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Financial industry

Trusted background check services for the financial services industry.

Our background checks and verifications help you hire the right people to handle your financial institution’s sensitive information. Bank on making informed hiring decisions for everyone that touches money and private information.

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Reduce the risk of fraud, theft, and money laundering.

The financial industry is one of the most regulated and scrutinized sectors in the world. Hiring the right people to handle sensitive information and money is crucial for maintaining trust, security, and compliance. That’s why you need a reliable partner who can provide comprehensive background checks and verifications for your financial institution.

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What are the key background checks in the financial industry?

Common Financial Industry Packages

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Industry Basics

  • Address History Trace

  • County Criminal Search

  • National Criminal Plus

  • National Federal Criminal

  • National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)

  • Global Watch List

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Enhanced Scope

  • Address History Trace

  • County Criminal Search

  • Statewide Criminal Search

  • National Criminal Plus

  • National Federal Criminal Search

  • National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR)

  • Global Watch List

  • Employment Verification

  • Education Verification

  • Employment Credit Report

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Why choose Verified Credentials:

Experience

Experience you can trust

With over 40 years of experience and knowledge in background screening, we deliver background screening services with industry-leading speed and accuracy, combined with unparalleled customer service.

Support

Support when you need it

We take pride in our responsiveness. When you call during business hours, you get to speak to a live team member, fast. Better yet, each customer has a dedicated account manager to help with large-scale questions or concerns.

Easy adminstration

Reduce the administrative burden

Our web-based tools make your administrative tasks easier. By having applicants fill out most of the information themselves, you can reduce costly data entry errors and save valuable administrative time.

Screening to help you meet complex regulatory requirements.

Know the people you're hiring to handle sensitive information. Let us help you secure your assets.