Senior Analyst, Strategy and Operations (Brussels)

Company: POLITICO / DII

At POLITICO, we dedicate ourselves to providing accurate, non-partisan, impactful information to the right people at the right time so that they can act with confidence and speed. We experiment constantly to find ways to innovate and improve, and we are not afraid to take risks if it means being the best at what we do.

POLITICO is looking for a high-impact Senior Analyst to help build out our global Strategy & Operations team. As the first team member based in Europe, you will work directly with stakeholders across our European offices and our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, where the rest of the team is based. You will help drive the integration and operational excellence between our US and EU businesses, and help manage, develop and execute on POLITICO's long-term strategy, while fostering new business opportunities through partnerships, organic investments, and M&A.

• Partner with the VP Strategy & Operations to establish and maintain processes that support transatlantic integrations between POLITICO US and POLITICO EU
• Conduct market analyses to identify opportunities and build business cases for growth opportunities across the portfolio - organic and inorganic
• Lead large company projects focused on organizational development, reorganization, corporate process definitions, integrations and more
• Drive rapid, accurate, and robust assessments of project progress and effectiveness, while adapting project scope and timelines when necessary
• Keep projects on track and ensure that goals are met while adhering to approved budgets

• Bachelor's degree in business, politics or related field required, MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, VC/PE, product management or corporate development
• An analytical mindset and ability to thrive in a high-performance environment
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Excellent proficiency in English, additional languages (especially French and German) are a plus
• Strong and effective presentation skills
• Experience working on a cross-functional and global team preferred
• Experience with M&A processes and financial modeling skills preferred
• Strong interest in politics, policy and media, professional background in one or more of these fields is a plus

• Hybrid work: Whether you love company and enjoy collaborating with colleagues in person or want some time alone at home to get some deep work done.
• Work from abroad days: Fancy a workday from atop a mountain resort, or want to work from your parent's dining room table around the holidays? POLITICO offers the opportunity to work from abroad for a limited period each year.
• Health and Wellness: Across the different cities where we have offices, we offer various initiatives that contribute to your well-being.
• Transportation: Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to smooth commutes. POLITICO partially covers public transportation costs.
• Personal and Professional Growth: From dedicated trainings to regular career chats, with our Grow@POLITICO program, we put your professional development and growth first.