Power Markets BA & Front Office SME (Hybrid, Houston)

Talan; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company or

Health, dental, and vision insurance +

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Talan, a global data & AI transformation leader, seeks a Business Analyst for US Power Markets in a hybrid role in Houston. You will partner with traders and tech teams to map workflows, document requirements, and ensure smooth trade lifecycle operations.

You will analyze pricing, PnL, settlements, and downstream processes, translating business needs into functional specs and acceptance criteria. Visa sponsorship available for select cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Trade Support, Application Support, or Front Office Analyst within US/North America Power & Energy.
• Strong understanding of Power trading processes, trade lifecycle, positions, pricing, and PnL.
• Strong SQL and Linux/Unix skills.
• Experience with an ETRM platform such as Openlink Endur, Allegro, ION Aspect, TriplePoint, RightAngle or Proprietary Custom ETRM system.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with traders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a US Power Markets SME for the Front Office and technology teams.
• Work directly with traders and business stakeholders to understand US Power trading workflows, products, processes, and business requirements.
• Analyze and document business processes across the trade lifecycle, from trade capture through position management, pricing, PnL, End-of-Day, and downstream processes.
• Translate Front Office requirements into clear business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify gaps between existing business processes and Orchestrade functionality and work with stakeholders to define appropriate solutions.
• Support requirements gathering, process mapping, impact analysis, testing, and implementation activities.
• Act as the primary business/functional interface between Power Trading, Operations, QA, Development, and Infrastructure teams.

Skills

SQL

Linux/Unix

Communication

Business Analysis

Power Market knowledge

ETRM knowledge

Tools

Openlink Endur

Allegro

ION Aspect

TriplePoint

RightAngle

Job description

Talan, a global data & AI transformation leader, seeks a Business Analyst for US Power Markets in a hybrid role in Houston. You will partner with traders and tech teams to map workflows, document requirements, and ensure smooth trade lifecycle operations.

You will analyze pricing, PnL, settlements, and downstream processes, translating business needs into functional specs and acceptance criteria. Visa sponsorship available for select cases.