Executive Screening & Due Diligence
Know Who You're Putting in the Room
Comprehensive Executive Background Screening for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Board Members, Partners & Other High-Level Positions
Hiring or partnering with an executive is a major business decision.
ALCA Executive Screening helps organizations identify potential criminal, professional, financial, regulatory, litigation, identity and reputational concerns before making important hiring, partnership or leadership decisions
Don't rely on a résumé alone. Verify the person behind it.
Executive Screening Goes Beyond a Standard Background Check
A conventional employment background check may provide only part of the picture
Our executive screening process can combine multiple verification and research components to provide a
more comprehensive picture of an executive candidate.
Identity Verification
Confirm the candidate’s identity and address history and help identify inconsistencies in information
provided during the hiring process.
Criminal Background Screening
Search applicable criminal-record databases and court records based on the screening package and
permissible purpose.
Federal Court Searches
Identify potentially relevant federal court records where available and appropriate.
Civil Litigation Research
Identify potentially relevant civil litigation involving the individual.
Employment Verification
Verify employment history, positions held and other employment information that can be independently
confirmed.
Education Verification
Verify degrees, institutions and educational credentials.
Professional License Verification
Check applicable professional licenses, certifications and disciplinary information.
Corporate & Business Affiliations
Research potentially relevant business ownership, corporate affiliations and executive positions.
Regulatory & Sanctions Screening
Screen applicable sanctions, watchlists and regulatory sources.
Reputation & Media Research
Identify potentially relevant publicly available information that may warrant additional review.
Executive Screening Packages
EXECUTIVE ESSENTIAL
Designed for organizations performing enhanced screening on senior-level candidates.
Includes:
- Identity verification
- Address history
- Criminal background search
- Federal criminal search
- Sex offender search
- Employment verification
- Education verification
- Professional license verification
- Applicable sanctions/watchlist screening
- Executive screening report
EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL
Our comprehensive executive employment screening package.
Everything in Executive Essential, plus:
- Civil litigation research
- Bankruptcy search
- Business affiliation research
- Corporate records research
- Regulatory research
- Expanded media/reputation research
- Additional employment verification
- Enhanced findings report
EXECUTIVE DUE DILIGENCE
Designed for high-value executive, partnership, board and investment decisions.
May include:
- Comprehensive identity research
- Criminal and court research
- Civil litigation research
- Bankruptcy research
- Corporate affiliation research
- Business ownership research
- Regulatory research
- Professional history
- Reputation research
- Conflict-of-interest indicators
- International research when appropriate
- Enhanced executive risk report
Who Uses Executive Screening?
Private Equity & Investment Firms
Conduct enhanced due diligence on executives, partners and business principals.
provided during the hiring process.
Family Offices
Perform confidential screening before entering significant business or investment relationships.
permissible purpose.
Healthcare Organizations
Screen executives and other high-level personnel whose positions involve significant responsibility.
Financial Services Companies
Enhance screening for executives and other high-risk positions.
Law & Accounting Firms
Verify professional credentials and investigate potentially relevant background information.
confirmed.
Executive Search Firms
Add an independent screening component to executive recruitment.
Corporate Boards
Screen prospective CEOs, CFOs, COOs, board members and other senior leaders.
Companies Acquiring Businesses
Conduct additional research on owners, principals and key executives.
Executive Screening Process
1. Confidential Consultation
Tell us what position is being filled and what type of screening you require.
2. Screening Scope
We identify the appropriate searches and verification services based on the purpose of the screening.
3. Candidate Authorization & Information
Required authorization, disclosures and candidate information are collected where applicable.
4. Investigation & Verification
Our screening process combines appropriate database searches, court records, verification services and
publicly available information.
5. Review
Potentially relevant findings are reviewed for accuracy and context.
6. Executive Screening Report
You receive a professionally organized report summarizing the searches performed and relevant findings.
Why Choose ALCA Services?
High-Touch Screening
You aren’t simply ordering a database search. ALCA provides a more personalized screening experience.
One Point of Contact
Coordinate fingerprinting, background checks, verification and related services through one provider.
Fingerprinting Expertise
ALCA Services provides fingerprinting and background-check services, allowing executive screening to be
integrated with appropriate fingerprint-based services when required.
Confidential
Executive screening involves sensitive information. We treat client and candidate information with
appropriate confidentiality and security procedures
Nationwide Capability
Screening services can be coordinated for organizations and candidates beyond Central Florida, subject to
the specific service and jurisdiction.
When the Cost of NOT Screening Is Higher
A bad executive hire can cost an organization far more than the price of a background investigation.
Potential consequences can include:
- Financial losses
- Regulatory problems
- Litigation
- Reputational damage
- Loss of customers
- Employee turnover
- Investor concerns
- Security issues
- Damage to company culture
A $1,000 screening can be inexpensive compared with a $1 million mistake.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does executive screening take?
Timing depends on the scope of the investigation, jurisdictions searched, verification requirements and the
availability of records.
Can ALCA screen a CEO or CFO candidate?
Yes. Executive screening can be structured for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, presidents, vice presidents, board
members, partners and other senior positions
Do you offer fingerprinting?
Yes. ALCA Services offers fingerprinting and related background-check services. Fingerprint-based
screening is incorporated when appropriate for the client’s requirements.
Can you verify education and employment?
Yes. Verification services can be included in the appropriate screening package.
Can you investigate business ownership?
Business affiliation and corporate-record research can be included in enhanced executive due diligence
when appropriate.
Can you screen international executives?
International screening may be available depending on the country, records available, applicable laws and
the scope of the assignment.
Is this an FCRA background check?
Some executive screening services may constitute consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
depending on how they are used. Employment screening must be conducted with the appropriate
permissible purpose, authorization, disclosures, procedures and compliance requirements.
ALCA will identify the appropriate screening structure based on the intended use of the report.
FCRA & Compliance
Important Notice
When background information is obtained for employment purposes, federal and state laws may apply,
including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Employment screening may require:
- Permissible purpose
- Candidate authorization
- Appropriate disclosures
- Accuracy procedures
- Consumer rights
- Adverse-action procedures
- Applicable state and local requirements
Certain investigative or due-diligence services may have different legal requirements depending on their
purpose and how the information is obtained and used.
ALCA Services does not provide legal advice. Clients should obtain appropriate legal or compliance
guidance regarding their specific screening program.
Don't Hire Blind.
Before you give someone access to your company, employees, customers, finances or confidential information — know who you're hiring.
Request a Confidential Executive Screening Consultation
ALCA Services
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Serving Central Florida and clients nationwide through available screening services.