Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor, Risk and Analytics to join our team. This role supports planning and execution of risk-based analytics for audits, advisory engagements, and special projects. Key responsibilities include developing project objectives, scopes, and risk assessments, designing approaches for non-routine or evolving activities, evaluating process efficiency, controls, and governance, conducting end-to-end process walkthroughs and root-cause analysis, assessing operational maturity and scalability, performing advanced data analysis, analyzing large datasets, translating business risks into analytics, and communicating insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 field
• 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.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, ACL, or similar analytics and visualization tools
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle large, complex, and unstructured datasets
• Experience with ERM frameworks and regulatory compliance considerations
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to build trust and influence others
• Experience mentoring and reviewing work in a high-expectation environment
• Comfort with AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics

Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - 147,600.00
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace

Pay

$98,400.00 - 147,600.00

Schedule

Full-time