Description: *Hybrid in Cincinnati, OH*

Our client is a leading regional financial services institution headquartered in the Midwest, with a strong presence across multiple states. With a legacy spanning over 160 years, the organization offers a full range of retail, commercial, and wealth management services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. Known for its commitment to innovation, customer service, and community engagement, the firm continues to drive digital transformation while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional banking operations.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55 - $63 / hr. w2

Responsibilities: Technical Skills SAS Platform Expertise : Provide day-to-day operation and support of the SAS platform. Re-write and enhance existing SAS reporting for the Commercial Credit Risk Strategy and Reporting group. Develop solutions including complete projects, proof of concepts, or code snippets. Automate legacy reports as new source platforms are integrated.

Excel Proficiency : Strong command of advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, Power Query, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, array formulas). Experience with data visualization using Excel charts and dashboards. Ability to integrate Excel with other tools (e.g., SAS, SQL) for streamlined reporting and analysis.

Unit Testing & Quality Assurance : Ability to design and implement unit tests for SAS code and data pipelines. Ability to document test cases/investigate root cause when applicable..

Experience Requirements: Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Experience in financial services is mandatory , with a strong preference for candidates who have worked at a super-regional or national bank . 5+ years' experience as a functional SAS developer Hands-on experience with SAS tools deployed on SAS Experience extracting data on mainframe using JCL and SAS Connect Experience with taking business requirements, translating them into technical requirements, and then to convert to Implementable SAS solution. Proven experience in developing functional applications and systems of medium to high technical complexity is required Expert use of SQL, experience with relational databases including DB2 and MS SQL Server. Be a proactive self-starter General knowledge of project management Excellent communication skills and be effective technical writers. Knowledge must include architectural design, web part development, management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, deploying and supporting implementations at an Enterprise-scale Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently Education Requirements: Bachelors degree is required and 5+ years of relevant experience