Despina Bhavon

Despina Bhavon is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial crime risk management and business controls. Currently serving as a Financial Crime Implementation Manager at RBS International since June 2017, Despina leads transformation activities and oversees risk management across a multi-jurisdictional business. Previously held senior roles, including Senior Risk Manager for Institutional Banking at RBSI and Head of Business Controls for RBSI Funds London, where responsibilities included developing risk frameworks and managing large teams across multiple locations. Despina also has a background in local government as a Business Manager for Barnet Council and various positions at Coutts, where expertise ranged from risk assurance to project management.