Functional Analyst

Talan; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talan Spain is seeking a Functional Analyst with experience in financial risk projects within the banking sector. You will analyze functional requirements and translate business needs into specifications to drive risk-related solutions.

You will perform data analysis, validate risk calculations, and support UAT. Knowledge of derivatives and programming with Python/SQL is required. Remote work within Spain time zone on a B2B or freelance contract is available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial derivatives products.
• Intermediate knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Experience in market risk and/or counterparty risk banking projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Perform data analysis and validate risk-related calculations and implemented solutions.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Skills

Derivatives

Python

SQL

Job description

We are looking for a Functional Analyst with experience in financial risk projects within the banking sector.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and define functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Perform data analysis and validate risk-related calculations and implemented solutions.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience participating in technology projects within a financial institution related to market risk and/or counterparty risk during the last 5 years.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial derivatives products.
• Intermediate knowledge of Python and SQL.
• Experience in market risk and/or counterparty risk banking projects.

What do we offer you?

• B2B or freelance contract
• Remote within Spain Time zone.
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you !

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.

Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.

Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

About Talan

Talan is an international advisory group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology, with 5,000 employees and an annual turnover of 600M€.

The company offers a continuum of services across four main activities: Consulting in Management and Innovation supporting business and technological transformations; Data & Technology implementing major transformation projects; Cloud & Application Services building and integrating software solutions; and Service Center operations.

Talan works with leading companies across various sectors including energy and sustainability, helping them modernize their platforms and digital infrastructure through cloud-based and API-driven solutions.