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Heather Simpson

@heathersimpson

I’m a Compliance & Fraud Analyst specializing in AML Title 31 transaction monitoring.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue protecting regulated operations by monitoring high-volume transactions, escalating risks fast, and supporting audit-ready investigations in a compliance-focused team that values accuracy and documentation.

I’m a Compliance & Fraud Analyst with 15+ years of experience analyzing high-volume transactions, spotting discrepancies, and detecting suspicious transaction patterns in real time within regulated environments. I monitor multi-million-dollar transaction flows, escalate risks aligned to AML (Title 31) and internal control frameworks, and support investigations with audit-ready documentation.

In my most recent role, I managed reconciliation and verification of $4M–$6M in daily transactions across multiple financial control points, monitoring activity across 4–6 systems to detect irregularities and system mismatches. I resolved a $1K+ transaction discrepancy by tracing system-to-physical variances, prevented operational risk by identifying missed cassette change and completing reconciliation within 30 minutes, and supported SAR confirmation through timely escalation and documentation—while maintaining cross-functional coordination and dual-control verification for high-risk cash movements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Cage Cashier II

Emerald Queen Casino

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Managed reconciliation and verification of $4M–$6M in daily transactions across multiple control points, ensuring compliance with internal policies. Investigated discrepancies by tracing variances across systems and escalation workflows, including dual-control verification for high-risk cash movements.

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Cage Cashier I

Emerald Queen Casino

Dec 2021 - Sep 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Processed and monitored high-volume transactions totaling $100K+ daily while ensuring adherence to AML (Title 31) and internal control procedures. Detected suspicious transaction patterns in real time and escalated incidents to support SAR identification and audit-ready reporting.

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Table Games Dealer

Emerald Queen Casino

Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year)

Monitored real-time player and transaction activity to detect potential fraud and suspicious behavior, escalating incidents to surveillance in alignment with compliance and gaming rules. Maintained accuracy in high-volume transactions while supporting investigation coordination with operations teams.

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Tribal Lottery Runner

Emerald Queen Casino

Mar 2007 - May 2019 (12 years 2 months)

Analyzed transaction logs and machine data to identify discrepancies across gaming systems and support issue resolution. Resolved customer disputes by tracing transaction history and escalating irregularities with surveillance and technical teams.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Washington logoUW

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature from the University of Washington.

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AML (Title 31) Training

AML (Title 31) Training, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance (Title 31)

Completed AML (Title 31) training focused on compliance requirements and related monitoring expectations.

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SAR Awareness Training

SAR Awareness Training, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Awareness

Completed SAR awareness training to support recognizing and appropriately escalating potentially suspicious activity.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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