SAS/Statistical Consultant

Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Company: Devon Consulting, Inc. Email: Apply by Email Reference Code: D8862 SAS/Statistical Consultant Our client provides online financial applications for banks, credit unions and wealth management firms. They were founded in November 1999 and have offices in California, New York City, and India. It is a private company funded by leading venture firms and financial institutions. They are seeking 2 SAS Consultants for a 5 month contract opportunity. This position is located in San Jose, CA. The Position: The Risk Management group is responsible for policies to control risks associated with daily ACH/EFT Internet transactions. This requires on-going monitoring of account and user activity, reporting results to senior management, and performing quantitative risk analyses. In addition, the group provides consulting and reporting assistance to business partners, who are major financial institutions. Accountabilities: Specific responsibilities include: Extracting data and manipulating large databases. Developing and providing operational reports regarding user activation, account registration, EFT transfer activity, fraud incidence, and overall profitability and performance.Analyzing portfolio trends, and evaluating performance against established standards. Assisting in performing risk-related analyses and in developing fraud detection models. Assisting with technical support in writing initial requirements specifications through user acceptance testing and deployment.  Qualifications: Candidates should meet these minimum qualifications: Minimum BS/BA or equivalent in Business Statistics, Econometrics, Management Science / Operations Research, Mathematics, or a related field.Strong knowledge of SAS (Base, Statistics, Macros) and SQL, with experience in manipulating large, complex datasets. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, Visio) in preparing documentation and communicating results. Experience in Statistics.Preferred skills include:Strong business knowledge in banking or financial services. Flexibility and ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing, highly complex environment.Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Experience with consumer credit report data, marketing databases, and other public information sources. Find An IT Job Find A Clinical Job Click here to learn about the benefits provided to Devon Consultants