Global recruiter Phaidon International has opened an office in Chicago.

The office, which opens today, will be led by director Oliver Hayes and will initially focus on financial services, delivered by Phaidon’s micro-specialist brand Selby Jennings. Along with Selby Jennings, the firm will also launch the EPM Scientific brand, which will be able to offer niche industry expertise in the life sciences space, including pharmaceuticals and medical communications.

Phaidon also has US operations in New York, San Francisco and Boston.