BSP Financial Group (Fiji) has appointed Ravitesh Prasad as its new Head of Operational Risk, bringing more than 19 years of experience in risk management, governance and assurance to the role.
The appointment will take effect on 20th November 2026.
Prasad joins the Bank’s Senior Leadership Team from BSP Life, where he is currently Head of Risk, leading the enterprise risk management function and overseeing governance frameworks, risk appetite, strategic risk oversight and Board risk reporting.
In his new role, he will report to the Country Head, Fiji, with a secondary reporting line to the Group Head of Operational Risk Management.
Prasad previously served as Associate Director – Risk Consulting at KPMG Fiji and also worked with the Delegation of the European Union for the Pacific.
He also serves on the Audit and Risk Committee of Future Farms Fiji, a subsidiary of BSP Life.
A Chartered Accountant, Prasad is a member of the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Internal Auditors Fiji.
He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Professional Accounting) and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Management and Information Systems from the University of the South Pacific.
In his new role, Prasad will lead BSP Fiji’s operational risk framework, strengthen proactive risk management, oversee risk assessments and incident investigations, and guide business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management.
Outside work, Prasad enjoys squash and travelling and is guided by a commitment to living with purpose.
BSP Fiji Country Head Haroon Ali welcomed the appointment, saying Prasad brings valuable experience and a practical approach to risk management.
Ali says the Bank looks forward to Prasad’s contribution to strengthening BSP Fiji’s resilience and supporting its commitment to customers and communities.
He also says Prasad’s move reflects the career growth opportunities available across the BSP Group, noting that Prasad has been part of the BSP family.
BSP says the appointment reinforces its commitment to building a resilient organisation that protects customer trust and supports sustainable growth.
