Parameter

What is a Parameter? Understanding parameters in risk scoring weighting to compute the final customer risk score.

Definition

A parameter is a measurable attribute or data point used to assess risk. Each parameter is linked to a dictionary that maps specific values to risk levels.

How Parameters Work

Each parameter is associated with an information field (e.g., Nationality)
The information field value is looked up in the linked dictionary
The dictionary assigns a risk level and score to each value
The parameter score contributes to the overall factor score

Creating custom parameters

Navigate to Configuration → ScoreCard → [Your ScoreCard] → Parameters → Add Parameter.

FieldDescription
Parameter nameFree text label for this parameter
Applies toIndividual, Company
CategoryDictionary
Information fieldThe Profile field this parameter reads from (e.g. nationality, country_of_residence)
Dictionary Field TypeSingle or Multiple values (e.g. nationality = single; product types = multiple)

Risk maps — value scoring

Each parameter must have a risk map that assigns a risk level and risk score to each possible value. Three scenarios to configure:

ScenarioDescriptionConfigurable?
Matched valueThe parameter received a value that exists in the risk mapYes — select risk level and score per value
No valueThe parameter received no data (empty/null)Yes — assign a risk level/score for the empty case
Mismatched valueThe parameter received a value that doesn't appear in the risk mapYes — assign a fallback risk level/score

Use the checkboxes to activate/deactivate specific values in the risk map. Deactivated values won't contribute to the score.


Risk factors

Risk Factors group one or more Parameters and contribute a weighted portion to the final customer risk score.

FieldDescription
Factor nameLabel for this risk dimension (e.g. "Country Risk", "AML Compliance")
ParametersOne or more parameters to include. Multiple parameters can be combined.
LogicStandard (single param only): use the param's score directly. Max (multiple params): take the highest-scoring parameter value.
WeightPercentage weight of this factor in the final score. All factor weights should sum to 100%.
💡 When a Risk Factor has multiple parameters with the same value (e.g. same nationality appearing in two params), both will be displayed in the ScoreCard profile tab. The "used" tag highlights which parameter contributed to the factor score.


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