IDT Assurance Advisor

, India

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 3, 2026

Business Unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where You Fit In?

• As the energy industry transitions to cleaner forms of energy, Shell is actively leveraging technology across its business. This exposes us to risk in Information security and regulatory requirements that come along with it.
• IDT Assurance Advisors play a vital role in ensuring compliance with IRM policies and standards.
• This role involves managing operational responsibilities related to IT controls, delivering assurance services, leading improvement projects, and championing risk management initiatives.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders, managing impact from Shell-wide projects, and staying informed about internal policies and external risks are key challenges.

If you are interested in Information Risk Management (IRM) and desire to sit into the driver’s seat where we provide assurance to the organization on the risks we carry in IT world, Enterprise Assurance Services (EAS) is the team you would want to be in. Join our EAS team, where it is a great opportunity for those looking to develop IT Risk review/audit skills.

What is the Role?  

 
As an IDT Assurance Advisor, you play a key role in strengthening the organization's IT risk and control environment through independent assurance, risk oversight, and control testing activities. You will conduct comprehensive risk management reviews, identify gaps, and meticulously track remediation progress, assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify and report control weaknesses, and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders on risk management and governance practices. 

Your key responsibilities include: 

• Risk Oversight & Assurance Planning: Lead IT assurance reviews across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management objectives. 

• Quality Review: Review ITGC and ITC testing for quality, completeness, and correctness of outcome. 

• ITGC Testing: Conduct testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and ITAC to ensure compliance and effectiveness. 

• Test Scripts: Developing and executing test scripts, documenting test procedures, and evaluating results to identify control gaps. 

• Reporting: Ensure adherence to the approved assurance plan and provide regular updates on progress. 

• Issue Management: Review quality of remediation and documentation of the same before issue closure. 

• Process & Policy Governance: Oversee the evaluation of IT processes, policies, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT). 

• Strategic Advisory: Provide expert guidance to first line of defense on risk mitigation strategies, control enhancements, and remediation planning for identified gaps. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with first line of defense and business focal points to promote a strong risk-aware culture and ensure effective governance practices. 

• ESSA Leadership: Drive Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate (ESSA) initiatives within assurance services, ensuring timely reporting and continuous improvement. 

• Oversight of Tools and Reports: Oversee the accuracy and relevance of tools and reports used by the team and stakeholders, making updates based on evolving business needs. 

This role demands a strong expertise in IT security and risk management, with a focus on proactive risk management and continuous improvement. 

What We Need from You?

Experience: 

• IT Audit Expertise: 5-8 significant experience in IT audits or ITGC testing or conducting risk reviews. 

 Education: 

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree in technology is highly desirable. 

• Certifications: Preferred certifications include those in IT security and Risk Management. 

 Technical Skills: 

• IT Audit and Risk Management: Good knowledge of IT audit processes, risk management, and control testing. 

• Security Standards: Familiarity with internal and external IT security standards such as ISO 27001 and COBIT. 

• Certifications: Relevant certifications like ISO 27001, CISA, CISM, CRISC are desired. 

• Information Risk Management: Strong understanding of information risk management and associated processes. 

• Application Proficiency: Experience with widely used applications such as SAP, Power Platform, and Cloud technologies is desirable. 

• Continuous Improvement: A mindset geared towards continuous improvement and project management experience. 

 Soft Skills: 

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to deliver through others, is essential. 

• Team Collaboration: Highly motivated team player who volunteers, supports, and collaborates effectively. 

• Proactive Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying potential challenges and proposing effective solutions. 

• Learner Mindset: Demonstrates professional curiosity and a strong desire to learn. 

• Prioritization: Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously with strong prioritization skills. 

• Interpersonal Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. 

What We Offer?

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

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Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalization, and business operations.

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates an LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and an LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Spring Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Spring is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centers across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programs on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

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