Rowlstone Information

Rowlstone is a research-led executive search and embedded talent firm for the finance and technology sectors, working across the UAE, the UK and international markets. We take a small number of mandates at a time. Senior hires where the wrong appointment is expensive, and where the right person almost certainly isn't looking. HOW WE WORK We start with the market, not a database. Every search begins with a map of who is actually doing the work — which teams, which stacks, which people have shipped the thing you need shipped. We approach people who are not job-hunting. The strongest candidates in fintech, digital assets and AI are well retained and invisible to job boards. Reaching them takes a direct, credible conversation, not a posting. We assess in your language. Technical screening against your actual stack and problem set, not keyword matching against a spec. We shortlist for impact. Fewer, better candidates, prioritised on proven execution rather than a tidy CV. We report transparently. Milestone-driven delivery, data-backed updates, and a defined roadmap to the hire. TWO WAYS TO WORK WITH US Executive search — for individual senior and hard-to-source appointments. Embedded talent partnership — for clients building a whole function, where we work inside the team, own the pipeline, and leave the hiring infrastructure behind. SECTORS Fintech and payments — digital banking, remittances, lending, compliance and regtech. Blockchain and digital assets — exchanges, DeFi, custody, infrastructure, market makers, asset managers. AI and data — AI/ML, data science and data engineering. Deep tech — enterprise SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity and developer tooling. Rowlstone Recruitment Ltd (UK) and Rowlstone Recruitment FZCO (Dubai, UAE). Start a search: talent@rowlstone.com