Power Trading Platform (ETRM)

Houston, United States
Full-Time

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 Commodities Trading projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the commodities trading industry and be passionate about developing new features on ETRM or other trading systems.

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 Finance 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

Business Analysis & Solutions Design 

  • 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

Service Delivery & Support

  •  Prepare project plans and other change initiatives, which may be as part of a team, and contribute to the implementation of such projects
  • Liaise with the business on all aspects of service delivery and promote IT solutions delivered
  • Manage a backlog of change requirements and assist in their delivery
  • Provide user support and assist with the resolution of incidents and problems
  • 6-10 years of work experience in a utility or a commodity trading environment, and preferably with knowledge of the energy markets
  • 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
  • Experience of Project Management, DevOps and Agile delivery methodologies, and requirements engineering is desirable
  • 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
  • Educated to degree level in an IT, technology or engineering discipline
  • Fluent in English; competency in French is advantageous

The salary range for this role is US$70,000 - US$120,000

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.

Business Analysis, Support, Commodities Trading, ETRM, Energy, Utilities, IT

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