Qh4 Consulting

Qh4 Consulting is a boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in technology and business transformation recruitment for the buy-side investment management community. Founded by Ben Dalal and partnered by James Tobin, the company brings nearly two decades of combined expertise in connecting senior talent with leading investment managers across the City. Qh4 Consulting provides permanent, contract, interim and executive search services, with every engagement personally managed by highly experienced consultants who average over 15 years in the market. The company's approach prioritises quality over volume, ensuring both clients and candidates receive tailored advice and thoughtful introductions throughout the recruitment process.

Qh4 Consulting specialises in recruiting across three core sectors: technology professionals including CTOs, architects, developers, data specialists and security experts; business change and transformation professionals such as heads of change, programme managers and regulatory specialists; and financial services compliance roles covering AML, KYC, transaction monitoring and SAR expertise. The company has supported some of Europe's largest banks, asset managers, exchanges and fintech firms, with particular strength in placing multilingual AML specialists across major anti-money laundering programmes. Each recruitment specialisation reflects deep market knowledge and established networks within the buy-side community.

Based in London at Unit 2, 2 Jacob Street, Qh4 Consulting operates across the United Kingdom and Europe, with a strong contractor network spanning multiple countries. The company is trusted by many of the industry's leading investment managers as a preferred recruitment partner, recognised for integrity, delivery and long-term relationship building. Clients choose Qh4 Consulting for its boutique service model, transparent processes, inclusive shortlists and proven track record, including a 100 per cent success rate on retained executive searches and close to 100 per cent success rate for candidates progressing to interview stages.