Business Analyst – ETRM Implementation

Talan Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation per year

8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year

Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting and technology group is seeking a Business Analyst in Houston to assist with a major Energy Trading and Risk Management system implementation. The role involves analyzing business processes, documenting requirements, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, expertise in energy trading, and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. The position offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Business Analysis, ideally in energy trading or IT system implementation.
• Expertise in nodal markets, congestion trading, or battery storage assets.
• Proven ability to document and communicate complex business processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Solution Architect in analyzing and decomposing business and technical issues.
• Document business requirements, workflows, and functional specifications.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and requirement-gathering sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Visio

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients' transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be aCertified Great Place to Workand are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful: Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

Job Description

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support a major Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system implementation.
The analyst will initially work within the Solution Architecture stream, contributing to the definition of the solution framework and business processes. Over time, this person will transition into other project workstreams to assist with deployment and process migration.

This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements. The analyst will serve as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Solution Architect in analyzing and decomposing business and technical issues.
• Document business requirements, workflows, and functional specifications.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive solution plan aligned with business goals.
• Participate in one or more project workstreams such as:
• Data Migration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Business Readiness
• Integration & Automation
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and requirement-gathering sessions.
• Support business process adaptation and user onboarding.
• Track and manage requirement changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with UAT preparation, testing, and feedback management.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Business Analysis, ideally in energy trading or IT system implementation.
• Expertise innodal markets, congestion trading, or battery storage assets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to document and communicate complex business processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Visio, JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent.

Nice to have

• Exposure to ETRM systems or energy trading environments.
• Familiarity with North American power markets, PPAs, and renewable energy operations.
• Experience supporting solution architecture or system integration projects.

Additional Information

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

• 💸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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines