Business Analyst Physical & Intraday Trading , Gas & Power Trading IT Job at Talan, Houston, TX

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  • Talan
  • Houston, TX

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 a  Certified Great Place to Work  and 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.

Join us and be part of meaningful change!

Job Description



We are hiring a Business Analyst to support our client's Power Trading projects, ideally with experience in ERCOT and ISO/RTO markets.
You’ll act as the key link between business and IT, helping define requirements, manage small projects, and support trading applications.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Liaising with power trading teams to understand priorities and propose IT solutions
  • Writing and validating business and functional requirements
  • Collaborating with developers on solution design and implementation
  • Supporting testing, compliance, and incident resolution
  • Managing change requests and contributing to project planning

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Qualifications

  • Experience : 5+ years in utilities or commodity trading, with strong knowledge of U.S. power trading and scheduling. ISO/RTO experience required (ERCOT preferred).
  • Expertise : Short-term and physical power trading, bid-to-bill systems (e.g., Softsmiths, PowerOptix, Adapt2), and integration of power assets (CCGTs, PV, BESS).
  • Tech & Methods : Interest in IT, experience with software/app management, Agile, DevOps, and project management.
  • Education : Degree in business, computer science, or engineering.
  • Languages : Fluent in English; French is a plus.
  • Soft Skills : Strong multitasking, communication, and attention to detail.

Company’s Benefits

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

  • Competitive salary
  • 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.

Additional Information



ISO/RTO, ERCOT, Softsmiths, PowerOptix, Adapt2

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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