Timothy Goodrick
About Timothy Goodrick
Timothy Goodrick is a Director of Forensic at KPMG Australia, with extensive experience in financial crime prevention and compliance. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as FATF TREIN and Transparency International New Zealand, contributing significantly to anti-money laundering strategies.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Timothy Goodrick currently serves as the Director of Forensic at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, he focuses on forensic investigations and compliance, leveraging his extensive experience in financial crime prevention. His role involves supporting financial institutions in enhancing their compliance programs and leading teams to address complex forensic challenges.
Previous Experience at FATF TREIN
Goodrick held multiple positions at FATF TREIN in Nam-gu, Busan, Korea. He served as a Specialist from 2017 to 2018 and later acted as Director for a five-month period in 2018 to 2019. His work involved contributing to the development of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing strategies, which align with his expertise in financial crime.
Professional Background in Financial Crime
Timothy Goodrick has a robust background in financial crime prevention. He worked at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as a Policy Analyst focusing on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing from 2012 to 2015 in Paris, France. He also held senior roles at the Attorney-General's Department in Australia, including Director of the Financial Crime Section, where he led initiatives to combat financial crime.
Educational Qualifications
Goodrick holds a Master of Laws in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of New South Wales, which he completed in 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business from Macquarie University between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, he achieved a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law in 2005 and became a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) in 2010 through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).
Leadership in AML/CTF Strategy
Timothy Goodrick has played a significant role in shaping Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) strategy. He has collaborated extensively with FATF and Financial Action Task Force Regional Bodies (FSRB) members, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing compliance measures in both public and private sectors. His leadership focuses on building motivated teams to effectively combat financial crime.