EU Public Affairs Traineeship (Financial Services)
Working For: Hanbury Strategy
Location: 11 Rond Point Robert Schuman, 1040 Brussels, Belgium
To start: August 2023
Salary: €1300 gross per month, plus 12 days vacation, and travel and lunch benefits
What is on offer
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- A 6-month long paid internship with our EU Public Affairs team focusing on financial services policy.
- You will have the opportunity to work directly on client projects and to learn from the most senior and experienced people in the business.
- You will be given a one-on-one mentor responsible for your development at Hanbury.
- You will be involved in our culture and have access to numerous development and training initiatives, as well as social activities.
The role
- You will research policy and political developments across Europe, dealing with what happens in the EU institutions and the impact on some of the largest companies in the world.
- You will work on some of the most defining topics in European policymaking and politics, from sustainable finance, to the Capital Markets Unions and the future of EU-UK relations.
- You will work in a small team, supporting client work and overall monitoring and analysis.
You will
- Have a passion for European affairs and politics.
- Have a desire to learn new things.
- Have the ability to work well within teams.
- Speak and write in impeccable, fluent English. Other European languages are an advantage.
- Be excited by the opportunity to work on new projects.
- Have a strong work ethic.
Who is eligible
- You will have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant subject, or a Bachelor’s degree and initial experience in European affairs.
- You will have a demonstrable interest in financial services regulation.
We are offering a competitive salary package and the opportunity to join a fast-growing team.
How to apply:
To apply, simply answer this question:
“Why do you want to do this traineeship and what would you like to achieve from it?” (300 words) - please highlight your relevant experience, your passion for European affairs, and your knowledge of Hanbury.
If successful, this internship will start in August 2023 and last for a period of six months. The internship will take place in our Brussels office. Hanbury implements a flexible remote work policy.
