Trade Finance Project Manager

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

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly autonomous professional to join our team as a Project Manager. This role is designed for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments and can drive clarity and documentation across complex banking processes and tools. You will support trade finance operations, AI initiatives, and project management activities, acting as a bridge between business and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently complete deployment and rollout of tools across teams.
• Document and improve operational workflows.
• Support Trade Finance processes, including bank guarantees and documentary products.
• Assist with AI initiatives: functional understanding of model feeding, fine-tuning prompts, structuring requests, and keeping up with market-leading AI companies.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure processes and tools meet business needs.
• Develop user guides, operational standards, and process documentation for both existing and new tools.
• Ensure alignment with roadmap priorities and help validate the effectiveness of deployed applications.

Qualifications

Must Requirements

• Strong autonomy and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in documenting business processes and workflows.
• Basic understanding of AI models, prompting, and functional model management.
• Familiarity with Trade Finance concepts like bank guarantees and documentary products.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to AI model fine-tuning, prompt structuring, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with project management.
• Prior experience in banking operations or financial software implementation.

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, Language lessons, etc
• Possibility to be part of a multicultural team and work on international projects.

If you have read this far and you are looking forward to joining this challenge, do not hesitate to apply… we would be delighted to meet you!