Fortune Selection, a specialist banking, accountancy and ‘magic circle’ law firm headhunter, has launched.

The new company specialises in providing tax, advisory, and risk & compliance professionals to accountancy firms. 

Within banking, it specialises in supplying staff in the following areas: prime brokerage, rates, equity, alternative investments and foreign exchange.

Before setting up on his own, sole director Matthew Halford worked at Fortuna Search & Selection, a company that he ran with Nicholas Broughton.

Fortune Selection employs four staff and already has clients in Russia, mainland Europe and the US, says Halford. He adds that he plans to bring eight or nine additional consultants on board over the next few months.