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Financial Services Background Checks Built for Trust and Compliance
Screen bankers, advisors, analysts, and tellers with a process built for regulatory compliance, speed, and the highest standards of trust.
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Why Financial Services Hiring Demands the Highest Standards
Financial services employees handle money, sensitive data, and customer trust. A single bad hire can create regulatory violations, financial losses, and reputational damage. FINRA, FDIC, and state regulations require thorough vetting — and customers expect it.
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90% of reports in under 36 hours
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Comprehensive Screening, Built Around Your Needs
Apply the right level of screening by role — from tellers to C-suite.
Criminal History Checks
Comprehensive county, state, federal, and national criminal searches for banking, lending, and advisory roles.
Employment Verification
Confirm past employment dates, titles, and performance history for financial advisors, analysts, and leadership.
Education Verification
Verify degrees, certifications, and professional credentials for licensed and regulated financial roles.
Reference Checks
Speak with former employers and professional references to validate experience and character.
Credit & Financial Checks
Review credit history, bankruptcies, liens, and judgments — essential for roles handling money or sensitive financial data.
Drug Testing
Maintain a safe, professional workplace with comprehensive drug screening options.
Banking & Financial Checks
Specialized FINRA, FDIC, and regulatory compliance screening for the financial services industry.
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Trusted by Financial Organizations Across the Country
"Financial services hiring demands thoroughness and speed. 3rd Degree delivers both — every check is fast, compliant, and our audit team couldn't be happier."
Catherine Wells
Chief Compliance Officer, Meridian Bank
"Their credit and criminal checks are exactly what we need for our lending and advisory teams. Turnaround is remarkably fast."
James Porter
HR Director, Horizon Financial
"Regulatory compliance across FINRA, FDIC, and state requirements is seamless. Automated workflows save us hours every month."
Rebecca Lin
Operations VP, Summit Wealth Management
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