SAS AML - Technical Consultant

VirtusaPolaris - Virtusa Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Part time

Job summary

A multinational consulting firm is seeking a professional for a contractual position focused on risk data management and analytics in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing risk data, performing analytics, and collaborating on model implementations using SAS and SQL. Candidates should have strong skills in data management, analytics, and familiarity with various tools like Power BI and Oracle. This position requires engaging in critical IT projects related to risk architecture and ensuring compliance with the latest regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end risk data management and analytics.
• Knowledge of SAS and SQL for statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with model implementation and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk data management process and analytics.
• Collaborate on model deployments and data migration efforts.
• Engage in risk architecture and IT project implementations.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analytics

SAS

SQL

Power BI

Python

Tools

SAS Data Integration

Oracle

SAP BusinessObjects

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Management & Analytics
   • Lead the end-to-end process of risk data management including capturing, organizing, storing, and analyzing.
   • Perform data analytics to support model development, recalibration, and validation.
   • Troubleshoot data‑related issues and authorise necessary maintenance or modifications.
   • Assist in data extraction and preparation for modelling teams.
   • Consolidate data from multiple sources and deliver it in the agreed format using SAS and SQL expertise.
   • Execute BAU (Business‑As‑Usual) activities across applications and systems.
   • Address data requirements from CBUAE and explore automation aspects as part of the TO‑BE process.
2. Model Implementation & Change
   • Collaborate with IT teams to test and validate model deployment and data migration.
   • Enhance current ECL calculators/regulatory changes in line with provisioning reports.
   • Deploy models using SAS Data Integration.

Technology & Tools

• Apply statistical software (SAS, SQL) for analysis and support.
• Review and optimise existing SAS implementation code to improve processing efficiency.
• Integrate SAS Stratum with SAS Viya.
• Establish data lineage between SAS Studio and the MRM solution.

Risk Architecture & IT Projects

• Engage in risk architecture projects including implementation of risk IT applications and data standards.
• Work with IT on risk software migration and upgrade projects.
• Perform testing to ensure correct data migration and model deployment.
• Incorporate the latest CBUAE requirements into SAS Stratum.
• Develop data pipelines within SAS Risk Stratum and the centralised modelling database.
• Prepare and maintain Data Quality (DQ) reports aligned with modelling data requirements as part of a structured data delivery framework.
• Automate existing manual regulatory reporting processes.

Preferred Tools & Technologies

• Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects, Oracle
• SAS, Python, R
• Relational Database Management Systems

Reporting Line: Reports to Model Implementation and Data Management Manager.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Contractual