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Scaling WealthTech Start-up

Sourcing Senior Cyber Security Analysts and BI Managers to support rapid scaling.



The Challenge

The WealthTech sector is evolving rapidly, with innovative start-ups leveraging technology to enhance portfolio management, improve client outcomes, and streamline operations. Based in London, our client, a scaling WealthTech start-up, was focused on transforming the investment advisory process with their cloud-based platform. This platform enabled wealth managers and financial advisors to provide real-time insights, optimise portfolio performance, and automate compliance processes for greater efficiency.

To continue scaling successfully and meet growing market demand, the company needed to recruit a Senior Cyber Security Analyst and a BI Manager. These roles required specialised expertise, including robust skills in securing financial platforms, advanced data visualisation capabilities, and a strong understanding of financial datasets. Finding candidates with the technical proficiency and the ability to thrive in a high-growth start-up environment presented a significant challenge.


The Solution

Xist4 worked closely with the client to develop a tailored recruitment strategy that addressed the unique requirements of these pivotal roles. Key steps included:

  • In-Depth Consultation: Meeting with the client’s leadership team to define the skills, experience, and cultural fit needed for each position.
  • Comprehensive Market Search: Combining traditional recruitment methods, such as advertising on key job boards, with innovative approaches like targeted outreach through niche forums, professional networks, and direct engagement with passive candidates.
  • Candidate Screening and Qualification: Conducting rigorous interviews to assess technical expertise in areas like cloud security, Python, Power BI, and Tableau, as well as evaluating each candidate’s ability to contribute to the company’s collaborative and fast-paced culture.
  • Employer Branding: Highlighting the company’s vision to transform the investment advisory process, alongside their supportive and innovation-driven workplace culture, to attract top-tier talent.

The Result

Xist4 presented a refined shortlist of highly qualified candidates for both roles. The client extended offers to their top two choices:

  • A Senior Cyber Security Analyst with extensive experience in safeguarding cloud-based platforms and mitigating financial compliance risks.
  • A BI Manager with a proven track record in designing data visualisation dashboards and providing actionable insights to improve portfolio performance.

The successful hires enabled the company to strengthen its security infrastructure, enhance data analytics capabilities, and accelerate their scaling efforts. Impressed by the speed and quality of Xist4’s delivery, the client has since engaged Xist4 as their preferred recruitment partner for future technical and analytical roles.


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