Background checks for banking and finance

Comply with the Financial Supervision Act with background checks

The Act on Financial Supervision (in Sweden the supervisory authority is the Financial Supervisory Authority) applies to almost the entire financial sector in Sweden and several other EU countries. Financial markets are constantly changing and this oversight protects consumers and businesses. For example, the duty of care, criminal records (relevant crimes), credit check and good conduct: you must be able to guarantee the quality and integrity of (potential) employees. Validata is here to help you with this.

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Background checks for the financial sector

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Global solutions for background checks in banking and financial services

We offer an extensive capacity to carry out background checks both on a national and international level. Regardless of where your organization is located in the world, we can deliver accurate and reliable employee background checks, giving you complete peace of mind and security in your recruitment process.

300000

Background screenings worldwide

1300

Local and international clients

65

Countries screened in

Validata’s background check services

Validata is the market leader in the field of background checks. Thanks to our many years of experience, we can offer a fast and efficient check process that complies with applicable laws and regulations (GDPR). To get quick insight into the right data, we collaborate with trusted partners worldwide.

Validata relieves you
Validata takes care of all the work, including the communication about the progress of the background check with the candidate.

Short processing time
With Validata, you can start and run a new background check 24/7, wherever and whenever you want. This means that a screening in the Sweden is usually completed within 5 working days (excluding the application for extracts from the criminal record and international diplomas).

Insight into the process
In our secure environment, you get ongoing insight into how the control process is progressing. When part of the screening is complete, an interim report becomes available.

How our background checks work

From login to finished report in just a few steps. Create an account and get started with background checks today. Choose from Light, Basic or Complete to find the level that suits you best. Our sales team will be happy to help you set up an account.

Request an account

1. Log in

2. Select the type of background check light, basic and complete

3. Fill in the candidate's details

4. Validata performs the check

5. The candidate is notified on how to log in and start the check

6. The background check is completed and you can download your digital report

Curious about the possibilities for your organisation? Get in touch with us!

We understand that you may have various questions before starting background checks, and that’s why we’re here to collaborate and work alongside you. Leveraging our expertise and extensive experience, we provide tailored assistance throughout every phase of the process, from formulating a screening policy to ensuring its effective execution.

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Read what our clients say about us

Mats Holmberg, Partner & Finance, Boardtalk “By using Validata's digital solution for background checks, we know that clients' and applicants' personal data is always safe and secure. Boardtalk also has very careful procedures when it comes to data processing. We ensure that sensitive information is not passed back and forth unless absolutely necessary. For example, we only inform our clients if Validata finds irregularities in the results when we have received and analysed the applicants' verification reports.“

Level Up Consulting '' The system of Validata for background checks is very easy to use. We can use the system on our phone, tablet or laptop, which gives us the possibility to request and monitor screenings everywhere. With Validata we help our end clients with minimizing the risks by hiring the right people. ''

Harm Voogt, CEO of Validata Group “Our people truly make the difference and I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to serve clients around the world. Our deep understanding and ambitious outlook continuously support us build better work environments one business, and one hire at a time.”

Worldline ''Working with Validata internationally helps to screen every candidate via the same way. The system is easy to use and due to the fact that you can create different screening profiles per country, it is easy to adapt to local rules and regulations (for example: data storage in the EER).”

Albert Ellinger, Staff Officer at Ordina "For us, Validata is an organisation you can rely on for both support and the software that facilitates the employment background check process. Additionally, the screening software has become more secure and user-friendly over time, partly due to new laws and regulations.”

Ilze Lamers, HR Director Northern Europe at Michael Page Group “Even in this global pandemic, the Page Group wants to guarantee that the processing of personal data of candidates is securely done now that some of our employees are working from home.”

Tobias Lindh, Managing Director Nordics & Baltics at Adyen ”It is very important for us to employ people with integrity. We perform several background checks because we work in financial services, and also to give us peace of mind. That's why we use Validata. They make the process of eliminating risk easy and smooth.”

Mats Holmberg, Partner & Finance, Boardtalk “By using Validata's digital solution for background checks, we know that clients' and applicants' personal data is always safe and secure. Boardtalk also has very careful procedures when it comes to data processing. We ensure that sensitive information is not passed back and forth unless absolutely necessary. For example, we only inform our clients if Validata finds irregularities in the results when we have received and analysed the applicants' verification reports.“

Level Up Consulting '' The system of Validata for background checks is very easy to use. We can use the system on our phone, tablet or laptop, which gives us the possibility to request and monitor screenings everywhere. With Validata we help our end clients with minimizing the risks by hiring the right people. ''

Ilze Lamers, HR Director Northern Europe at Michael Page Group “Even in this global pandemic, the Page Group wants to guarantee that the processing of personal data of candidates is securely done now that some of our employees are working from home.”

Albert Ellinger, Staff Officer at Ordina "For us, Validata is an organisation you can rely on for both support and the software that facilitates the employment background check process. Additionally, the screening software has become more secure and user-friendly over time, partly due to new laws and regulations.”

Worldline ''Working with Validata internationally helps to screen every candidate via the same way. The system is easy to use and due to the fact that you can create different screening profiles per country, it is easy to adapt to local rules and regulations (for example: data storage in the EER).”

See all our background checks

We offer a range of background checks that can be tailored to your organisation’s requirements. More information on specific checks can be found below.

Download our white papers and get started with background checks

Want to feel confident and gain a solid understanding of background checks? Download our white papers to deepen your knowledge and be prepared before you start. Below you’ll find three must-read white papers that we recommend to all organisations.

Grunden för bakgrundskontroller

En kvinna skakar hand med en man samtidigt som hon håller i en utskriven kontrollrapport

Background checks on (potential) employees and the verification of personal data is a controversial issue. This white paper discusses the basis for background checks in hiring and recruitment by answering 6 questions.

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Bakgrundskontroll och GDPR

Grunden för bakgrundskontroller för nationella och internationella företag

Tips for GDPR-proof background checks when hiring. What does a background check have in common with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? Everything. In this white paper, we elaborate on the basic rules for processing personal data during a background check, and we provide three tips that can help you become ‘GDPR compliant’.

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Bakgrundskontroller för multinationella företag

Internationell bakgrundskontroll

When multinational companies decide to start doing background checks on employees, they automatically have to deal with different countries of residence, different laws and regulations, cultures and personal data. Our white paper addresses the issues that should be considered when conducting background checks in different countries.

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