Automated sanction screening for global compliance
Screen employees, vendors, and business partners against OFAC SDN, global sanctions lists, and Politically Exposed Persons databases. Precision matching algorithms reduce false positive noise. Ongoing monitoring ensures continuous compliance, not just point-in-time checks.
Screen against every list that matters
OFAC Screening
- Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)
- Consolidated Sanctions List
- Sectoral Sanctions
Global Sanctions
- UN Security Council sanctions
- EU sanctions lists
- UK HMT sanctions
- Country-specific lists
PEP Screening
- Politically Exposed Persons
- Relatives and close associates
- Government officials
- State-owned enterprise leadership
Fewer false positives, faster clearance
The Problem
Generic screening tools generate overwhelming false positive rates. Your team spends hours clearing matches that aren't actual sanctions violations.
Ethico's Approach
- Multi-identifier matching
- Fuzzy logic for name variations
- Cultural name handling
- Configurable match thresholds
The Result
Focus on real risks, not administrative noise.
Continuous compliance, not point-in-time
The Risk
Point-in-time screening misses sanctions added after initial check. Vendor sanctioned in Month 3, you don't know until Month 12 re-screen.
Ongoing Monitoring
- Customizable frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Instant alerts when matches occur
- Historical screening documentation
- Audit trail for regulators
Use Cases
Financial Services
- AML/KYC compliance
- Customer onboarding screening
- Ongoing account monitoring
- Correspondent banking due diligence
Corporations
- Vendor and supplier screening
- Third-party due diligence
- Employee screening
- FCPA compliance
Government Contractors
- Excluded parties screening
- Subcontractor verification
- Grant recipient checks
Integration Options
API Access
- Real-time screening via REST API
- Integrate into onboarding workflows
- Automated screening triggers
- Results returned in milliseconds
Batch Processing
- Upload files for bulk screening
- Periodic re-screening of entire databases
- Results with match details and scoring
What's Included
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| OFAC Screening | SDN, consolidated, sectoral |
| Global Sanctions | UN, EU, UK, country-specific |
| PEP Screening | Political exposure identification |
| Ongoing Monitoring | Continuous, not point-in-time |
| API Access | Real-time integration |
| Batch Processing | Bulk screening capability |
| Precision Matching | Reduced false positives |
| Audit Trail | Complete documentation |
How Sanction Screening Works
From name input to verified result
| Step | What Happens | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Name Input | Upload via portal, API call, or batch file | Screening initiated |
| Multi-List Search | Simultaneous search across OFAC, global, PEP | Potential matches identified |
| Precision Matching | Multi-identifier comparison to reduce false positives | Match scores assigned |
| Result Classification | Matches categorized by confidence level | Clear/Review/Match status |
| Alert Routing | Matches routed to designated reviewers | Review queue populated |
| Documentation | All searches logged with methodology | Audit trail created |
"We were spending 15 hours a week clearing false positive sanctions matches on our previous system. Ethico's precision matching reduced that to under 3 hours. More importantly, we haven't missed a real match since implementation."
Implementation Timeline
Sanction screening operational in 2-4 weeks
| Phase | Timeline | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery | Week 1 | List requirements, match thresholds, routing rules |
| Configuration | Week 1 | Lists enabled, precision settings, alert routing |
| Integration | Week 1-2 | API setup if needed, workflow connections |
| Testing | Week 2 | Sample screening, false positive rate verification |
| Go-Live | Week 2-4 | Production screening operational |
What Happens Next
See Precision Matching
Demo showing how multi-identifier matching reduces false positives for your typical screening population.
Define Your Lists
Work with our team to configure which sanctions lists, PEP databases, and additional sources apply to your compliance requirements.
Connect Your Workflows
API integration for real-time screening or batch file setup for periodic checks.
Go Live
Sanction screening operational with ongoing monitoring and instant alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Automate your sanction screening
See how precision matching delivers comprehensive sanctions coverage with fewer false positives and faster clearance times.
See Screening DemoCustom demo for your sanctions lists and screening population.