Policy Analyst – Financial Services

POLITICO is seeking a Policy Analyst for its Research and Analysis Division, focusing on EU financial policy. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and delivering strategic insights on EU legislation and regulatory initiatives in financial services. The analyst will help shape the division's offering, track inter-institutional dynamics, analyze political and technical drivers, integrate data-driven insights, and communicate findings through reports and briefings. The position requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of EU financial services policy, and the ability to synthesize complex information for decision-makers.

Must Have

• Proactive, collaborative team player
• Strong political and regulatory intuition
• Ability to synthesize complex information clearly and accurately
• Deep knowledge of EU financial services policy files (banking, capital markets, payments, AML/CFT, sustainable finance, digital finance, insurance, financial stability, supervisory frameworks)
• Ability to work across several topics simultaneously
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented
• Master’s degree in political science, EU studies, economics, international relations, public policy, or related field
• 3–4 years of experience in EU financial services policy analysis, political research, regulatory reporting, or related intelligence work
• Strong understanding of EU institutional procedures, legislative processes, and the financial regulatory ecosystem
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, digital research tools, and intelligence-gathering platforms

Good to Have

• Proficiency in French or another EU language

Perks & Benefits

• Country-specific, competitive compensation and benefits packages (pension, healthcare, training opportunities)
• Multinational team
• Strong ties to EU institutions
• Flexible work options including working from abroad
• Partial coverage of public transportation costs

Policy Analyst – Financial Services

POLITICO is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable EU financial policy analyst to join the Policy & Intelligence team within our Research and Analysis Division. As the division expands its coverage into the Financial Services space, this new role will play a key part in shaping and building our analytical offering in this policy area. The successful candidate will monitor, analyze, and deliver strategic insights on EU legislation and regulatory initiatives across the Financial Services portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity 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 and regulatory intuition and the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and accurately.
• Deep knowledge of EU financial services policy files—such as banking, capital markets, payments, AML/CFT, sustainable finance, digital finance, insurance, financial stability, and supervisory frameworks.
• Able to work across several topics simultaneously while 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, analyzing, and interpreting developments in European financial regulation and oversight. As this is a new and expanding area of focus for PRAD, you will play an important role in helping define and structure our Financial Services coverage while building a strong analytical foundation for the portfolio. Your subject-matter expertise will strengthen our knowledge base and provide strategic, high-value guidance to clients and subscribers.

• Legislative monitoring & analysis: Track proposals, regulations, directives, and supervisory initiatives across the EU financial services landscape; monitor inter-institutional dynamics, including work from the European Commission, Parliament, Council, ECB, EBA, ESMA, EIOPA, and other key actors.
• Research & policy insight development: Analyze political and technical drivers behind financial policy files; assess stakeholder positions and institutional influence on policy outcomes; identify implications for markets, industry, and member states.
• Integration of data-driven insights: Collaborate closely with the PRAD data team to incorporate quantitative findings into qualitative analysis; contribute financial-policy expertise to data-driven research reports; ensure that insights are grounded in evidence and actionable for clients.
• Presentations & stakeholder engagement: Produce clear, concise policy briefs, research reports, and presentations; communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences, including technical experts, policymakers, and senior decision-makers through written outputs and oral briefings..

What You'll Need:

• A Master’s degree in political science, EU studies, economics, international relations, public policy, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in EU financial services policy analysis, political research, regulatory reporting, or related intelligence work.
• Strong understanding of EU institutional procedures, legislative processes, and the financial regulatory ecosystem.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory content into clear and impactful insights.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French or another EU language is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, digital research tools, and intelligence-gathering platforms.

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.

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Employment level: Full-time

Type of role: Policy Analyst, permanent