BlackTrust

In Latin America, background screening isn’t just a business virtue—it’s a vital function shaped by regional complexity. Fragmented legal, employment, and identity records can turn hiring, onboarding, and vendor selection into high-stakes decisions made with limited visibility. Companies are always expected to move fast and hire smart, but the systems supporting them often lag behind.

Many screening providers still rely on rigid, one-size-fits-all platforms and tools that struggle to keep up when speed, accuracy, or adaptability is critical. Today’s organizations don’t just need more data—they need intelligent infrastructure: customizable, tech-driven, and built to evolve with the region’s complexities.

That’s where BlackTrust stands apart. The Mexican, tech-driven company has spent over a decade building a screening platform tailored to Latin America’s operational realities. With a modular system powered by AI, automation, and microservices, BlackTrust offers scalable, real-time solutions that adapt to each client’s needs, industry, and risk profile.

“We see ourselves as a technology company that provides background screening—not the other way around—and that mindset shapes everything we do, from how we build platforms to how we support clients,” says María José Pérez Gómez, Chief Executive Officer at BlackTrust.

From Data Gaps to Digital Defense

Founded over a decade ago, BlackTrust has become one of Latin America’s most trusted background screening providers. But unlike traditional firms, the company doesn’t just collect data—it engineers resilience. Its platform is purpose-built for the complex, often inconsistent data landscape of the region.

BlackTrust’s proprietary screening engine combines automation, machine learning, and AI to gather, match, and analyze data from hundreds of sources. The company’s internal tool, Revelation, cross-references vast datasets to detect patterns and flag risks in seconds. What would take a human analyst hours to compile is delivered in minutes—with precision and traceability.

At the heart of the platform is a modular microservices architecture. This allows clients to tailor their screening process by selecting only the components they need. Whether it’s identity or criminal checks, education validation, or document review, the entire system is designed to remain operational even if one service fails due to external disruptions. This flexibility is critical in regions where infrastructure can vary by city, and political shifts can affect data access.

With more than 1.2 million individuals screened in 2024 alone, BlackTrust is built to handle volume without sacrificing reliability. But volume isn’t the only challenge—speed matters, too. When a leasing organization needed real-time checks, the company developed a 30-minute pre-screening process that enabled on-the-spot decisions without compromising quality. The solution was tailored by listening closely and designing accordingly.

Customization and Client Confidence

BlackTrust’s tech-driven approach is backed by a skilled team that treats client collaboration as a core value. One case exemplifies this: when a multinational bank required BlackTrust to embed directly within its internal HR system—with full data security compliance—the process took a year. But the payoff was immaculate. The result was full integration and strict policy adherence, enhancing trust across departments thanks to the company’s internal talent and culture of innovation.

In another case, a car rental company in Mexico City was losing three vehicles a month to identity fraud. With only a driver’s license and credit card required, high-risk individuals were slipping through. BlackTrust quickly deployed a real-time screening solution, reducing theft by over 90 percent and helping the company regain operational control and trust in its process. This focus on flexibility and responsiveness is why businesses continue to rely on the company.

BlackTrust also holds certifications including ISO 27001 for information security, ESG standards, Google Cloud Certified and Great Place to Work, giving enterprise clients confidence in both compliance and company culture. This credibility—combined with customizable technology—is why major players in transportation, logistics, banking, and retail rely on BlackTrust for background screening.

Increasingly, these same clients are extending background checks beyond employees to vendors, contractors, and service providers—reflecting a growing awareness of total supply chain risk and the need for trust at every level of the business ecosystem.

By combining deep regional expertise, scalable technology, and human-centered service, BlackTrust is transforming background checks into a competitive advantage—helping businesses across Latin America hire with confidence.