Business Analyst Role – Power Trading (ERCOT/ISO-RTO)

Company 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

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)
• 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

Additional Information

• ISO/RTO
• ERCOT
• Softsmiths
• PowerOptix
• Adapt2

Additional Details

• Location Type: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Department: Engineering & Development IT
• Industry: Information Technology And Services
• Function: Information Technology
• Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
• Type of Employment: Full-time
• Language: English
• Remote: No