I am a hardworking and driven professional with a strong foundation in financial crime investigations, risk analysis, and systems optimisation. I thrive in both collaborative team settings and autonomous roles, bringing a positive, proactive mindset to every project. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact by contributing to a safer, more accountable financial ecosystem. I translate data-driven insights into practical strategies that help clients grow and teams perform at their best.

Ryan Khaira

I am a hardworking and driven professional with a strong foundation in financial crime investigations, risk analysis, and systems optimisation. I thrive in both collaborative team settings and autonomous roles, bringing a positive, proactive mindset to every project. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact by contributing to a safer, more accountable financial ecosystem. I translate data-driven insights into practical strategies that help clients grow and teams perform at their best.

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I am a hardworking and driven professional with a strong foundation in financial crime investigations, risk analysis, and systems optimisation. I thrive in both collaborative team settings and autonomous roles, bringing a positive, proactive mindset to every project.

I’m passionate about solving complex problems, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact by contributing to a safer, more accountable financial ecosystem. I translate data-driven insights into practical strategies that help clients grow and teams perform at their best.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Growth Partner at Client Ascend
June 1, 2023 - Present
Helped scale 20+ businesses using The Ascend System™, a proprietary framework blending content strategy, marketing automation, and backend sales infrastructure. Generated over $2M in revenue for clients through precision-built marketing systems that convert attention into predictable sales. Took clients from £3k to £75k/month by aligning offers, messaging, and distribution channels with buyer behaviour insights. Engineered automated backend workflows to qualify, nurture, and convert leads, improving MQL-to-close rates. Developed The Precision Effect™, a methodology aligning positioning, content, and funnel data with ideal client avatars to drive efficient scaling. Drove qualified organic views via platform-native content strategies that increased visibility and pipeline growth.
Content Marketing Specialist Freelance Consultant at Freelance
April 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and managed short-form content strategies for 10+ creators, generating over 200M+ views collectively. Built performance dashboards and KPIs to guide iterative content testing and optimisation. Created lead qualification workflows that converted views into consistent client acquisition via automated DMs and funnels. Worked hands-on with founders to build proof-driven personal brands that positioned them as leaders in their niche.
Contract Financial Crime Screening & Investigations Officer at St. James’s Place Wealth Management
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Conducted client and transaction screenings for adverse media, PEPs, SIPs, and sanctions using internal and third-party systems. Triaged financial crime alerts and supported escalation processes, working with Compliance and Risk teams on high-priority cases. Prepared audit-ready investigation documentation and contributed to internal reporting for Suspicious Activity Reviews. Maintained meticulous records across CRM platforms (Salesforce, MyPracticeAdmin), ensuring audit compliance and data accuracy. Strengthened fraud and AML risk frameworks by participating in workflow improvement projects to enhance screening effectiveness.
Contract Client Services at St. James’s Place Wealth Management
February 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Developed structured methodologies to analyse annual Wealth Surveys and extract patterns of dissatisfaction or complaint signals. Prioritised and resolved high-impact client issues, ensuring resolutions aligned with internal policy and FCA expectations. Supported project teams in designing workflow automation systems to improve case triage and partner response times. Enhanced CRM accuracy and recordkeeping for client touchpoints, resulting in cleaner audit trails and faster turnaround. Liaised with financial advisers and partners to build resolution strategies that improved customer satisfaction and retention metrics.
Technology Development Programme: Business Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Security Technician at Nationwide Building Society
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Part of a cross-disciplinary development programme across Business Analysis, Cyber Security, and Security Technician streams. Conducted internal reviews of access control systems, identified weaknesses in logical access protocols, and recommended secure user access rights adjustments based on audit findings. Assisted in responding to potential access violations and process exceptions, contributing to incident documentation. Led a documentation project to standardise processes in preparation for external audits. Facilitated stakeholder interviews and gap analyses to improve clarity across IT functions. Created diagrams and SOPs supporting business continuity planning and risk mitigation; maintained endpoint and application security to high standards.
Amazon Flex Driver at Amazon
December 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Delivered packages with a focus on on-time performance, route optimization, and customer service in a fast-paced delivery environment.
Customer Service Role at Domino’s
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Provided front-line customer service, order processing, and issue resolution, developing strong communication and teamwork skills in a high-volume environment.
Sales Associate at Polo Ralph Lauren
August 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Assisted customers, achieved sales targets, maintained store presentation, and collaborated with team to deliver a high-quality retail experience.
Internal Audit Work Experience at Nationwide Building Society
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Gained exposure to internal audit processes, data collection, and controls assessment within a retail bank environment.

Education

BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business at Coventry University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
A Levels in Business Studies, Economics; Vocational Level 3 ICT, Financial Studies at Cirencester College
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
GCSEs (including English, Maths and IT) at Bradon Forest School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Education