IT Project ManagerBusiness Analyst ETRM Implementation Energy

Talan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Health, dental, vision insurance

STD/LTD

Commuter/transit benefits

Job summary

Talan seeks an experienced Business Analyst to support the Orchestrade-based ETRM transformation for an energy trading client. You will gather requirements, liaise across business, trading, and IT teams, and help design and implement the platform across Texas and Europe. Hybrid work in Houston with sponsorship details provided.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in energy trading, with strong ETRM experience and knowledge of the US Power Market. Prior Orchestrade experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst in Energy Trading, Commodities Trading, or Capital Markets environments.
• Strong experience with ETRM platforms.
• Orchestrade experience highly preferred.
• Experience on Calypso or Murex is a plus.
• Deep understanding of energy trading lifecycle and US Power Market insights.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements from trading, risk, operations, and finance stakeholders.
• Act as the liaison between business users, project management, and IT teams during 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 functionalities such as Deal Capture, Pricing, Risk Monitoring, P&L, Invoicing.
• Refine requirements to ensure scalable, efficient solutions.
• Support testing activities (test prep, execution, UAT).
• Assist with change management and user adoption initiatives.

Skills

Energy trading

ETRM platforms

Orchestrade

Calypso

Murex

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Location: Houston (Hybrid – at least 4 days onsite/week)

Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support the implementation of the Orchestrade platform for a leading energy trading client.

Working closely with business, trading, and IT teams across Texas and Europe, you will gather and define business requirements, analyze trading processes, and help ensure the successful delivery of this strategic ETRM transformation program.

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.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within Energy Trading, Commodities Trading, or Capital Markets environments.
• Strong experience working with ETRM platforms.
• Previous Orchestrade experience is highly preferred.
• Candidates with experience on similar platforms will also be considered, including: Calypso, Murex
• Strong understanding of power trading markets.
• Expertise in the US Power Market is highly desirable.
• Candidates with significant European Power Market and forward trading experience will also be considered.
• 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

Company’s Benefits

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

• 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

$120,000-$120,000 per year