Use Case Workflows

    Third-Party Risk Screening

    Apply a consistent control framework across contractors, service providers, and strategic partners.

    Use this workflow when screening non-customer third parties involved in operations. It helps teams apply one standard for sanctions, ownership, and media-risk checks.

    Updated: 2026-02-20

    What this workflow covers

    • Standardize third-party due diligence with one workflow.
    • Prioritize high-risk relationships for deeper review.
    • Support risk committee and audit documentation needs.

    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

    Who counts as a third party in this workflow?

    Contractors, vendors, advisors, agents, and strategic partners can all be screened as third parties.

    Can this support risk-tiering?

    Yes. Results can be used to classify third parties by risk and trigger enhanced review.

    How does this help internal audit?

    It creates consistent, source-backed records for testing control design and control operation.

    Can this be used across departments?

    Yes. Legal, procurement, compliance, and risk teams can use one shared evidence model.

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