Execution Manager Analyst

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 €850 M, 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
Key responsibilities:

Governance and execution :

Ensure consistency of the governance, including timeframe, attendance , agenda & minutes

Control execution of the roadmap against plan, and anticipate deviation, lead the identification of workarounds to achieve the target (budget, benefits KPIs – efficiency & savings, growth)

Develop, track, and maintain project budgets for large and complex initiatives, ensuring accurate allocation of resources across functional streams.

Control execution against plan, and anticipate deviation, lead the identification of workarounds to achieve the target (budget, benefits KPIs – efficiency & savings, growth)

Ensure timely register of external offers for each project and initiative, in consistency with budget approved

Benefits follow up

Produce KPIs as requested: eg Legal clausulae capture per business line and geography etc

Gather all program/projects KPIs, eg process automation level, distribution volume etc

Ensure adequation of KPIs with objectives or support finding workaround to achieve benefits objectives or elevate.

Change forum

Prepare the change forum: budget consumption , deliverables per project for the next quarter and individual costing

Publish all necessary report and presentations : for TOCA (Ana Botin’s 10 strategic initiatives forum), Global PMO governance, Workiva/Kairos governances), execution curve monitoring

Prepare and deliver financial and project performance reports to senior management, providing transparency on progress, risks, and resource utilization.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, IT, Business Administration, or related field.

4-5 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst role within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), with strong knowledge of lending products and distribution methods.

Knowledge and experience with Santander CIB process and systems in the Finance & controls area

Demonstrated experience in budgeting, project controlling, and financial monitoring for large or complex projects.

Capacity to work independently and find the balance between engaging with team to find solution and necessary escalation to management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to work at the intersection of business requirements and financial governance.

Capacity to summarise a situation in a concise and explicit manner.

Additional Information
What do we offer you?

Possibility to manage work permits.

Permanent, 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, Language lessons, etc

Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you are passionate about data, development & tech, we want to meet you!