Megan Parrish
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Sr Investigator analyzing customer transaction activity, open-source information, and customer background to identify suspicious behavior and support SAR filing. Reviews customer cases weekly, works with Supervision and advisors to gather required information, and helps determine whether customer relationships should continue. Supports newer team members through training and guidance on AML investigations and case handling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Investigator
LPL Financial
11.2024 - Current
- Review 5 customer cases weekly for suspicious transaction patterns using case management systems, Actimize, WorldCheck, and LexisNexis CLEAR.
- Analyze customer transaction activity with background research and open-source intelligence to identify suspicious behavior warranting SAR filing.
- Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports with FinCEN while documenting findings from fraud typologies and high-risk jurisdiction analysis.
- Work with Supervision and Advisors to collect missing information and support activity reviews tied to fraud typologies.
- Determine whether customer relationships should continue and partner with the AML Client Review Working Group on exit decisions.
- Train and guide junior investigators through ongoing review standards, case documentation, and alert disposition practices.
FIU QC Sr Analyst
MVB Bank
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Reviewed 10-15 FIU case studies per week across SARs, NOSARs, CTRs, crypto cases, and alerts using case management systems.
- Identified process gaps and risk-mitigation opportunities to improve AML operations across financial crime case handling.
- Escalated critical QA errors to the BSA/AML QA Officer and supported timely remediation of review issues.
- Monitored case closures and filings against internal SLAs and banking regulatory requirements.
- Participated in cross-department BSA, AML, and OFAC projects to strengthen compliance review workflows.
AML Transaction Monitoring Investigations Analyst
Deutsche Bank
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Investigate wire, check, and ACH transactions within correspondent banking relationships for BSA and AML compliance.
- Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports and Continuing Activity Reports for FinCEN with clear supporting case documentation.
- Analyze international customer activity involving high-dollar transfers and high-risk jurisdictions to identify suspicious patterns.
AML Investigator
MUFG Union Bank
10.2015 - 10.2022
- Reviewed 15-20 branch and departmental referrals weekly for unusual account activity and escalation risk.
- Investigated referred accounts for suspicious, illegal, and money laundering activity using bank investigative tools and case management systems.
- Analyzed account typologies involving high-dollar wires, cryptocurrency, high-dollar cash transactions, variances, sanctioned jurisdictions, and high-risk jurisdictions.
- Supported backlog reduction by handling overflow cases and coordinating review work across investigative teams.
- Performed quality assurance training for FIU case reviews, SARs, and NOSARs to strengthen review consistency and accuracy.
- Applied customer due diligence, OFAC screening, WorldCheck, LexisNexis CLEAR, and Actimize during account investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2014
Skills
AML operations
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Transaction monitoring investigations
- Customer due diligence
- BSA compliance
- SAR quality review
- NOSAR review
- CTR review
- Financial crimes investigation
Timeline
Sr Investigator
LPL Financial
11.2024 - Current
FIU QC Sr Analyst
MVB Bank
09.2023 - 02.2024
AML Transaction Monitoring Investigations Analyst
Deutsche Bank
01.2023 - 07.2023
AML Investigator
MUFG Union Bank
10.2015 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Arizona State University