Strategic Risk & Data Analytics Manager – Internal Audit

Paramount; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site and virtual engagement events

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Manager of Risk & Data Analytics to deliver data‑driven insights, lead risk‑based audits, and support investigations and advisory projects across the enterprise. You will evaluate processes, governance, and controls with advanced analytics, collaborating with SOX, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams.

The role requires comfort with complex data, strong risk assessment skills, and the ability to operate in fast‑moving environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, data analytics, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification(s) such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent (active or in progress) preferred.
• Big Four or consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk‑based analytics to support operational audits, advisory work, and special projects across corporate, media, streaming, advertising, and production areas
• Develop focused project objectives, scopes, and risk assessments aligned to key business priorities
• Design flexible approaches for non‑routine or evolving activities requiring solid professional judgment
• Use analytics to evaluate processes, controls, and governance, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and growth
• Conduct end‑to‑end process walkthroughs and root‑cause analysis to address underlying issues
• Assess operational maturity and scalability in high‑growth or transformational initiatives
• Apply advanced analytics to audit planning, testing, investigations, and continuous risk monitoring
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks across areas such as production, T&E, payroll, vendor payments, and revenue
• Translate business risks into targeted, meaningful analytics and communicate insights through clear visuals and presentations
• Lead or support special projects through data collection, validation, analysis, and documentation of findings
• Synthesize insights from multiple systems and data sources and present conclusions through dashboards and presentations
• Build robust relationships with business leaders and cross‑functional partners, including SOX, Compliance, Finance, and Legal
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly, explaining root cause, risk, and business impact in an accessible language
• Create recommendations that fit the business needs. When needed, promote remediation plans while keeping a focus on solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining sovereignty and objectivity
• Manage, coach, and develop team members while ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to internal standards
• Advance the team's shift toward insight‑driven, judgment‑based auditing
• Contribute to annual risk assessments and audit planning using data and industry insights
• Support continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, analytics capabilities, and investigative approaches
• Partner with the Audit executive team on analytics tools, technologies, and industry trends to enhance the function's capabilities
• Assess audit and operational risks, design effective analytics procedures, identify control gaps, and manage multiple engagements in a dynamic environment
• Apply sound judgment, professional skepticism, and well‑developed communication skills to drive outcomes and maintain high standards of quality and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

Paramount is seeking a Manager of Risk & Data Analytics to deliver data‑driven insights, lead risk‑based audits, and support investigations and advisory projects across the enterprise. You will evaluate processes, governance, and controls with advanced analytics, collaborating with SOX, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams.

The role requires comfort with complex data, strong risk assessment skills, and the ability to operate in fast‑moving environments.