Sanction Screening and Monitoring

Unit21 Sanction Screening and Monitoring is an AI-powered compliance solution designed to help financial institutions efficiently screen for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media. It enables organizations to reduce false positives, automate workflows, and ensure regulatory alignment through customizable logic and real-time monitoring. The platform supports onboarding and ongoing screening, allowing teams to tailor alert routing, optimize review processes, and maintain audit-ready documentation—all without writing code.

Features

• Onboarding and Continuous Monitoring: Apply screening rules during customer onboarding and throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Customizable Screening Logic: Configure workflows based on jurisdiction, list type, PEP level, and media relevance.
• AI-Powered Alert Review: Use artificial intelligence to streamline alert resolution and reduce manual workload.
• Precision Queuing: Route alerts to appropriate teams using tailored logic to avoid delays and improve efficiency.
• Intelligent Filtering: Screen only relevant customers against applicable lists to minimize unnecessary alerts.
• No-Code UI Customization: Adjust alert interfaces to speed up analyst workflows without engineering support.
• Backtesting and Shadow Mode: Test screening logic on historical or live data before deployment to reduce false positives.

Capabilities

• Real-Time Screening: Monitor customer activity and data continuously for sanctions and reputational risks.
• Integrated Case Management: Investigate alerts and manage compliance cases within a unified platform.
• List Management: Support for global sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources.
• Automated Alert Routing: Assign alerts based on risk level, jurisdiction, and list type for faster resolution.
• Audit-Ready Documentation: Maintain clear records of screening decisions and workflows for regulatory review.
• Scalable Deployment: Easily adapt screening logic to new jurisdictions, customer segments, or regulatory changes.

Benefits

• Reduced False Positives: Intelligent filtering and AI review minimize unnecessary alerts and manual effort.
• Improved Compliance Accuracy: Tailored workflows and real-time monitoring ensure alignment with global regulations.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined alert handling and no-code customization accelerate investigations.
• Cost Savings: Focus resources on high-risk cases and reduce compliance overhead.
• Enhanced Risk Visibility: Combine sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media insights for a holistic risk profile.
• Flexible and Scalable: Easily adjust screening logic and workflows as business needs evolve.