Employment in Financial Services

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In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, employers in the financial services sector must ensure they are fully compliant with local employment rules and procedures. Helping to mitigate risk, IEL’s guide provides clear answers to the key issues facing employers in the sector

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02. Are there particular pre-screening measures that need to be taken when engaging a financial services employee?  Does this vary depending on seniority or type of role?  In particular, is there any form of regulator-specified reference that has to be provided by previous employers in the financial services industry?
 

02. Are there particular pre-screening measures that need to be taken when engaging a financial services employee?  Does this vary depending on seniority or type of role?  In particular, is there any form of regulator-specified reference that has to be provided by previous employers in the financial services industry?
 

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Under Dutch law, all financial services sector companies must make substantiated assessments on the reliability and integrity of candidates to be appointed in integrity-sensitive positions. However, in practice, almost all financial services sector companies have made a pre-employment screening mandatory for all candidates (for any position).

The exact pre-screening process differs per financial service industry and company. In general, the following components are part of the pre-screening process: proof of identity; insolvency check; highest level of education; work experience (reference check); certificate of conduct (VOG, see question 3); and an integrity questionnaire.

Reference checks that go back five years are common in the financial services sector.

Last updated on 16/04/2024