SMCR Screening

Regulatory compliance screening services

At CI Screening, we specialise in providing regulatory compliance screening services for Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated organisations, including UK-incorporated banks, building societies, credit unions, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) regulated investment banks and insurers.

Our Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) package is designed to help employers ensure their candidates meet FCA requirements for roles falling under SMR and SMCR.

About SMCR Screening

SMCR screening is an essential part of promoting a culture of accountability and responsibility in financial services firms.

By identifying individuals with a history of misconduct and preventing them from taking on important roles, firms can help reduce the risk of misconduct, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and protect the reputation of the organisation.

Conducting SMCR screening is not only a regulatory requirement, but also a best practice that can help firms create a more transparent and ethical organisation.

SMCR Senior Managers Screening

Our SMCR screening package for senior managers includes the following checks:

  • Adverse credit search
  • ID verification
  • Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • 6-year occupational history, including regulatory referencing (where applicable)
  • Gap analysis
  • Highest level education verification
  • Professional qualification check
  • Directorship search
  • Compliance database search
  • Adverse media check
  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and sanctions check
  • FCA check
  • Annual rescreen comprising adverse credit search, standard DBS, PEPs and sanctions, adverse media check, FCA check, and directorship search

SMCR Certification Screening

Our certification screening package includes the following checks:

  • Adverse credit search
  • ID verification
  • Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • 6-year occupational history, including regulatory referencing (where applicable)
  • Gap analysis
  • Highest level education verification
  • Professional qualification check
  • Directorship search
  • Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and sanctions check
  • FCA check
  • Annual rescreen comprising adverse credit search, basic DBS, PEPs and sanctions, FCA check, and directorship search

Our SMCR screening package is a comprehensive and reliable solution that can help organisations ensure their candidates meet FCA requirements and reduce the risk of non-compliance.

Contact us to learn more about our SMCR screening package and how we can help your organisation meet FCA requirements while creating a more ethical and transparent environment.

Why choose CI Screening?

Fast turnaround

Our typical turnaround time for pre-employment screening reports is just 10-15 working days. However, the actual turnaround time may vary depending on the specific requirements of the screening package and the complexity of the screening process.

We are here to support and help businesses like yours vet potential candidates quickly and reliably. Get in touch with us today and we will be able to give you an timescale for checks to help you reduce the risk of hiring for your business.

Experts in screening

CI Screening is part of the Conflict International Group who have been providing international surveillance, technical and security services since 2008. We have extensive global reach and local language capabilities, allowing us to rapidly return accurate international checks.

We offer a wide range of pre-employment and screening checks bespoke to your needs to ensure you are recruiting the right person or check you still have the best team on board.

Customised services

We can customise our professional screening services to meet your specific needs. We offer a range of screening packages and individual checks that can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Our team will work with you to understand your needs and develop a bespoke screening solution that meets your needs. At CI Screening we deliver an efficient and flexible service that can be seamlessly integrated into your business.

Compliant checks

Our screening processes are fully compliant with all applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We also adhere to industry standards such as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Employment Practices Code so you can be assured that when you choose CI Screening your business and your employee data is in safe hands

Can we help?

Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your hiring goals.