Senior Analyst - SAS Analytics & Modeling - Strategic Business Analytics Solutions Group - Bank

SAS Analytics & Modeling - US Bank

- Candidates from BFSI with experience in Analytics with experience in Statistical modeling using logistical regression, churning, segmentation and customer life cycle may only apply.

Overview :

- The role of Senior Analyst - Strategic Business Analytics Solutions group is based at Bangalore and reports to the AVP/VP leading the team. The key requirement for the role is the ability to work with data, understand the project objectives, undertake analysis to accomplish project objectives and present the results in a coherent manner. The individual will possess the ability to work in teams and display a proactive learning attitude.

Objectives :

- Provide analytic support to the business teams, understand the business context and formulate and execute appropriate analytical approach to address the business situation. Independently manage end to end partner communication.

- Senior Analyst will be a part of one of the business teams the COE partners with across LoBs and regions.

Core Responsibilities:

- Analytic Project Execution:

- Ability to manage and develop analytic solutions to deliver on complex projects

- Measure and Own the business impact of work

- Set and manage partner expectations

- Manage timeliness around project priorities

- Improves business processes to drive efficiency

- Is able to coach / mentor junior team members on theory / practical applications of relevant tools and techniques

Business Knowledge:

- Develop business context and knowledge

- Proactively seek out best practices and adopt the same in day to day functioning

Communication: Independently manage communication with partners

Team work: Collaborate with colleagues to leverage best practices

Individual Contributor

Education:

Master degree in Information Technology / Information Systems / Computer Applications / Engineering from a premier institute
B.Tech / B.E / MCA in Information Technology / Information Systems / Computer Applications with additional 2 years of experience, Highly numerate, as demonstrated by Masters in a numerate subject such as Mathematics, Operational Research, Business Administration, Economics etc. from Premier Institute or a track record of performance that demonstrates this ability

Experience:

- 2-5 Years exposure to Financial Services

- Candidate should have worked in any of the following domain - (Credit Cards, Retail bank, Mortgage, Lending / liability product)

Skills:

Analytical Skills:

- Hands-on working with data

- Proficient in Formulating Analytical methodology, identifying trends and patterns with data

- Business Impact Analysis

- Hypothesis testing

- Knowledge of Segmentation

- Basic Knowledge of predictive modeling

- Simple Optimization

Tools and Platforms:

- Proficient in MS Excel, Powerpoint

- Proficient in SAS, SQL, SAS JMP / Knowledge Seeker

- Familiarity with RDBMS - Teradata/ Oracle, etc.

Domain Skills:

- In depth understanding of Customer lifecycle Management within the financial services domain ( Cards, Retail bank, Mortgage, Lending / liability product)

Acquisitions

Customer engagement( Pricing, P&L forecasting)

Customer servicing and understanding customer touch points

Customer retention

Soft Skills: Highly Self motivated

Client focus:

Proficient in managing various stakeholders

Capability to act as an Owner and deliver results

Effective communication and good interpersonal skills

Good time management

Structured thinking

Established competency in one or more of the following :

Financial Analysis

Business Analysis

Statistical Modeling

Strong Analytical aptitude and logical reasoning ability

Strong presentation and communication skills.

Strong process/project management skill

Knowledge of analytical tools such as SAS/SQL and complex data sources

Experience in one or more financial services businesses (cards, retail bank, mortgage etc)