Keith Arner

Keith Arner is a Partner and Executive Director at Options Group, a prominent global executive search and consulting firm specializing in financial services. Based in the Greater New York City area, he focuses primarily on hedge fund and asset management recruitment, covering various sectors including equity long/short, long-only, event-driven, special situations, and risk arbitrage.1

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner and Executive Director at Options Group since July 2016. The firm has a strong reputation for exceeding client expectations in talent acquisition across financial markets.12
• Previous Positions:
  • Executive Recruiter at The Execu|Search Group (2014-2016).
  • Senior Cash Equity Trader at Maxim Group (2005-2013), where he managed significant trading activities and supervised a team of traders.1
  • Equity Trader at Brokerage America (2002-2004) and Junior Trader roles at Merrill Lynch and Herzog, Heine, Geduld, Inc. (2000-2002) which laid the foundation for his expertise in trading and market dynamics.1

Education

Keith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from the University of Miami, which he completed in 2000.1

Industry Impact

Under his leadership, Options Group has experienced significant growth and recognition within the financial services sector. The firm is noted for its innovative approach to recruitment and talent management solutions, emphasizing predictive analytics to enhance client relationships and reduce turnover rates among talent.2