Execution manager analyst

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)

• Financial Planning & Control:

• • 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 escalate.

• 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.

• 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.
• English & Spanish speaker

What do we offer you?

• Hybrid position based in Málaga, Spain
• 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!

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.