Shell Graduate Programme - IT Assurance Advisor

Shell Graduate Programme 2026 - India 

What’s the role
Join us as a Graduate at Shell India where you will embark on a comprehensive 3-year programme designed to develop future leaders. The role will be based in Bangalore.

The Shell Graduate Programme equips you with the essential tools to enhance your
leadership skills and achieve your full potential through a combination of on-the-job
training, formal education, job rotations, and personalized coaching.

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.

What you’ll be doing
As an IDT Assurance Advisor, your role is important in fortifying the IT risk environment. You
will conduct comprehensive risk management reviews, identify gaps and meticulously
track remediation progress.

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.

• 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 e􀆯ective 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 you bring
We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation.
You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make
objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive
and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and
the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is
essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Programme:

• You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.

• You must be pursuing or have completed a Master's degree.

• You need to have less than three years of professional experience.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Have valid work authorization for India.

What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return, you get to 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.

• Competitive Compensation: Perform at your best with a competitive starting

salary and annual performance-related salary increases.

• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy benefits designed to provide a foundation for

your financial future. Take part in health care plans that meet the needs of you and
your family.

• Work-Life Balance: Maximise paid time o􀆯 and other options that allow you to

achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

• Career Growth: Progress through diverse career opportunities in national and

international teams.

• Professional Development: Gain access to a wide range of training and

development programs.

• Supportive Environment: Receive the support you need through mental health

programs, comprehensive counseling, and community groups.

• Inclusive Culture: Join an organization striving to become one of the most diverse

and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages,
ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply. Get
to know more about how we're working towards our DE&I goal here.

Learn more about Shell careers on our website:
https://www.shell.com/graduates

If you require any accommodations or accessibility adjustments (e.g. assistive technology,
communication support, any other) during the application or interview process, please let
us know directly via [email protected]. We strive to ensure that our process and
workplace is accessible to everyone and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments
to support your needs.

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Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.