KYC & Client Onboarding

Streamline client onboarding with automated identity verification and risk assessment

Overview

Our KYC & Client Onboarding solution automates the entire client lifecycle from initial application through ongoing monitoring. Reduce manual effort while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Integrate identity verification, sanctions screening, and risk scoring into a seamless workflow that enhances customer experience while protecting your institution.

Support for individuals, businesses, and beneficial ownership structures with configurable due diligence requirements based on risk profiles.

Key Features

Comprehensive capabilities for efficient client onboarding

Identity Verification

Automated document verification and biometric matching for secure identity confirmation

Sanctions Screening

Real-time screening against global watchlists, PEP databases, and adverse media

Risk Assessment

Automated risk scoring based on configurable factors and regulatory requirements

Beneficial Ownership

Complete ownership structure mapping with UBO identification and verification

Approval Workflows

Configurable approval chains with role-based access and audit trails

Digital Onboarding

Self-service client portal for document submission and application tracking

Included Modules

Platform components that power this solution

Module Included Purpose
Client Lifecycle Management

Core client data management and lifecycle tracking

Sanctions & Watchlist Screening

Real-time sanctions and PEP screening

Risk Assessment Engine

Automated risk scoring and classification

Workflow Automation

Approval workflows and task automation

Transaction Monitoring
Optional

Optional: Post-onboarding transaction monitoring

Case Management
Optional

Optional: Investigation case management

Onboarding Workflow

Streamlined process from application to approval

Application Intake

Collect client information and documentation

Digital application forms

Document upload and validation

Data quality checks

Step 1
Identity Verification

Verify client identity and documents

Document authentication

Biometric verification

Liveness detection

Step 2
Screening

Check against watchlists and databases

Sanctions list screening

PEP identification

Adverse media search

Step 3
Risk Assessment

Calculate and assign risk rating

Multi-factor risk scoring

Risk classification

EDD requirements determination

Step 4
Approval

Review and approve client relationship

Compliance review

Management approval

Account activation

Step 5

Key Benefits

Faster Onboarding: Reduce onboarding time from days to hours with automation

Lower Costs: Reduce manual processing costs through straight-through processing

Better Experience: Digital-first experience that meets modern customer expectations

Regulatory Compliance: Meet all KYC/CDD requirements with comprehensive audit trails

Risk Reduction: Identify high-risk clients before account opening

Scalability: Handle growing volumes without proportional staff increases

Integration Points

Inputs

Client applications

Identity documents

Corporate registries

External data providers

Outputs

Core banking system

CRM systems

Compliance reports

APIs

Client onboarding API

Risk assessment API

Screening API

Scheduled Jobs

Periodic review scheduler

Document expiry monitoring

Ongoing screening updates

Performance Metrics

60%

Faster Onboarding

Reduction in average onboarding time

90%

Straight-Through

Low-risk applications processed automatically

100%

Compliance Rate

Regulatory compliance with full audit trails

24/7

Availability

Digital onboarding available around the clock

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Use Cases

Retail Banking

Digital account opening for individual customers with ID verification and risk scoring

Digital Banking

Fully remote onboarding for mobile-first customers with biometric verification

Corporate Banking

Complex entity onboarding with beneficial ownership mapping and enhanced due diligence

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does onboarding take?
What identity documents are supported?
Can we customize the risk scoring model?
How does ongoing monitoring work?
What about corporate clients?
Is the solution compliant with local regulations?

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