SAS Analyst

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

Are you a talented developer with experience in risk analytics? Join our Risk Analytics team and help shape the future of our SAS Risk Platform. As a key member of the team, you will play an essential role in supporting and developing our platform, which provides vital quantitative insights across the organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Risk Measurement, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team, where your contributions directly influence the strategic direction of our risk management systems. If you're passionate about coding, platform development, and the intersection of technology and risk, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, test, and deploy SAS programs to support business needs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize solutions for performance.

• Design and manage the SAS Risk Management platform architecture.

• Ensure platform stability, security, and scalability while meeting evolving business requirements.

• Maintain version control and organize code repositories.

• Coordinate software releases and manage release schedules, ensuring minimal disruption.

• Conduct post-release reviews and implement improvements based on feedback.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a SAS Analyst and Programmer and a strong knowledge of the SAS software stack.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and release management processes.

• Experience in system administration and maintenance.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail along with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Experience with other data analytics tools and platforms is highly desirable along with a familiarity with ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.

• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, Oracle) and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their integration with SAS.

• Generalist banking experience specifically in credit risk, an understanding of IFRS9 and RWA calculations, and experience with Risk Models is highly desirable.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
 

Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers

• Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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