UK's premier pre-employment screening service for financial institutions

Powerchex specialises in pre-employment screening and employment reference services for financial services firms.

What we do

Powerchex sets the industry standard by providing the fastest and most comprehensive pre-employment screening service, designed to give you the facts you need to mitigate the risks associated with your hiring decisions.

What can we verify?

Employment History 5/10 years
Regulated References
Academic/Professional Qualifications
Gap Verifications/Character References
Identity Checks/Address Verifications
Directorships/Directors' Due Diligence
Credit History
Criminal History
International Verifications

FSA Compliance

Powerchex provide FSA compliant pre-employment screens

There is evidence that organised crime groups deliberately target firms to place staff to commit financial crime, particularly identity theft. Firms must vet their staff carefully before confirming their appointment.

Financial Services Authority Financial Crime Sector Report

Good Risk Management of the Recruitment Process is Good Corporate Governance

Risk in organisations is anything that can come between you and your business goals. Anywhere that you find people interacting with your organisation, you will find risk.

At Powerchex we believe that good risk management of the recruitment process is a source of competitive advantage. To achieve that advantage you need to establish the right control environment to give you the assurance you seek without consuming disproportionate resources.

Our pre-employment background screening and employment reference services are designed to give you the facts you need to mitigate the risks associated with your hiring decisions in an efficient, cost-effective and timely manner.

“A background check is not only for the benefit of the company as a sound business practice, but also for the benefit of all employees. It is not reflection on an applicant.”