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Mallika Singh

Pune

Summary

Dynamic Risk and Control Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the banking sector, specializing in infrastructure security, middleware platforms, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in identifying control gaps and implementing effective remediation strategies while ensuring audit readiness in both cloud and on-premises environments. Recognized for cultivating strong cross-functional relationships and delivering structured risk assurance that aligns with internal policies and external regulations. Committed to enhancing organizational resilience through proactive risk management and compliance initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Cloud & Middleware Risk and Security Specialist

Barclays
03.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed systems and infrastructure to identify potential risks and ensure alignment with internal IT security policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships across business units to support risk governance and control implementation.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive reports and documentation for senior stakeholders on adherence to security standards.
  • Worked closely with IT, risk, and business teams to integrate assurance activities into project planning and operational workflows.
  • Ensured platforms met confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements per Barclays standards and industry best practices.
  • Structured, defined, and drove remediation activities, including deployment and management of enduring controls.
  • Led comprehensive engagement with auditors, ensuring seamless coordination and timely resolution of audit requirements.
  • Supported major programs by coordinating audit evidence and tracking non-compliances.
  • Managed patching campaigns and secure build validations across cloud and on-prem systems.
  • Participated in Control Forums and Risk Boards to prioritize remediation efforts and align with regulatory expectations.

Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2012 - 02.2023

Served as Integration Lead for the SAP CRM team at Jaguar Land Rover, facilitating the integration of SAP systems with Message Broker and MQ infrastructure.


Projects :


Lloyd’s bank – change manager for middleware tools and technology releases.


Montreal, Canada based banking - for Administering and Supporting Message Broker and MQ infrastructure.


Education

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

06.2012

Skills

  • MQ, Kafka, ACE, MFT, AMQ, TLS,AIX,LINUX,WINDOWS, RHEL, SAP CRM, IHS, CyberArk, PowerBroker, MainView Middleware Administrator (MVMA) ServiceNow, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams
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Core Competencies

  • Risk Assessment & Control Implementation
  • Regulatory Compliance (SOx, GDPR, RBI Guidelines)
  • Audit Management & Evidence Collection
  • Vulnerability & Patch Management
  • Middleware Technologies (MQ, Kafka, ACE, AMQ)
  • Cloud Security (Azure and AWS)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM, CyberArk)
  • Incident Response & Resilience Planning
  • Stakeholder Reporting & Governance

Timeline

Cloud & Middleware Risk and Security Specialist

Barclays
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2012 - 02.2023

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Mallika Singh