Kate Somido

I'm an enthusiastic, self-driven, reliable, responsible, and meticulous woman. I am a responsible team player who can adjust to any difficult circumstance. I can operate effectively both independently and in a group environment. I can accomplish deadlines and perform effectively under duress.

KYC / CDD Officer at TIPTORRO Sports Betting (2025-01 – Present)

• Reviewing / Verifying - German Documents, France and Switzerland.
• Fraud Prevention – Detect and prevent fraudulent activities such as bonus abuse, multi-accounting, and payment fraud within sportsbook and gaming platforms.
• Conducted PEP Check and sanctions screening checks.
• Account & Document Verification (KYC) – Perform KYC checks to ensure customer identity verification in line with regulatory and iGaming compliance requirements.
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) - conducting deep-dive investigations into high-risk customers, transactions, and business relationships to prevent money laundering, fraud, and to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Verification Process Monitoring – Oversee semi-automated onboarding systems to ensure accurate and compliant customer verification.
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD): Conduct onboarding and periodic client reviews.
• Manual Account Verification – Conduct detailed manual reviews of high-risk or flagged accounts, including source of funds and identity checks.
• Document Review & Validation – Verify customer documents (ID, proof of address, payment methods) for authenticity and compliance with AML standards.
• Online Payment Monitoring – Monitor deposits and withdrawals across payment channels to identify suspicious betting or transaction patterns.
• Customer Registration Monitoring – Analyze new registrations to detect duplicate accounts, collusion, or abusive behavior.
• Payments Processing Oversight – Review and approve withdrawals, ensuring compliance with internal policies and responsible gaming practices.
• Account Abuse Monitoring – Identify and investigate bonus abuse, arbitrage betting, and other forms of platform exploitation.
• Support for Automated Payments & Withdrawals – Assist in maintaining and optimizing automated transaction systems while handling exceptions and escalations.

Travel and Tourism Management – STI College (2020-01 – 2022-12)