Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics

Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and AnalyticsOn a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.Overview and Responsibilities The Senior Staff, Risk & Analytics, Internal Audit supports the delivery of data?driven insights, risk?based audits, and advisory work across the company. This role involves advanced analytics and operational audits. It also includes investigations, risk assessments, and special projects. These activities help the business operate successfully in a fast-changing media and entertainment environment. The Senior collaborates with the Internal Audit executive team, business stakeholders, and cross?functional teams to evaluate processes, governance, and internal controls. The role requires comfort working with complex and imperfect data, applying sound judgment, and designing analytics that address real business questions. Engagements may include several types of reviews. These are operational reviews, T&E audits, production audits, and management-requested reviews. There may also be additional advisory initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Support planning and execution of risk?based analytics for audits, advisory engagements, and special projectsDevelop project objectives, scopes, and risk assessments focused on key business prioritiesDesign approaches for non?routine or evolving activities requiring professional judgmentEvaluate process efficiency, controls, and governance; identify opportunities to reduce friction and improve accountabilityConduct end?to?end process walkthroughs and root?cause analysisAssess operational maturity and scalability in a high?growth or transformational areaPerform advanced data analysis to support audit planning, testing, investigations, and continuous risk monitoringAnalyze large datasets (e.g., production costs, T&E spend, payroll, vendor payments, advertising revenue) to identify trends and emerging risksTranslate business risks into targeted, meaningful analyticsUse dashboards and visuals to share insights. Prepare presentations for audience members who are not technicalSupport management?requested projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation of findingsCollect, validate, and analyze data from diverse internal and external sourcesPresent insights through PowerPoint, dashboards, and other visualization toolsBuild robust working relationships with business leaders and cross?functional partners (SOX, Compliance, Finance, Legal)Communicate results clearly, explaining root cause, risk, and business impactProvide useful, business?aligned recommendations and involve remediation plans when neededMaintain self-reliance and objectivity while serving as a trusted advisorContribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planSupport continuous improvement of audit methodologies and analytics capabilitiesAct as a thought partner on analytics tools, technologies, and industry trendsInformally mentor less?experienced team membersBasic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, data analytics, or a related field Robust knowledge of operational risk, internal controls, audit methodologies, and risk management Experience executing analytics?driven operational reviews (e.g., T&E, production, vendor payments, revenue processes) Demonstrated ability to examine large, complex, and unstructured datasets and derive meaningful insights Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, ACL, or similar) Expert?level skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Solid organizational and project?management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal You need good analytical skills. You should be able to solve problems and think critically. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related fieldAdditional Qualifications Big Four or consulting experience preferred Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA (active or in progress) preferred Knowledge of ERM frameworks and regulatory compliance considerations Ability to build trust, influence others, and work skillfully across teams and levels Self?starter with well-developed effort and the ability to learn quickly Enlightened curiosity and excitement for solving complex, ambiguous problems Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage up, down, and across teams Experience mentoring team members and reviewing work in a high?expectation environment Well-developed research skills with the ability to synthesize and present findings succinctly Comfort using AI?enabled tools and advanced analytics to support research and professional judgment.