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

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.

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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

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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

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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.”

NAPBS

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