Financial Services Employment Screening
Secure the best talent with compliant, reliable pre-employment checks for banking, lenders, asset and wealth management, and insurance businesses









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Lauren Benson-Armer
People Lead

Alex Pazik
Safeguarding Manager
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Zinc integrates with all your essential HR tools

Full regulatory compliance for every hire
Consistent regulatory compliance
Zinc's background checks are designed to ensure every hire meets the strict regulatory standards of the finance sector. Our comprehensive screening covers everything from credit history to international sanctions, helping you maintain full compliance.
- FCA compliance
- SMCR regulation compliance
Optimise productivity with streamlined processes
A background check process that fits effortlessly into your existing workflows can significantly lighten the administrative load. Features like automated alerts, clear reports, and a centralised dashboard enhance team effectiveness.
- Custom notifications
- flags and alerts
- 1-click checks from your ATS

Protect candidate data with industry-leading security
Your candidate information, securely handled
As a gov.uk certified IDSP, Zinc adheres to the highest standards of data protection, ensuring all candidate information is handled with utmost confidentiality and security. Our compliance with GDPR and ISO 270001 regulations means you can trust us with your sensitive information.
Accelerate your hiring process, at speed
Streamlining your hiring process
A streamlined background check process that delivers swift and accurate results. This reduces turnaround times, enabling faster onboarding of talent without compromising the depth or security of the checks.


Easy candidate screening process
A positive screening journey for applicants
First impressions count, and the background check is often a candidate's first engagement with you. Our user-friendly interface and clear communication reassure candidates, reflecting positively on your brand as an employer of choice in the finance sector.
- Mobile-optimised site
- Candidates own and keep their checking data
Stay updated beyond the hire
Post-hire information at your fingertips
The finance world is dynamic, and so are the risks. Zinc offers continuous monitoring services to keep you updated on any significant changes in your employees' backgrounds. This proactive approach ensures ongoing compliance and risk management throughout their tenure.

Zinc integrates with all your essential HR tools

Seamless integrations with your existing HR tech stack
Sync with your HR systems
Whether it's syncing with your Applicant Tracking System (ATS), HRIS, or other internal software. Our platform's flexible API works with various HR systems, enhancing efficiency data consistency, and reduces the potential for errors.
Thorough checks, regardless of borders
Comprehensive global background checks
The world of finance is global, and your background checks should be too. Whether hiring from London, Lisbon, or beyond, you'll benefit from extensive international coverage. These checks reach into global databases, providing a complete view of candidates from any location.


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.

Tailored checks for diverse financial roles
Not all roles in finance are the same, and neither are our background checks.
Whether it's for a risk analyst or a fund manager, our customisable screening solutions let you tailor your checks to suit the role. - from basic identity verifications to extensive financial history checks.


