Heather Simpson
@heathersimpson
I’m a Compliance & Fraud Analyst specializing in AML Title 31 transaction monitoring.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
Dual Rate Runner
Emerald Queen Casino
May 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Handled high-volume transactional workflows while maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to financial procedures. Investigated transaction discrepancies using system log analysis and coordinated resolutions with operations teams to support control accuracy.
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
Bachelor of Arts, English Language & Literature
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature from the University of Washington.
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.
SAR Awareness Training
SAR Awareness Training, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Awareness
Completed SAR awareness training to support recognizing and appropriately escalating potentially suspicious activity.
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Software and tools used professionally
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