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Functional Analyst

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SmartRecruiters

IT
Málaga, Spain
Posted on Oct 6, 2025

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).