Snr Idt Assurance Advisor

, India
**Job Family Group**:
Information Technology (IT)
**Worker Type**:
Regular
**Posting Start Date**:
October 15, 2025
**Business unit**:
Projects and Technology
**Experience Level**:
Experienced Professionals

**What’s the role**

As a Senior IDT Assurance Advisor within Information Risk Management (IRM), you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding Shell’s digital landscape by joining the IDT Focused Assurance (FAST) team - a proactive group driving IT risk oversight across the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead assurance services, develop audit capabilities, and influence strategic decisions that shape Shell’s approach to information risk. You’ll define risk assessment criteria, monitor evolving regulatory requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen our risk management framework. As Shell transitions to cleaner energy and increasingly leverages technology, this role becomes even more vital in addressing emerging risks in information security and compliance. You’ll also mentor and support team members, contribute to improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with IRM policies and standards - making this a dynamic and impactful career path in a rapidly evolving industry.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Provide comprehensive assurance on emerging IT risks (e.g., Lightly Managed Applications, AI EU, NIS2, DORA, New Portfolio Companies).
- Monitor new regulatory requirements and develop a robust assurance plan.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver assurance across business areas.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on assurance processes and risk strategies.
- Stay current with industry best practices and integrate them into assurance activities.
- Conduct thorough assurance reviews to strengthen risk management practices.
- Track regulatory changes and recommend updates to risk reviews for accurate assurance.
- Advise IT operations on risk management and support remediation planning for control gaps.
- Partner with Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) and business focal points to identify, assess, and review risks.
- Lead Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate (ESSA) initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery and reporting of assurance services.
- Oversee assurance tools and reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance to business needs.
- Ensure strict adherence to the approved assurance plan and report on execution.

**What you bring**
- 9-12 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years in IT audits, assurance, or risk assessments/reviews.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Technology is required; a postgraduate degree is highly desirable.
- Strong experience in monitoring regulatory changes, assessing organizational readiness, and delivering assurance to leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all IT operations and processes.
- Proven track record in providing assurance on the integration of portfolio companies, ensuring seamless transitions and alignment with organizational standards.
- Deep understanding of information risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Working knowledge of IT security standards such as ISO 27001 and COBIT.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, CISA, CRISC, or other IT security/risk management credentials) are a plus.
- Experience in project management and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and recommend solutions.
- Growth mindset with a strong drive for learning and professional development.
- Collaborative team player who actively supports others and fosters a positive working environment.
- Strong prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and influence across stakeholders.
- Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities to ensure alignment and clarity in assurance and risk strategies.

**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 increa