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While the accounting and auditing function have always been of paramount importance to organizational success, we believe the role of human capital in this ever changing landscape is more critical than ever.

The search consultants within Option Group’s Asset Management practice develop and maintain deep, long-term relationships with clients and candidates.  

Many of the recruiters on our global team have significant experience of working in key industry positions prior to joining us, including such roles as Portfolio Management / Asset Allocation, Investor Relations, Distribution, and Operations.  

Option Group’s specialist blockchain / crypto group works in partnership with companies that are transforming Lending, Payments, Crowdfunding, Personal Finance, and Digital Currencies. We help Fintech companies and innovative financial institutions hire and retain highly sought-after talent, who possess a unique combination of technical and financial skills and acumen.

Our Consumer Products expertise spans all sectors from Personal Care, Beauty, Home Care, Family Care, Food & Beverage, Liquor and Toys to Healthcare and Nutrition. We cover all core business functions including General Management, Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, IT and Procurement.

Our eCommerce & Digital specialization covers all platforms across B2B, B2C, Marketplace, M- Commerce, and Digital Technology, with a specific focus on the Consumer Products and Retail sectors. We pair deep industry and functional knowledge with a proven search process to identify leaders who best fit the organization’s unique needs.

The global Equities recruitment practice at Options Group covers a broad array of functions and products across the industry. The team consists of experienced professional consultants on the ground in all the major global markets and across multiple offices in the US, Europe, South America and Asia.

Our Fashion team specializes in searches across the industry from Apparel, Accessories & Footwear, Jewelry & Watches, Luxury & Prestige, Fast Fashion and Lifestyle & Sportswear. We cover all core business functions including General Management, Retail Operations, Sales & Marketing, Merchandising, Human Resources, Finance and IT.

Options Group has a significant practice specifically dedicated to serving the FinTech needs of our clients across securities, capital markets, bank technology and payments. We also work closely with start-ups who are acting as major disruptors to the industry. 

Our Hospitality practice successfully performs searches on behalf of leading Hospitality companies in Operations, Commercial, Development, Food and Beverage as well as Human Resources disciplines. We have long-serving relationships with a broad range of hotels and resorts, casino gaming, cruise lines, restaurant and food service businesses.

We recognize that today’s HR leaders play a critical role in shaping business strategy, organizational culture, and workforce transformation. Our Human Resources expertise leverages an extensive executive network to identify leaders across Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partner, Organization Development, Learning & Development, Employee Relations, Talent Management and Chief Human Resources Officer mandates. We also support clients through organizational design, succession planning, and leadership assessment to help build a sustainable, future-ready organization.

Options Group’s Information Security practice is a direct outgrowth of our IT practice. 

Through our extensive understanding of the market, we realized that while we had been placing Information Security professionals for years, the demand and need for these types of professionals was increasing significantly. 

Options Group partners with top global banks to define specific requirements for Investment Banking recruitment to ensure that hires are of the highest quality and firms remain dominant in their respective industries.

Information Technology recruitment at Options Group is a core practice which provides the ability to hire hard-to-find, leading IT professionals through contracting, contingent or retained search. Our talent coverage runs the gamut from the top 0.01% entry-level talent to Chief Technology Officers and everything in between. Our client coverage includes global investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, and more. 

The Legal and Compliance team at Options Group provides best-in-class talent and advisory solutions for financial services and professional services firms, as they attract and retain General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers, as well as their direct reports. 

The Operations and Supply Chain area has seen rapid growth following the financial crisis and has received increased attention from Boards. 

The Options Group Operations recruitment team has access to the best-in-class talent, who can rapidly leverage complex networks. Working closely with the competitive intelligence team, our Operations recruiting consultants can swiftly leverage the top professionals with cross-functional experience in product systems and technology and multi-industry or channel backgrounds.

From dealmakers to research associates, Options Group consultants provide out-of-the-box solutions to procure the right candidates for Private Equity recruitment. 

Unique to this industry are the longer investment timelines and carry-points that can make on-boarding candidates challenging. Our consultants work with clients and candidates to navigate these issues and ensure a seamless transition. They collaborate with their investment banking and hedge fund colleagues to ensure clients have exposure to the most qualified Private Equity candidates with just the right pedigree for each position.

Options Group’s Private Wealth Management coverage was established in 2011 in Zurich and has since grown into a global team of highly regarded, experienced professionals based across our 15+ global offices. Specializing in full spectrum Private Bank coverage, the team works as strategic advisors to provide assistance with talent planning, acquisition, and retention for clients that range from boutique firms to global institutions in both developed and emerging markets. We cover EMEA, Americas, LATAM and APAC.

Our Real Estate specialization extends across key mature and developing markets. It includes commercial, residential, raw land, industrial and special use developers of all sizes. We have nurture relationships with major regional players and cover all their core business functions including General Management, Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Legal and IT.

Our Retail specialization extends across all segments of the industry including Fashion Apparel, General Merchandise, Consumer Electronics, Department Stores and eCommerce. We cover all core business functions including General Management, Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, IT and Procurement.

The Risk Management recruitment team at Options Group is a global leader in providing top talent across the entire spectrum of risk management including market risk, counterparty risk, model validation, regulatory and compliance. We have successfully placed individuals at all levels, including Chief Risk Officers, Heads of Compliance, Heads of Operational Risk Management, as well as various team members.