Deng Philip Thon

Deng Philip Thon is the Director of Monitoring and Operational Analysis at the Financial Intelligence Unit of South Sudan and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). He brings over 11 years of professional experience, including seven years in the banking sector and four years in financial intelligence, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). In his current role, Deng provides strategic and technical leadership in strengthening South Sudan’s financial intelligence analysis, enhancing AML/CFT compliance, and supporting national efforts to detect, prevent, and respond to money laundering, terrorist financing, and related financial crimes. He has also contributed significantly to the development of policies, regulations, guidance notes, and operational frameworks aimed at aligning South Sudan’s AML/CFT regime with international standards, particularly the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations.
Deng has played a central role in advancing the implementation of FATF Recommendation 8 in South Sudan’s non-profit sector. His work has included supporting legislative and regulatory reviews, strengthening the capacity of regulatory authorities, and overseeing the establishment of a Multi-Stakeholder NPO Working Group to address implementation gaps, promote coordination, and strengthen safeguards against terrorist financing abuse. Through his leadership, Deng continues to champion focused, proportionate, and risk-based approaches that protect the integrity of the non-profit sector while safeguarding its legitimate role in humanitarian assistance, development, civic participation, and community resilience.