Kelly Ragsdale

Kelly Ragsdale, CIA, CRCP, has over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry with a focus on risk management, compliance and internal auditing. He most recently served as a director at an $1.3 trillion independent investment management firm where he led global projects and developed strategic initiatives within risk and audit operations. Kelly executed and led audits across all facets of the asset management business, was instrumental in designing and implementing internal audit strategies and risk management frameworks, and also led a team to improve governance practices. His experience in internal audit and consulting capabilities has spanned across pension funds, investment advisers, mutual funds, ETFs, private funds and other investment vehicles. Earlier in his career, his work supported the development, implementation and oversight of a compliance program for affiliated U.S. registered broker-dealers.

Throughout his career, Kelly has led Agile audit teams, enhanced operational efficiency through strategizing and implementing procedures and ensured regulatory compliance. He expedited the delivery of internal self-assessments to validate compliance with the IIA’s new Global Internal Audit Standards issued in January 2024 and successfully completed two External Quality Assessment (EQA) reviews, each receiving the highest rating attainable. He has also designed, developed and completed user testing of in-house audit management and third-party integrated risk management solutions.

Kelly is a certified internal auditor (CIA) and certified regulatory and compliance professional (CRCP). He passed FINRA Series 7, 24, and 51 and received a CFA institute investment foundations certificate. Kelly earned Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Houston.