In April 2026, a candidate for a sensitive position in a bank’s trading room completed a job fit- assessment, evaluating cognitive abilities and personality traits.
The results indicated a strong fit for the job.
On the surface, there was no reason to stop the process.
The Risk Assessment was not part of the assessment process. It was conducted separately.
First indication of risk
During the process review, suspicious indicators were identified.
These indicators raised concerns and led to a deeper examination.
They were identified through Adam Milo’s integrity monitoring mechanisms, which include multiple control layers throughout the assessment process to verify candidate identity, even when risk is not part of the evaluation.
Further investigation
Following these findings, Adam Milo initiated an extended background check beyond the original scope of the process.
The check revealed crucial information that had not been considered in the decision- making process:
Legal records
Indicators related to national security concerns
Travel restrictions preventing departure from the country
And more
The decision
The organization decided not to proceed with the candidate.
Conclusion
The job’s fit assessment was accurate.
However, without a Risk Assessment, the decision would have been flawed and could have exposed the bank to significant risk.
In this case, the risk was identified before the final decision was made.
Without a Risk Assessment, even a candidate who is a strong fit, can become a real risk to the organization and its people