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.

    Updated: 2026-02-20

    What this workflow covers

    • 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.

    Key statistics

    Core sanctions regimes covered

    10+

    ScreenVeritAI coverage model

    Key workflow dimensions

    4 (Sanctions, PEP, Adverse Media, UBO)

    ScreenVeritAI workflow model

    Compliance glossary

    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.

    Authoritative references

    Expert perspective

    \"Risk controls perform best when sanctions checks and ownership context are reviewed together.\"

    ScreenVeritAI Compliance Team, RegTech Research

    Frequently asked questions

    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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