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Eric Parrish

@ericparrish

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Fraud Operations leader driving proactive wire fraud prevention, incident response, and regulatory compliance.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead fraud operations that move teams from reactive to proactive monitoring—strengthening controls, governance, and detection. I want to integrate analytics and security signals, partner across business units, and improve compliance outcomes through continuous process improvement.

I’m an accomplished Fraud Operations professional with 1.5+ years of enterprise fraud management experience across incident response and regulatory compliance in the banking sector. I lead cross-functional teams to strengthen governance frameworks and align security operations with organizational goals to reduce financial exposure.

In my current role as First Line of Defense Controls Testing Manager at Western Alliance Bank, I develop and manage an annual testing plan for business controls, integrate Proofpoint security signals, and use data analytics to identify emerging wire fraud patterns and synthetic identity risks. I design testing methodologies and governance to support high-velocity fraud detection while coordinating automation and continuous process improvements with business units.

Previously, as a Vice President of the Fraud Horizontal Controls Program at MUFG, I directed enterprise-wide fraud horizontal control testing across 14 business units—standardizing reporting, improving incident response transparency, and building scorecards and metrics tied to Cybera-aligned threat intelligence. Earlier at PayPal and Chase Bank, I led investigations into wire fraud and account takeover cases, oversaw FinCEN SAR preparation, and strengthened AML/BSA risk mitigation through quality assurance and advanced investigative analytics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Controls Testing Manager

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Western Alliance Bank

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Develop and manage an annual business controls testing plan aligned to enterprise risk management and Proofpoint security signals. Lead control testing and incident response activities while using data analytics to identify wire-fraud patterns and synthetic identity risks and shift toward proactive monitoring.

Fraud Operations Incident Response Controls Testing Data & Analytics ProofPoint Team Leadership

Fraud Horizontal Controls VP

MUFG

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 (6 months)

Directed enterprise-wide fraud horizontal control testing across 14 business units to standardize wire fraud prevention and operational leadership. Built scorecards and metrics integrated with Cybera-aligned threat intelligence to improve incident response transparency and effectiveness.

Fraud Prevention Threat Intelligence Cross functional Leadership

Senior Compliance Investigator

PayPal Inc

Jan 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 8 months)

Led a team of investigators resolving wire fraud and account takeover cases using security operations protocols for high-risk incidents. Oversaw FinCEN SAR preparation and quality assurance reviews, and conducted deep-dive investigations using data analytics to improve detection and restore account integrity.

Fraud Investigation Account Takeover Security Operations Incident Response Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance Data & Analytics

AML Analyst / Officer

Chase Bank

Apr 2012 - Jan 2017 (4 years 9 months)

Managed enterprise-wide AML operations focused on analyzing banking data to detect suspicious activity and mitigate financial crimes. Partnered with legal and fraud teams to implement risk mitigation strategies, supporting victim remediation and reducing exposure through improved protections.

AML BSA Risk Management AML Operations Data & Analytics Victim Remediation Cross Functional Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

American Bankers Association (ABA)

Certificate in Compliance Essentials (CRCM courses), Compliance

Completed a Certificate in Compliance Essentials through ABA’s CRCM coursework (currently in progress).

Paradise Valley Community College

Associate of Arts, Communications

Earned an Associate of Arts in Communications.

U.S. Army Intelligence School

Information Assurance & Joint Intelligence Planners Training, Intelligence Gathering & Dissemination

Grade: Honor Graduate

Completed training including Intelligence Gathering & Dissemination, Information Assurance Security, and Joint Basic Intelligence Planners coursework, along with structured critical thinking.