Clients | Xist4 - Recruitment Agency for BI, Data & Leadership in FinTech, Greentech & Culture

What we do

Your strategic recruitment partner

In today’s market, recruitment isn’t just about filling roles — it’s about securing people who drive lasting success.

At Xist4, we work as an extension of your team. Our process is refreshingly simple and highly effective: streamlined from first conversation to final hire, and designed to deliver a standout experience for you and your candidates.

We operate on a high-commitment, partnership-led model. That means we take on fewer roles at a time — so you get our full attention, honest insight, and consistent delivery, even when briefs are complex or stakes are high.

What We Offer

We don’t just help you find talent — we help you attract, engage, and retain the people who will shape your future.

  • Enhanced Candidate Journeys: Our Xist4 Candidate Journey Blueprint elevates the experience for every applicant — with personalised outreach, transparent communication, and thoughtful onboarding that strengthens retention from day one.
  • Smarter Sourcing Strategies:We use insight-led, targeted search methods to uncover talent others miss — finding candidates who not only match the brief but align with your values and goals.
  • High-Commitment Delivery: We don’t chase volume. We focus. By committing fully to each assignment, we deliver better outcomes, stronger relationships, and hires that stick.
  • Interview Experience Support:For high-impact roles, we help you bring your team and mission to life — using short-form video insights from hiring managers or leaders to deepen engagement and differentiate your brand.
  • Employer Brand Amplification:We help position your organisation as a destination of choice — highlighting what makes your culture, values, and mission stand out in competitive markets.
  • Future-Focused Talent Pipelining: We don’t just fill today’s roles — we help you prepare for what’s next. By embedding inclusive hiring practices and building proactive pipelines, we enable you to develop well-rounded, purpose-aligned teams ready to adapt, grow, and lead through change.
  • Onboarding & Retention Support:Great hires deserve great onboarding. We support a smooth transition and sustained engagement, so your new team members stay, grow, and succeed.

Winning the talent race doesn’t end at offer stage. We support you post-placement to ensure your new hires embed, perform, and thrive.

What Our Clients Say

“We worked closely with Xist4 to recruit several critical roles in a highly competitive market — including IT infrastructure, software development, and cyber security positions. Their deep understanding of technical requirements and consistent communication made a real difference. We successfully hired across all roles, and the service from Gozie Ezulike was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough.”
— Xist4 Client Feedback

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Who we work with

At Xist4, we specialise in connecting top-tier professionals with organisations where talent truly makes a difference. Whether it’s Fintech Startups and Scaleups, Tech companies building at pace, Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions embracing digital change, or Greentech organisations solving urgent global challenges — we help you hire for impact.

From leadership and strategy to Business Intelligence, data science and analytics, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure, we place professionals who act as catalysts for growth, adaptability, and long-term success in fast-changing environments.

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Fintech

Technological innovation is at the core of Fintech, driving transformation and reshaping the industry in a digital-first world. There is a growing demand for leaders and specialists in business intelligence, data, and cybersecurity to develop secure, data-driven solutions that fuel growth, enhance user experiences, and maintain a competitive edge.

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Greentech

Sustainability and innovation fuel Greentech, driving solutions that tackle environmental challenges and reshape industries. Demand is rising for leaders and specialists in intelligence, data, engineering, and cybersecurity to create efficient, transformative technologies that optimise resources and advance a greener economy.

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Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions

Driving digital transformation in Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions demands visionary leadership, data, and technology professionals to safeguard legacies, enhance accessibility, and navigate the complexities of modern innovation.

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Areas of expertise

The Roles We Place, and Where We Make Impact

At Xist4, we specialise in placing talent that drives growth, innovation, and lasting transformation — across sectors where the right hire makes all the difference.

We bring deep recruitment expertise to:

  • FinTech Startups and Scaleups – Supporting high-growth businesses across Digital Banking, Neobanks, RegTech, InsurTech, WealthTech, and Payments.
  • Greentech Organisations – Recruiting for Cleantech, Advanced Recycling, Agritech, Carbon Capture, and Smart Green Technologies — helping companies solve urgent environmental challenges.
  • Tech Companies Building at Pace – Helping early-stage and scaling ventures secure strategic hires in leadership, data, engineering, and cyber.
  • Arts, Cultural and Heritage Institutions – Supporting digital transformation with skilled professionals across leadership, technology, infrastructure, and cyber security.

Whether you need to lead change, scale securely, or future-proof your organisation, we help you hire the people who can make it happen.

Explore the specialist roles we place — and discover how Xist4 can help you build a team fit for the future.

Leadership search

  • CEO
  • CTO – Technology
  • CIO – Information / IT Director
  • CISO – Information Security
  • CDO – Digital / Digital Information
  • CDO – Data / VP Data
  • COO – Operating / Operations Director
  • Head of Data Engineering
  • Head of Data Science
  • Head of Analytics
  • Head of Business Intelligence
  • Head of IT
  • Head of Digital Transformation
  • Head of IT Security

Mid-Senior Level Talent Acquisition

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Engineering Lead
  • BI Manager
  • BI Developer
  • BI Analyst
  • Insights Analyst
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • IT Manager
  • Data Insights Manager
  • Data Visualization Specialist
  • Customer Insights Analyst
  • Marketing Insights Manager
  • Database Administrator
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • MI Analyst
  • Data Architect
  • NLP Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • RPA Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Data Product Manager
  • ETL Developer
  • Data Warehouse Architect
  • IT Security Engineer
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • SOC Leader
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst

Recently filled roles

BI Consultant

London

£50-60,000

BI Manager

Bristol

£60-70,000

Data Scientist

Bristol

£80-85,000

What our clients say

Testimonials

Our first experience using Xist4 was a very positive one.

We are delighted with the result and our new hire and look forward to working with Xist4 again in the future.

We have worked closely with Xist4 to recruit some critical technical IT Infrastructure and Development roles in a very challenging marketplace. We have been successful in now appointing all of the roles – Gozie Ezulike has provided a very professional level of service and expertise.

We have been impressed with the professionalism and service provided by Xist4 over recent months, particularly their flexible approach towards solving our recruitment issues.