Options Group, a US-based executive search and strategic consulting firm, has announced the acquisition of MCL Search Ltd, an executive search firm based in London specializing in electronic markets (trading and distribution), prime brokerage/clearing and financial trading technology with a focus on currencies and fixed income.  

MCL Search founding partners Maria Aldous and Charlotte Battisti will be responsible for expanding Options Group's FICC electronic markets, prime brokerage and financial trading technology coverage.

"The synergies between our companies were clear from the start,” Aldous said. “We always aspired to have a truly global offering for our clients and, by partnering with Options Group, we can now make this possible.  With its cross-asset coverage and offices worldwide, we complement existing practices in global markets and will expand electronic markets coverage."

"Options Group will now be able to offer new search capabilities in the eCommerce and Fintech space leveraging MCL's industry expertise," Battisti, said.

“This acquisition benefits our clients and candidates, many of whom want to have a 360 degree view of the market globally and across products,” David Korn, Managing Partner and Head of EMEA at Options Group said. “We are very excited to welcome Maria, Charlotte and their team as we continue to expand and strengthen our global product offerings."

"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 Michael Karp, Options Group chief executive officer and co-founder. 

No further details of the acquisition were disclosed.