Third-party checks and KYC procedures

We support organizations in defining and performing checks on suppliers, partners, and counterparties to prevent reputational, regulatory, and compliance risks.

We support companies and entities in the definition and implementation of third-party verification procedures (KYC) through a structured approach based on risk analysis.

The objective is to assess the reliability of partners, suppliers, and counterparties, prevent legal and reputational risks, and ensure informed and traceable decision-making processes.

Due diligence
and checks
on partners
and suppliers

When it is
necessary

Support is required, in particular, in the following cases:

  • selection of new partners or suppliers
  • reputational risk assessment
  • checks required by 231 or anti-corruption systems
  • checks on international counterparties

THE ARIA METHOD
FOR THIRD-PARTY
CHECKS
AND KYC

ANALYSIS

Identification of third-party categories and risk analysis (geographic, sectoral, reputational), with the definition of evaluation criteria.

RATIONALIZATION

Definition of a proportionate KYC procedure, with the structuring of the risk matrix, verification levels, and operational flows.

IMPLEMENTATION

Support in document collection, execution of checks via databases, preparation of reports, and integration into business processes.

CONTINUOUS ADAPTATION

Updating of checks, third-party monitoring, periodic review of the procedure, and ongoing support.

KYC AND
THIRD-PARTY
CONSULTING
ACTIVITIES

Definition of KYC procedures

  • drafting of verification procedures
  • definition of roles and responsibilities

Definition of the risk matrix

  • analysis of risk factors
  • classification of counterparties

Document collection

  • definition of required documentation
  • management of document exchange
  • analysis of documentation

Checks via international databases

  • checks on sanction lists
  • checks on watchlists
  • checks on PEPs
  • analysis of adverse media

Reporting

  • summary reports of risk levels
  • any further investigative insights

Our
approach

Checks are integrated into business processes to ensure effective controls without slowing down operations.

EXPERIENCE,
APPOINTMENTS AND
EXPERTISE

The professionals at Aria Legal & Compliance have operated for years in the field of third-party checks and KYC procedures, supporting companies and entities in the definition and management of structured due diligence systems.

We work alongside management and internal functions in risk assessment activities, the definition of procedures, the execution of checks, and the continuous monitoring of counterparties.

Our expertise is backed by direct operational experience and constant professional development.

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YOUR
COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS

Every compliance project is built based on the client’s organizational reality, using a structured and progressive method. The ARIA method summarizes our approach to compliance in four phases: Analysis, Rationalization, Implementation, and Continuous Updating.