Thomas Dufficy
Sydney
Summary
I have over 5 years of experience in the financial crime space, where I've developed strong skills and in-depth knowledge. Over the years, I've gained extensive experience in Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR) and transaction monitoring, along with a solid understanding of customer screening and client onboarding processes. This combination of expertise has allowed me to effectively identify potential risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to the development of robust financial crime controls within the organisations I've worked with.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AML/CTF Analyst
The Star Entertainment Group
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted transaction monitoring and investigations across a spectrum of low to high-risk financial activity spanning three properties.
- Investigated and actioned Unusual Activity Referrals (UARs) submitted by internal stakeholders, identifying patterns of financial crime and ensuring timely escalation for review or further legal/enforcement action.
- Utilised Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks during the onboarding of patron's to identify potential adverse information.
- Drafted high-quality Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) with accurate, objective, and detailed narratives based on comprehensive investigation findings.
- Collaborated closely with legal, compliance and risk teams to ensure investigation findings were sound, well documented and met high Quality Assurance standards.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of financial crime legislation and regulatory developments across Australia as a result of ongoing compliance training.
AML/CTF Analyst
Zip.Co
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Built and Implemented Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Customer Diligence (ECDD) procedures in line with AUSTRAC regulatory requirements.
- Led ongoing screening and onboarding for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) to ensure compliance with domestic and international obligations.
- Investigated and escalated high-risk customer profiles, preparing reports for senior management and compliance oversight.
- Assisted with transaction monitoring activities across Australia, New Zealand and the USA, identifying and reviewing potentially suspicious activity.
- Worked closely with internal terms to enhance and maintain KYC and ECDD protocols across the business.
- Supported the expansion of global customer screening and onboarding practices, contributing to the AML/CTF team’s effort in establishing consistent standard across Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, USA and Singapore.
Operations Support Officer
Zip.Co
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Analyse and understand Small to Medium Business merchant pain points while implementing new process changes to resolve these problems.
- Being the point of contact for merchants to increase efficiency with Zip products on their websites and in store.
- Auditing and uplifting the product placement on merchant websites.
Sports Administrator
St John's Beaumont School
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Created and assisted with the scheduling for after school training and match day fixtures.
- Assessed and prescribed training programs for the elite swimmers competing in the Independent Association of Prep Schools competition.
- Built the program for the school’s newly implemented Rugby Union 7 aside.
- Tasked with administrating after school boarding activities and weekend events.
Education
M.A - Fraud And Financial Crime
Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW02-2028
B.A - Sport And Exercise Science
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW04-2022
HSC -
The King's School
Sydney, NSW08-2018
Skills
- Proficient in Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Extensive knowledge of web-based screening tools (LexisNexis, Dow Jones)
- Knowledge of Transaction Monitoring Tools (Snowflake, Power BI)
- Extensive Knowledge involving SMR reporting to AUSTRAC
- Experience of investigative needs involving transaction monitoring
- Deep understanding of expectations imposed by regulatory bodies
- Experience of extensive KYC and ECDD processes for customer screening and client onboarding
- Day to day sensitive analysis of differing information
Timeline
AML/CTF Analyst
The Star Entertainment Group
07.2024 - Current
AML/CTF Analyst
Zip.Co
07.2020 - 07.2024
Operations Support Officer
Zip.Co
01.2020 - 04.2020
Sports Administrator
St John's Beaumont School
01.2019 - 12.2019
M.A - Fraud And Financial Crime
Charles Sturt University
B.A - Sport And Exercise Science
University of Technology Sydney
HSC -
The King's School
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