Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics

We Are Paramount  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.

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 operational reviews, T&E audits, production audits, management‑requested reviews, and other advisory initiatives.

• 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

• 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
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,…