SAS AML - Technical Consultant

Virtusa; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Technical Consultant specializing in SAS AML in Dubai. This role involves managing risk data, collaborating with IT for model implementation, and utilizing SAS and SQL for data analysis. The ideal candidate will lead data management processes and have experience in applying statistical software. A background in risk architecture and data quality reporting is also essential. Contractual employment is offered, providing an opportunity to engage in significant IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process of risk data management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to test and validate model deployment.
• Apply statistical software (SAS, SQL) for analysis.
• Engage in risk architecture projects and implement risk IT applications.
• Prepare and maintain Data Quality (DQ) reports.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analytics

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Tools

SAS Data Integration

Power BI

SAP BusinessObjects

Oracle

Job description

Job Description – SAS AML – Technical Consultant (CREQ241389)

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 authorize 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 activities across applications and systems.

   Address the data requirements from CBUAE and consider 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 and regulatory changes in line with provisioning reports.

   Deploy models using SAS Data Integration.

3. Technology & Tools

   Apply statistical software (SAS, SQL) for analysis and support.

   Review and optimize existing SAS implementation code to improve processing efficiency.

   Integrate SAS Stratum with SAS Viya.

   Establish data lineage between SAS Studio and the MRM solution.

4. 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 centralized 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