Sr. Risk and Controls Advisor

, IndiaJob Family Group: Information Technology (IT)Worker Type: RegularPosting Start Date: November 27, 2025Business unit: Projects and TechnologyExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob Description: What’s the role As a Senior Risk and Controls Advisor within Business Integration & Compliance SOM, you will ensure that all information risks are identified, managed, and mitigated – supporting a strong “Management in Control” environment. This role partners with senior stakeholders across IT organization, including Cyber & Information Security Office (CISO), Governance, Risk, and Assurance (GRA) in Finance, Shell Internal Audit & Investigations (SIAI), and external auditors, while continuously improving the IT Risk & Compliance framework for Downstream and Renewables team. You will work closely with operations team, Business Information Security, and the IRM/CISO organization to embed next-generation risk solutions, drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities, and foster a culture of compliance. Additionally, you’ll identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the risk and compliance landscape. What you’ll be doing Support the transition of control design activities for new projects and operational deployments as required, ensuring controls are designed ‘first time right’. Act as a subject matter expert on IT General Controls, SOX, and regulatory compliance for a specific Class of Business. Facilitate end-to-end internal assurance processes (LOD2 and LOD3) in collaboration with stakeholders and auditors. Support CISO (IRM) initiatives, including Findings Management, Risk Acceptances, RMF, and special projects, ensuring timely execution. Partner with IRM/CISO teams and internal/external audit functions to maintain strong risk governance. Drive vulnerability and information risk management discussions aligned with annual performance targets. Build and enhance the capabilities of Control Owners and Operators to sustain robust risk and control practices. Promote continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and rationalization of IRM activities to reduce compliance burden. Embed a comprehensive approach to BAU controls, audit management, and IRM projects across the Downstream IT teams. Collaborate globally across disciplines to bridge technical, commercial, and risk management expertise. What you bring Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field 8–12 years of experience in Information Security, Risk Management, and Controls & Compliance Demonstrated experience with IT security audits (internal and external), risk management, and control selection, implementation, and testing Advanced understanding of IT security standards and relevant legal compliance requirements Industry-recognized certifications such as ISO 27001, CISM, CISA, CISSP, or other compliance certifications preferred Strong understanding of Information Risk Management and its impact on application development, operations, and IT infrastructure Ability to assess and balance risk management needs and standards considering risk and cost Skill in translating risk control objectives into clear business language for service control owners Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Ability to work effectively in a global, complex environment with multiple stakeholders Highly motivated with strong communication skills and proven ability to work independently and within a team 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 value-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 among the best in the world. Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents. Join an organization 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 programs. 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, . - 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.