IT Project Manager/Business Analyst – ETRM Implementation (Energy)
About The Position
Talan is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the implementation of the Orchestrade platform for a leading energy trading client. This role involves working closely with business, trading, and IT teams across Texas and Europe to gather and define business requirements, analyze trading processes, and ensure the successful delivery of a strategic ETRM transformation program. The position is based in Houston and requires a hybrid work model with at least 4 days onsite per week. Visa sponsorship is available for specific treaty-based U.S. work visas (TN and E-2) for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Energy Trading, Commodities Trading, or Capital Markets environments.
- Strong experience working with ETRM platforms.
- Strong understanding of power trading markets.
- Deep understanding of the energy trading lifecycle.
- Experience participating in large-scale trading platform implementation projects.
- Strong requirements gathering and business process analysis capabilities.
- Ability to interact effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Strong autonomy and ownership.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Orchestrade experience is highly preferred.
- Candidates with experience on similar platforms will also be considered, including: Calypso, Murex
- Expertise in the US Power Market is highly desirable.
- Candidates with significant European Power Market and forward trading experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from trading, risk, operations, and finance stakeholders.
- Act as the liaison between business users, project management, and technical teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Participate in workshops and contribute to solution design activities.
- Support the implementation and configuration of the ETRM platform.
- Analyze trading workflows and operational processes across the full trade lifecycle.
- Contribute to the implementation of functionalities related to: Deal Capture, Pricing, Risk Monitoring, P&L, Invoicing.
- Challenge and refine business requirements to ensure scalable and efficient solutions.
- Support testing activities, including test preparation, execution, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Assist with change management and user adoption initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary between USD $120 000 - US$180 0000
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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