Policy Analyst

POLITICO is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable EU policy analyst to join the Policy & Intelligence team within our Research and Analysis Division. The successful candidate will monitor, analyse, and deliver strategic insights on EU legislation and initiatives across the Competition & Industry portfolio. This role is ideal for a proactive analyst with strong political intuition, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.

The POLITICO Research and Analysis Division specializes in delivering independent data analysis and policy research to equip policy professionals with actionable intelligence. Our ready-to-use reports distill complex political and regulatory developments into clear, digestible, and comprehensive insights, empowering decision-makers to navigate today's dynamic landscape with confidence. Operating independently from the POLITICO Newsroom, the Research and Analysis division is committed to delivering objective, fact-based analyses.

Who You Are:

• A proactive, collaborative team player with strong political acumen and the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and effectively.
• Deep knowledge of EU policy files falling under the Competition & Industry umbrella—covering topics across the single market, competition policy, industrial transformation, and broader economic governance.
• Able to work confidently across several topics simultaneously, maintaining accuracy, structure, and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality analytical work.

What You'll Do:
As a Policy Analyst, you will be at the forefront of monitoring, analysing, and interpreting key developments across the European Union policymaking landscape. Your domain expertise across the Competition & Industry portfolio will support our knowledge base and provide valuable guidance to clients and subscribers.

• Legislative monitoring and analysis: track legislative developments, policy initiatives, and inter-institutional dynamics; conduct in-depth research on legislative proposals, directives, regulations, and strategic initiatives across multiple sectors relevant to your policy area of expertise.
• Research and policy insight development: analyze the interplay between key EU actors and assess their influence on legislative processes and policy outcomes; deliver nuanced insights into the implications of EU policies for member states, domestic industries, and diverse stakeholders.
• Integration of data-driven insights: collaborate closely with the PRAD data team to enrich qualitative policy analyses with quantitative findings; incorporate data-driven insights into policy analysis, ensuring conclusions are grounded in key metrics and evidence; contribute policy expertise to data-driven research reports, enhancing their relevance with actionable recommendations and contextual understanding.
• Presentations and stakeholder engagement: translate complex EU policies into clear, concise policy briefs, research reports, and presentations; communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, including technical experts and high-level decision-makers, through tailored written reports and oral presentations.

What You'll Need:

• A master's degree in political science, EU studies, journalism, international relations, economics, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in EU policy analysis, political research, policy reporting, or intelligence work preferably with exposure to Competition, Industry, Internal Market, Trade, or adjacent files.
• In-depth knowledge of EU institutional procedures and legislative processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to produce clear and impactful outputs.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or another EU language is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite, interactive technology platforms, and other intelligence-gathering tools.

We value our people:
Our benefits package is built for you, and includes:

• Our teams benefit from country-specific, competitive compensation and benefits packages—including pension, healthcare, training opportunities and more.
• With a multinational team, strong ties to EU institutions, and flexible work options including working from abroad, we offer our employees an environment that supports both professional and personal development.
• Transportation: Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to smooth commutes. POLITICO partially covers public transportation costs.

Let's keep in touch.
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Location:Brussels

Employment level: Full-time

Type of role: Policy Analyst