Business Risk Lead (SAS Programmer)- VP- Hybrid

The individual in this role is responsible for a broad range of development, implementation, data management, and data quality activities which are vital to providing and maintaining best in class solutions and automated processes to support the Risk Management organization and key corporate initiatives.

The position requires the ability to think strategically and respond rapidly to changing environment. A critical success factor will be the individual’s ability to cultivate and sustain an infrastructure and processes that can consistently deliver results quickly and accurately., * Develop, test, validate, and implement automated processes using SAS on a Unix/Linux environment. Independently own the final solution as detailed and designed by the project team with guidance/collaboration as needed from team members.

• Responsible for initiating and leading interactions with other teams to clarify information and resolve issues.
• Lead and present relevant materials to Senior Management as well as contribute in meetings with key stakeholders.
• Develop strong working relationships with partners across Risk organization.
• Responsible for Escalating issues and problem resolution activities.
• Attend project meetings and contribute information relevant to project design and implementation based upon prior experience.
• Provide analysis and detailed results of data and project deliverables.
• Allocate and review day to day activities for off-shore resources.
• Provide analytic support of internal processes by evaluating production data and provide ongoing support in the monitoring of production environments.
• Provide ad hoc support to Risk Teams.
• Identify issues, document root cause, propose solutions, and present to Senior Management when necessary.
• Problem resolution (Historical research, current business case validation).
• Development and maintenance of system documentation to include process flow designs, charts, decks, etc.

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• 6+ years related experience.
• Proficient in SAS/SQL, UNIX/Linux, Shell Scripting. NDM, and Scheduling tools a plus.
• Experience in Credit Cards, Private Label cards or Banking domains preferred.
• Knowledge in AML/KYC domain a plus
• Ability to develop and perform analysis that addresses concerns and issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to manage effectively in a high pressure organization with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent ability to develop partnerships across multiple business and functional areas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative and analytic skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across teams.
• Displays flexibility to work well with varying personal styles.