USE CASE WORKFLOWS · GUIDEUPDATED 2026-03-04
Use Case Workflows
Customer Onboarding Screening
Screen new customers before activation with a single, explainable risk workflow.
Use this workflow when onboarding new business customers, vendors, or counterparties. It combines sanctions, ownership, PEP, and adverse media checks into one decision-ready output.
§01What this workflow covers
SCOPE- Run sanctions checks across major global regimes in one pass.
- Flag ownership, control, and related-party risk before account activation.
- Attach source-backed evidence to support onboarding decisions.
§02Key statistics
DATA- Sanctions jurisdictions covered
- OFAC, EU, UN, UK & more
- ScreenVeritAI coverage model
- Key workflow dimensions
- 5 (Sanctions, Criminal Watchlists, PEP, Adverse Media, UBO)
- ScreenVeritAI workflow model
§03Compliance glossary
TERMS- Sanctions screening
- A control process that checks a person or entity against sanctions and watchlist datasets.
- PEP
- Politically Exposed Person: an individual in a prominent public function requiring enhanced due diligence.
- UBO
- Ultimate Beneficial Owner: the natural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity.
§04Authoritative references
SOURCES- 01OFAC Sanctions Lists
U.S. Department of the Treasury
- 02EU Financial Sanctions Database
European Commission
- 03UN Security Council Consolidated List
United Nations Security Council
- 04FATF Guidance on Beneficial Ownership and Transparency
Financial Action Task Force
§05Expert perspective
NOTE“Risk controls perform best when sanctions checks and ownership context are reviewed together.”
§06Frequently asked questions
Q&A- What should we check during customer onboarding?
- At minimum: sanctions, PEP exposure, adverse media, and ownership/control risk, with traceable sources.
- How quickly can onboarding screening complete?
- Most checks complete quickly, with explainable output designed for analyst review and audit trails.
- Can this workflow be used for legal entities and individuals?
- Yes. The workflow supports both legal entities and individuals with context-specific matching logic.
- Can we keep records for regulatory review?
- Yes. Results can be retained as structured evidence for internal controls and external audits.
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