With Zinc, stronger compliance and a better candidate experience go hand-in-hand.
Trusted with over 120,000 checks in financial services
No-cost integrations with 20+ ATSs and HRISs
Global screening coverage across 195 countries
Streamlined references, direct HMRC integrations, and automatic follow-ups remove human error, prevent fraud, and save you hours of admin time.
Manual background checks can pass candidate data across dozens of desks. Zinc helps you cut down on data exposure and stay compliant with FCA regulations.
Whether it’s a 90-second response on our live chat, or access to a dedicated account manager, you and your candidates always have a direct line to us when you need it.
Comprehensive checks, seamless integrations, and deep industry expertise.
Whether you’re hiring senior managers or support staff, Zinc’s legal team and your account manager are always on hand to offer advice on complying with relevant regulations. If you have questions about FCA requirements, proving ‘fit and proper’ under SMCR, or meeting ISO 27001 and GDPR standards, we’re here to help — all you have to do is ask.
Zinc’s direct integration with HMRC means you get UK employment results in minutes. For the full picture, Zinc combines employment verification, professional references, and regulatory references. Our automated process follows up from your candidate's reference submission, speeding up any delays — no more chasing references or delayed start dates.
You need a system that moves as fast as you do. Zinc integrates for free with most ATSs and HRISs to make sure you can send checks and receive completed candidate reports without leaving the platform. Most integrations can be set up in minutes, and don’t require any technical support (but we’re always here if you need us).
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Real voices from FCA-regulated teams, plus independent ratings from verified G2 reviewers.
“I can’t shout about Zinc enough, because it really has revolutionised the way we work. The level of time and effort we need to put in has dramatically reduced.”
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“When we’ve used different providers, there was a lot of manual intervention required. But with Zinc, we’ve been able to put them in, click a button, and it just runs.”
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"Being FCA regulated we have no room for error with our checks. Zinc is our go-to for DBS & RTW checks with lightning fast turn-around times, zero admin, and maintaining a best in class candidate experience”
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Everything you need to know about FCA-compliant hiring with Zinc.
How does Zinc help with SMCR ‘fit and proper’ assessments?
Zinc provides pre-built check packages specifically designed to meet SMCR requirements for financial institutions. And if you need a custom solution, you can build your own checks packages so you’re only checking exactly what you want to.
If you have questions about what checks to run, more than 5% of our company headcount is dedicated to legal, compliance, and data security — so you always have access to an expert opinion on fulfilling your statutory requirements.
Does Zinc offer financial sanctions screening?
Yes, Zinc offers financial sanctions screening, along with regulatory references, Financial Services Register checks, directorship checks, and credit and litigation checks.
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Is Zinc’s platform secure enough for regulated banking?
Absolutely. Zinc is both ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, ensuring enterprise-grade data security. We’re GDPR compliant and support full FCA compliance.
We use best-in-class data storage and encryption techniques to meet global requirements, and have strict protocols in place to protect your candidate’s personal information. Whether it’s adjustable user-access levels to suit your business, secure access to reports, or SSO options, security is a priority in our tech.
It’s a priority for our people, too. With over 5% of our company headcount dedicated to legal, compliance, and data security — compared to an industry average of 1% — we’re here to provide up-to-date info on ever-shifting compliance requirements so you can avoid costly errors.
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How does Zinc prevent fraud in financial hiring?
Zinc’s comprehensive range of checks designed for FCA-regulated organisations in finance, banking, and insurance can be layered to ensure you’re confident that your next hire:
Plus, thanks to direct HMRC integrations, fewer human touch points, and automated follow-ups, Zinc removes human error and ensures the validity of documents.
Can I customise Zinc’s check packages for senior managers vs. support staff?
Yes, Zinc allows for unlimited custom check packages tailored to different seniority levels and risk profiles.
Best of all, you can build them yourself in minutes — no waiting for tech or customer support. All check packages are re-usable, and can be shared across users and teams.
