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
Talan offers a unique opportunity for junior professionals to join a leading Corporate Banking team, specializing in Trade Finance – Bank Guarantees.
No banking experience needed
Join a global operations team and contribute to delivering high-quality services to international clients.
We need someone that can collaborate with:
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Proactively engage with available documentation, training materials, and real case examples to build a solid understanding of processes, products, and tools.
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Maintain structured personal notes to consolidate learning, track key concepts, and document recurring patterns or use cases.
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Apply a “learn–apply–reflect” approach: actively implement newly acquired knowledge in daily tasks and reflect on outcomes to reinforce understanding.
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Seek regular feedback from mentors or senior team members and incorporate it into subsequent work.
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Demonstrate curiosity by asking relevant, well-thought-out questions and identifying knowledge gaps independently.
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Gradually increase autonomy by reducing reliance on guidance and showing the ability to solve similar problems based on prior learnings.
Bank Guarantees – Middle & Back Office:
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Process client and partner guarantees in compliance with legal and risk policies
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Perform internal controls and keep accurate transaction records
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Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Trade Services teams across Europe
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Manage invoicing and align accounting entries
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Handle payments to correspondent banks
Documentary Trade – Middle Office:
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Monitor daily operations and approvals
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Coordinate with Back Office to ensure proper issuance of Letters of Credit
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Align processes with UCP 600/ISP98 and compliance standards
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Escalate complex cases to management as needed
Qualifications
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Advanced German proficiency - Mandatory
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Advanced English proficiency
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Degree in Law, Business, Translator, or related fields
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Attention to detail, initiative, analyst skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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Based in Madrid and available full-time
Additional Information
What do we offer you?
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On site position based in Madrid, Spain
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Permanent, full-time contract.
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Training and career development.
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Benefits and perks such as private medical insurance, life insurance, Language lessons, etc
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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!
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).
