Manali M.
Leading IT Compliance and Cyber Security Programs | Building Secure, Audit-Ready Systems| Infra & Audit Readiness | GRC
- Role
- Head of Information Technology Compliance at Piramal Finance
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Manali M.
Results-driven Information Security, IT Governance, and Compliance Leader with 11+ years of experience in managing enterprise-scale cybersecurity, cloud governance, and regulatory compliance across fintech and NBFC environments. Proven expertise in establishing and leading GRC frameworks, driving audit readiness, and ensuring alignment with RBI guidelines, DPDP Act 2023, and global best practices.Experienced in developing and implementing policies, risk assessment models, and control mechanisms that strengthen organizational resilience and operational integrity. Skilled in using AI and automation to enhance threat detection, compliance monitoring, and reporting efficiency across complex IT landscapes.Proficient in cloud infrastructure governance (AWS, Azure, OCI), secure architecture design, and cyber resilience programs including SOC/SIEM implementation, BCP/DR, and access management. Strong leadership in collaborating with CISO, CTO, and Board Committees to ensure secure, compliant, and data-driven IT operations.
Experience
Head of Information Technology Compliance
Jun 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Develop and maintain IT compliance policies, procedures, and controls. • Coordinate internal and external IT audits; ensure timely closure of audit findings. • Conduct IT risk assessments, track CAPA, and manage remediation plans. • Ensure adherence to data protection and privacy regulations • Lead compliance awareness, training, and security education across departments. • Oversee vendor risk management and third-party compliance reviews. • Support business continuity (BCP/DR) planning and cybersecurity incident response. • Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and legal teams as needed
Education
MCT's Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Technology
Bachelor of engineering, Information technology
2009 — 2013
Welingkar Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Resources Management
2017 — 2020
Skills
- Mysql
- Windows
- Java
- Unix
- Sql
- Linux
- Microsoft Sql Server
- Red Hat Linux
- Ftp Software
- Replication Technologies
- Servlets
- Data Recovery
- Ftp
- C
- Cognos
- C
- Databases
- Postgresql
- Batch Programming
- Php
- C++ Language
- Html
- Tomcat 5
- Android
- Shell Scripting
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