Shell Graduate Programme - IT Assurance Advisor

, India **Worker Type:** Regular **Posting Start Date:** July 14, 2026 **Job Description:** 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](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. **DISCLAIMER** Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. \- **DISCLAIMER:** Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.