Business Analyst - Power/Energy - Aligne Specialist

Talan is an international group that supports clients in end-to-end Data & AI transformation by combining management consulting with technological expertise. With over 6,000 employees across five continents, we accelerate transformations through long-term partnerships, creating measurable and sustainable impact. Our value proposition is built on a structured innovation ecosystem: 2,500 Data & AI experts, proprietary solutions, and an applied research and development laboratory. In the Americas, our multidisciplinary teams bring over 30 years of experience helping business leaders achieve measurable performance and strong ROI.

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

About the role

We are looking for a Business Analyst - Power/Energy - Aligne Specialist to join our team as a consultant and support one of our clients in the power and energy industry. The consultant will play a key role in supporting the transition from Aligne to Orchestrade, providing day-to-day production and operational support throughout the implementation. As a functional and technical subject matter expert for the FIS Aligne Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) platform, the consultant will act as a primary liaison between frontend commercial trading desks, middle-office risk management, backend financial accounting, and internal IT delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system, process, and data issues and escalate complex issues when needed
• Support users across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, and Accounting
• Assist with User Acceptance Testing including test execution and defect tracking
• Maintain reference data, configuration items, and system documentation
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, stakeholder follow-ups, and project activities
• Track project tasks, status updates, requirements, changes, and key decisions
• Prepare meeting agendas, capture notes, and follow up on action items
• Support the Senior Business Analyst with business analysis and validation activities
• Contribute to training materials and user support documentation

Requirements

• Direct hands-on configuration, implementation, or heavy upgrade experience with FIS Aligne
• Deep structural understanding of North American power, natural gas, NGLs, renewables, or refined product markets
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with UAT coordination, defect tracking, data analysis, and system validation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with different stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in Agile or project-based environments is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary between USD $120,000 - $150,000
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire, increasing to 27 days based on 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 short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD)
• Commuter/transit benefits