SAS Analyst/Credit Risk Modeller

An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced SAS Analyst Credit Risk Modeller to join our client, a Leading Financial Services Company based in London.

Key responsibilities of the SAS Analyst/Credit Risk Modeller will include:

(Please note this role is for individuals implementing Model amendment (Rather than the creation of Models from scratch)

-Allocate work to balance task completion ensuring that all developments and analysis are of highest technical quality, can be implemented, meet business requirements and are delivered on time and to budget.
-Ensure all developments comply with internal and external standards and regulations. Drive forward process to achieve sign off of all technical developments from internal and external governance processes, as appropriate.
-Provide technical leadership to workstream;
-Communicate outputs of analysis clearly with stakeholders and business contacts, showing awareness of business impact.
-Oversee the scoping, design, development, validation and implementation aspects of projects.
-Act as a lead point of contact throughout the design development and implementation life cycle with stakeholders; be recognised as an expert in forecasting with an appreciation of other areas of credit risk.

The ideal Candidate will possess the following attributes/skills:
-A good degree in a numerate subject with knowledge of advanced statistical and analytical techniques.
-Demonstrable team leadership, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) including a proven track record in leading and motivating teams.
-Practical experience in the use of statistical packages and/or programming languages (eg EViews, SAS, SPSS, R).
-Knowledge of forecasting in a credit risk environment.
-Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (maths, statistics, operational research, economics).
-Understanding of economics and econometrics, especially experience of Markov chains and time series modelling.
-Knowledge of IFRS9.
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If you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a temporary opportunity within a progressive and dynamic environment, please forward your CV today.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003