Options Group, a US-based executive search firm serving the financial services industry, acquired London-based MCL Search Ltd., an electronic markets executive search firm.

The transaction provides Options Group with new search capabilities in the eCommerce and fintech space.

MCL Search specializes in electronic markets (trading and distribution), prime brokerage/clearing and financial trading technology with a focus on currencies and fixed income. Founding partners Maria Aldous and Charlotte Battist will be responsible for expanding Options Group’s FICC electronic markets, prime brokerage and financial trading technology coverage. 

“With its cross-asset coverage and offices worldwide, we complement existing practices in global markets and will expand electronic markets coverage,” Aldous said. 

Founded in 1992, Options Group is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Zurich, Frankfurt, Dubai, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Mumbai, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.

“As part of Vision2020, our strategic growth plan, we continue to expand organically and through acquisition to meet the changing needs of clients and candidates, said Options Group CEO and co-founder Michael Karp. Earlier this year, the firm launched an office in Amsterdam and announced a partnership with Psynet Group, an HR consulting and assessment firm with a focus on the financial services and technology industries.