Maria Aldous

Maria is a Partner in Options Group, based in the London office. She is a key member of the firm’s London Management Committee, Global Electronic Trading Practice, and is responsible for the EMEA Electronic & Digital Markets team. Maria is also a key founder and core member of the Options Group Diverse Committee.

Maria also partners with Options Group’s 19 global product teams on the execution of international mandates and works closely with the firm’s research and strategy division – OGiQ – to deliver clients bespoke competitive intelligence and human capital advisory.

Prior to Options Group, Maria co-founded MCL Search, which was acquired by Options Group in 2017. Maria had previous stints at Brookleigh Search and Tullett & Tokyo, where she began her career in Human Resources.

Away from the office Maria enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, self-development courses and books, going to the gym and yoga. She is also passionate about mentoring and supporting others, recently completing a certified coaching course.