Functional Analyst
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Company Description
Talan – Positive Innovation
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.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive and self-sufficient Functional Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in financial products and technology, particularly within Wholesale Banking or Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) environments. This role involves close collaboration with business and IT teams to define, implement, and monitor end-to-end contracting processes and system functionalities.
Hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain. Realocation is mandatory
Key Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze functional requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Define and document end-to-end contracting processes and workflows.
- Work closely with IT teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Prepare detailed process definition documents and ensure alignment across technologies.
- Define test plans (test book) and support their execution.
- Generate and maintain project follow-up reports and progress tracking.
- Serve as a liaison between business, technology, and project management teams.
- Support planning, coordination, and supervision of project activities.
Qualifications
- 4–5 years of experience as a Functional Analyst, ideally in the financial or investment banking sector.
- Strong understanding of financial products such as FX, Fixed Income (FI), and Rates.
- Knowledge of derivatives and structured investment products; experience in distribution will be an asset.
- Proven experience working in CIB environments.
- Technical knowledge of APIs, REST services, and databases.
- Experience working in Agile projects.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Strong proactivity, autonomy, and problem-solving abilities.
- Fluent English Level
Additional Information
What do we offer you?
- Full-time contract
- Smart Office Pack so that you can work comfortably from home
- Training and career development
- Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, lunch and travel cards as part of the flexible remuneration package
- Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects
- Hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain. Realocation is mandatory
- Possibility to manage work-permits.
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).