SAS Analyst

Job Profile
: SAS Analyst

Job Locations
: Gurgaon/ Pune/Bangalore – Remote for excellent candidate

Immediate Joiners Required – Immediate - 1st week September joiners

Note :- Should not have appeared for any interview with EXL in the past 3 months

Posted by:
Athena Executive Search and Consulting on behalf of our client

EXL OVERVIEW

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global leader in operations management and analytics, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth, profitability, and digital transformation. With more than 24,000 professionals worldwide, EXL partners with leading organizations in insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, utilities, retail, travel, transportation, and logistics. Through analytics, automation, consulting, and industry expertise, EXL delivers innovative, technology-driven solutions that enhance operations, improve data-driven decision-making, elevate customer satisfaction, and manage risk and compliance.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead
Decision Analytics projects
with strong technical expertise in
SAS (9.4 & Viya)
, project management, and client engagement. The role involves structuring and solving complex business problems, managing delivery across dual-shore teams, and ensuring outputs align with client expectations. Responsibilities include supervising execution, preparing business presentations, driving client communication, mentoring junior talent, and ensuring seamless project delivery. The ideal candidate will combine technical depth with strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver innovative, high-quality, data-driven solutions that create measurable business impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage project tasks, timelines, deliverables, and client expectations effectively.
• Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and controls; ensure adherence.
• Coordinate sub-team efforts and monitor overall project progress.
• Supervise execution and assist teams with delivery challenges.
• Facilitate client discussions, problem structuring, and feedback loops.
• Create and validate solution hypotheses; align with clients on objectives, staffing, and timelines.
• Deliver high-quality outputs, including clear decks and documentation.
• Communicate progress, risks, and roadblocks proactively with stakeholders.
• Build capabilities and provide coaching to junior team members.
• Manage offshore collaboration and feedback processes for effective dual-shore delivery.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Advanced expertise in
  SAS 9.4
  (Base and Advanced).
• Proficiency in
  Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and SAS (Base, Advanced, EG, 9.4, Viya 3.3/3.5/4)
  with expertise in
  automation scripting, migration, and data optimization
  .
• Hands-on experience in
  SAS EG to Viya migration (.EGP → .Flow)
  , developing workflows, and maintaining efficient system performance.
• Skilled in scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting day-to-day SAS jobs.
• Experienced in backup/restore strategies and SAS log analysis to identify root causes.
• Knowledge of preparing SOPs and installation documentation.
• Ability to support end-users with access/connectivity issues.
• Strong experience with ETL processes, including extraction, transformation, and loading of data.
• Conduct data validation, cleansing, and quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Optimize data processing and storage for efficient system performance.
• Collaborate with Development and Testing teams to resolve issues quickly.

SOFT SKILLS

• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality results.
• Proactive communication (verbal and written) with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and analytical approach.
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset; proactive in suggesting enhancements.
• Effective documentation of processes, workflows, and recommendations.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and develop team members.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's/Master's in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or related analytics fields.
• 5+ years of experience in analytics, preferably insurance analytics.
• Experience in client-facing roles and managing dual-shore engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a proven track record.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with cross-cultural, global client teams.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An exciting, fast-paced, and innovative environment with global exposure.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced, world-class analytics consultants from day one.
• Hands-on learning in advanced analytics tools, business problem-solving, and client engagement.
• A structured mentoring program with guidance and coaching from senior professionals.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that encourages continuous growth.
• Strong career progression opportunities — experiences at EXL Analytics set the stage for success within and beyond the company.