Know Your Staff
Make Informed Hiring Decisions. Ensure a Secure Workplace.
Thorough Evaluation:
Targeted Approach:
Advanced Technology:
KYS checks help organisations make informed, compliant hiring decisions in high-risk industries.
Trusted by leading Organisations
Our KYS Checks Provide:
A Deeper Level of Vetting for Key Hires
Background & History Verification
Reputational & Behavioral Risk Analysis
Compliance & Affiliation Screening
Employment Discrepancy Identification
Employment Discrepancy Identification
Social Media & Sentiment Analysis
Social Media & Sentiment Analysis
Judgements & Litigation History
Judgements & Litigation History
International Watchlist Screening
International Watchlist Screening
Adverse Media Scan
Adverse Media Scan
Sanctions Screening
Sanctions Screening
ID Verification
ID Verification
Fraud Database Queries
Fraud Database Queries
Political Exposure Check
Political Exposure Check
Know Your Staff
Hiring the wrong individual can expose an organisation to financial loss, reputational damage, and internal security risks. Our employee screening and executive background checks provide organisations with a clearer understanding of the individuals they are considering for employment.
The screening process verifies identity, reviews employment and education history, and examines an individual’s public digital footprint. Investigations also assess regulatory notices, sanctions lists, politically exposed person (PEP) status, adverse media, and legal records to identify potential risk indicators or undisclosed affiliations.
Get Started in 5 Simple Steps
1. Set Your Objectives
Begin by filling out our online inquiry form. One of our consultants will schedule a call to discuss your specific KYS requirements and timelines, enabling us to create a tailored proposal.
2. Provide Key Information
After reviewing our proposal and finalising your screening needs, you can provide us with the necessary details of the individuals or candidates requiring KYS screening.
3. We Get to Work
Our expert analysts, supported by advanced systems, will discreetly gather and assess the information provided. We conduct thorough evaluations and risk assessments, ensuring all key factors are meticulously reviewed.
4. Receive a Comprehensive Report
Within 5 business days, you’ll receive a clear, detailed report compiling all verified data and assessments. This report highlights key findings and relevant details about each candidate.
5. Feedback and Consultation
We are available to provide further insights on the report. As we continue working together, we can further tailor the reports to ensure you receive the precise information needed for effective hiring decisions.
At Checks & Traces, Data Ethics is a core principle. Our checks are purposefully developed to provide clients with meaningful insights that support informed decision-making, while protecting the privacy, dignity and integrity of all parties involved.
Our screening processes are guided by responsible data use, privacy protection, proportionality and recognised ethical principles. Information is assessed only where it is relevant to a legitimate screening purpose, and our approach is designed to avoid unnecessary or excessive collection of personal information.
We are committed to fair, responsible and contextual assessment. Screening results are considered carefully, with appropriate human judgement applied to help reduce misleading, incomplete or unfair conclusions. Information is handled securely and treated with the level of confidentiality appropriate to its sensitivity.
Checks & Traces also maintains a zero-tolerance approach to the misuse of our services. Our services may not be used for illegitimate purposes such as doxxing, harassment, intimidation or extortion. Suspected misuse is treated seriously and may be reported to the relevant authorities.
Our goal is simple: to help organisations make better-informed decisions while ensuring that responsible data practices remain at the centre of every screening process.
Ethical Screening, Always.
Click Click vs. Checks and Traces
“Click-click” is used in the intelligence industry to describe automated intelligence investigations that produce reports without human analysis.
At Checks & Traces, we believe in the power of human expertise. While we leverage advanced technology and vast global databases, our employee screenings are always conducted, verified, and interpreted by skilled analysts.
Our team of experts, trained in open-source intelligence and cyber investigations, meticulously assesses candidates to uncover key risk indicators. We go beyond data to deliver comprehensive and contextual insights.
| Features | Click-Click | Checks and Traces |
|---|---|---|
| Human Analysis | No | Yes |
| Design Expertise | Coders | Corporate Security Experts |
| Check Focus | Generic Database Queries | Targeted Risk Indicators |
| Compliance | Minimum Requirements | Enhanced & Meaningful Insights |
| Outcome | Ticks a Box | Mitigates Risks & Protects Your Business |
Questions? We have all the answers.
Any business that prioritises a secure and compliant work environment. Our KYS checks are especially valuable for sectors such as financial services, banking, law, insurance, and healthcare.
Simply fill out the inquiry form on our website, and one of our specialists will reach out to discuss your specific needs. After that, we’ll provide you with a detailed proposal tailored to your requirements.
We combine human expertise with advanced AI to ensure a thorough investigation. Our analysts use cutting-edge technology to uncover critical insights that automated systems or analysts alone might miss, providing a comprehensive and accurate risk assessment.
While specific compliance requirements may vary by industry, most sectors require evidence of employee vetting practices. Our checks are designed to cover key risk indicators for most industries.
We use the world’s largest databases and advanced digital footprint tracing tools to gather comprehensive data. Our skilled investigators then analyse this data meticulously to create an in-depth candidate profile.
Yes. We adhere to all legal standards and conduct our checks with the utmost respect for client confidentiality. All processes are overseen to ensure they meet the highest ethical standards, guided by our Data Ethics principles and a dedicated focus on privacy and responsible data use.
Our Enhanced KYS checks focus on:
- Identity Verification: Is the candidate who they claim to be?
- Social Media Scrutiny: Are there concerning social media posts about the candidate?
- Adverse Media Scan: Is there negative content about the candidate on the surface, deep, or dark web?
- International Watchlists: Is the candidate on any global watchlists?
- Employment Discrepancies: Are there inconsistencies in the candidate’s employment history?
- Judgements & Litigation: Are there any legal issues involving the candidate?
- Fraud Databases: Is the candidate flagged in fraud databases?
- Political Exposure: Is the candidate affiliated with government officials?
- Sanctions Lists: Has the candidate been sanctioned by any governments or organisations?
We understand the importance of timely information. KYS checks typically take 7 business days to complete, ensuring you receive a thorough and detailed report as quickly as possible.
The dedicated Checks & Traces support team is here to assist you. If you have any questions or concerns about your report, please contact us at info@checksandtraces.com. We will address your inquiries promptly and work to resolve any issues.
Discretion is key in our investigations. We utilise advanced, covert techniques to ensure that the business or individuals being screened remain unaware of the process.
Absolutely! We take pride in the quality of our work. You can download a sample report here to see the level of detail and insights we provide.
Checks & Traces is powered by the expertise of Futurum Risk, a team of corporate security and cyber investigation specialists. Connect with our global CEO, James Ellender, on LinkedIn to learn more about his extensive experience in the field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our intelligence services and approach
Checks & Traces is a team of highly trained intelligence professionals trained at a government standard to utilise powerful machine learning, web scraping, and AI tools to gather targeted information globally.
Checks & Traces is a branch of Futurum Global, a risk and intelligence company serving governments and multinationals for over a decade. Developed to offer direct-to-customer intelligence services, Checks & Traces makes it easier for individuals and companies to access targeted information on demand.
Absolutely. Our checks are entirely legal. We are intelligence experts collecting open-source information and analysing it to highlight legitimate concerns.
No. We use various proprietary tools, databases, covert profiles, hidden devices, and operating systems, along with government-level trained investigators to identify information and concerns. You could probably service your own car, but it’s often best to leave it to the professionals.
Typically, we deliver a comprehensive report within 7 working days, depending on complexity. If something concerning arises, additional time may be needed to verify findings.
We invest in powerful data collection and analysis tools and provide extensive training to our team. If you believe we've missed something, we'll conduct further investigation into your concerns.
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