DBS Checks For Financial Services
Financial services providers work with customers, which results in these professionals having access to customers’ private information. Due to this, all professionals working in this industry are inspected by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This body aims to protect customers, ensure stability in the industry and promote healthy competition between financial service providers.
While a criminal record should not exclude an individual from being awarded a position in this industry, certain offences such as fraud or theft should be used as an indicator as to whether a potential employee is suitable for the role they have applied for.
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Which Financial Service Professionals Need A DBS Check?
Almost all roles in financial services have access to client information. Due to this, most professionals in this industry will be required to obtain a DBS Check; some examples include:
- Banks and Call-Centres
- Financial Advisors
- Senior Executives
- Traders
- Accountants
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DBS Checks For Financial Service Roles
Anyone operating within a bank, building society or credit union under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 must obtain a DBS Check in order to comply with the FCA. This is to ensure that a prospective employee is suitable for that role.
The majority of financial service roles will require candidates to obtain a Standard DBS Check. These roles will be mentioned in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and includes professions such as chartered accountants and financial service positions. A Standard Check will highlight both spent and unspent convictions, reprimands, cautions and warnings against the candidate.
In addition to DBS Checks, legal and financial firms are legally obligated to run a credit check on their future employees. The purpose of this is to determine whether the candidate is who they say they are and establish how much risk the applicant carries in terms of their money management skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are DBS Checks legally required for financial service roles?
There is no law that requires you to obtain a DBS Check. However, some roles or organisations may be obligated to comply with the standards set by the FCA, which will require you to obtain a DBS Check. Roles regulated by the FCA include those that involve overseeing a regulated firm’s systems and/or controls, as well as roles where individuals serve as a director of a regulated firm.
Can you start working before obtaining a DBS Check?
This depends on what financial services role you are applying for and whether the organisation needs to comply with FCA regulations. If you had a DBS check carried out at a previous position, your employer might allow you to start work while your updated check is pending.
DBS checks at any level are only relevant up until the date the certificate was issued; therefore, it is at your employer’s discretion whether you begin work before the updated check is completed.
What Is An Adverse Credit Check?
In addition to a DBS Check and credit check, employers may also request an adverse credit check be carried out. Such a check will highlight whether a candidate has any county court judgments or individual voluntary arrangements. It will also highlight bankruptcy.
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