Financial and professional services screening
Screening candidates in financial and professional services is essential for reducing the risk of fraud, money laundering and reputational damage.
It confirms that individuals meet regulatory expectations, demonstrate integrity and uphold strong financial and ethical standards. Ongoing checks for existing employees help maintain these standards over time.
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£59 ex VAT
Our smart screening technology and extensive experience delivers fast and reliable background checks with fast turnaround times so you can hire confidently in high-integrity environments.
Why screening matters in financial and professional services
Employees might often handle sensitive data, manage client accounts, process payments or advise on regulated activities. Even junior roles can involve access to confidential information or financial systems.
Thorough screening helps you:
- Reduce the risk of fraud, misconduct or insider threats
- Verify identity, right to work and employment history
- Validate professional qualifications and memberships
- Identify financial red flags, CCJs or bankruptcy
- Confirm regulatory fitness for role
- Protect clients, assets and your firm’s reputation
What’s included in the screening
Suitable for financial, professional and legal services roles, including firms overseen by regulators such as the FCA, PRA, SRA, BSB and CILEx.
- Digital identity verification
- Address verification
- Right to work check
- 5 year employment / education history
- Criminal records check
- Consumer information search
- See additional checks available
Who needs background screening?
Screening supports safe recruitment across a wide range of firm types and role levels, including:
- Accountants and auditors
- Financial analysts
- Banking and payments staff
- Investment and wealth management teams
- Insurance and underwriting professionals
- Client onboarding and KYC administrators
- Financial advisers and customer-facing advisers
- Operations, compliance and risk teams
- Senior managers and leadership roles
Fast, reliable checks for regulated environments
Hiring in financial and professional services often requires both speed and precision. The screening process helps you onboard staff quickly while maintaining strong governance standards.
- Fast turnaround through automated checks
- Clear reporting that highlights risk indicators
- Screening suitable for firms of all sizes
- A smooth, candidate-friendly onboarding process
- Checks aligned with regulatory expectations in financial and professional environments
Get screened in 3 easy steps.
Smart, automated background checks eliminate delays, reduce administrative burden, and cut costs, simplifying your hiring process so you can onboard the right people quickly, securely, and with confidence.
Verify account
Set up your account in minutes so you can start running background checks straight away.
Upload candidates & select checks
Add your applicants and choose the checks that match your requirements. Everything is handled in one simple workflow.
Download candidate screening reports
Download clear, easy to understand reports that help you hire safely and with confidence.