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Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

💰 $147,600/yr($98,400/yr – $147,600/yr)

About the role

#WeAreParamount on 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 projects
Develop project objectives, scopes, and risk assessments focused on key business priorities
Design approaches for non‑routine or evolving activities requiring professional judgment
Evaluate process efficiency, controls, and governance; identify opportunities to reduce friction and improve accountability
Conduct end‑to‑end process walkthroughs and root‑cause analysis
Assess operational maturity and scalability in a high‑growth or transformational area
Perform advanced data analysis to support audit planning, testing, investigations, and continuous risk monitoring
Analyze large datasets (e.g., production costs, T&E spend, payroll, vendor payments, advertising revenue) to identify trends and emerging risks
Translate business risks into targeted, meaningful analytics
Use dashboards and visuals to share insights. Prepare presentations for audience members who are not technical
Support management‑requested projects through data collection, analysis, and documentation of findings
Collect, validate, and analyze data from diverse internal and external sources
Present insights through PowerPoint, dashboards, and other visualization tools
Build robust working relationships with business leaders and cross‑functional partners (SOX, Compliance, Finance, Legal)
Communicate results clearly, explaining root cause, risk, and business impact
Provide useful, business‑aligned recommendations and involve remediation plans when needed
Maintain self-reliance and objectivity while serving as a trusted advisor
Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit plan
Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and analytics capabilities
Act as a thought partner on analytics tools, technologies, and industry trends
Informally mentor less‑experienced team members

Basic 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