SERVICES

Background Check Levels

Organisations face different risk exposures depending on the role, industry, and regulatory environment. Our background screening services are structured into clear levels, allowing you to apply the right level of due diligence for each position without unnecessary complexity or cost.

Each level builds on the previous one, providing deeper insight and stronger risk mitigation as requirements increase.

Level 1 – Basic Identity & Criminal Check

Designed for entry-level or low-risk roles.

Includes:

  • Identity verification

  • National criminal records check

  • Sanctions and watchlist screening

Best for:
Temporary staff, junior roles, low-risk operational positions.


Level 2 – Standard Employment Screening

A more comprehensive check for roles with moderate responsibility or access.

Includes:

  • All Level 1 checks

  • Employment history verification

  • Education and qualification verification

  • Global sanctions and PEP screening

Best for:
Permanent staff, professional roles, regulated industries.


Level 3 – Enhanced Due Diligence

Provides deeper insight for positions of trust or authority.

Includes:

  • All Level 2 checks

  • Credit and financial risk checks (where legally permitted)

  • Adverse media screening

  • Enhanced criminal background checks

Best for:
Management, finance roles, decision-makers, sensitive positions.


Level 4 – Executive & High-Risk Screening

Advanced screening for senior leadership and high-risk roles.

Includes:

  • All Level 3 checks

  • Global criminal and civil litigation searches

  • In-depth adverse media and reputation analysis

  • Conflict of interest and directorship checks

Best for:
Executives, board members, senior leadership, high-risk appointments.


Level 5 – Bespoke Investigative Screening

Tailored investigations for complex or exceptional risk scenarios.

Includes:

  • Custom investigative research

  • Enhanced source intelligence and open-source analysis

  • Political exposure and geopolitical risk assessment

  • Ongoing monitoring and alerts

Best for:
High-profile individuals, critical appointments, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory investigations.

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