Research Executive - Financial Services
- Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
- Brussel
- On-site
Rud Pedersen Brussels is looking for a motivated trainee to join our growing public affairs consultancy for a 6-month paid internship.
Our Brussels office opened in 2017, and as a result of continued growth, we are currently looking to strengthen our team with a Research Executive who will support our key business areas in response to evolving client needs.
We offer the opportunity to work and grow in a fast-paced and energetic consultancy environment. Anyone joining will have the opportunity to develop within the Rud Pedersen team, working with our Brussels partners and the wider company.
The position
In particular, the role involves:
- Following EU developments and undertaking initial research on policy issues on behalf of clients, particularly in FinTech, Payments, AML, and Sustainable Finance amongst others;
- Supporting the team with legislative, regulatory and media monitoring, providing insights and reports for clients;
- Assisting in stakeholder engagement by mapping relevant policymakers, regulators, and industry actors;
- Contribute to association management, supporting coordination and implementation of activities (desirable but not essential)
- Help organise and manage events, including roundtables and policy discussions;
- Taking an active role in client teams, and suggesting improvements for servicing of clients with regards to research and analysis;
- Participating at external events relevant to day-to-day work and seeking to build relationships with external actors at an appropriate level;
- Building competence in undertaking public affairs tasks on behalf of clients.
Skills & Requirements
Our ideal candidates for this position will have the following profile:
- Experience of the financial services or digital/tech sector, acquired in the EU institutions, corporates or public affairs consultancy highly desirable;
- Enthusiasm, a sharp mind, a pro-active nature and strong communication skills;
- Knowledge of financial services regulation (in particular AML/CFT, sanctions, payments, digital finance) and/or tech (in particular PSD/PSR, IPR, DORA, AI Act, DSA & DMA, copyright etc) is very welcome;
- Master’s degree in EU affairs, finance, economics or a related field;
- An enthusiasm for conducting public affairs and communications in all its forms, from direct outreach to social media engagement;
- Interest in helping to organise and manage events;
- Full professional proficiency in English, with working knowledge of French or another EU official language.
Your written English skills will be tested during the selection process via a short assessment.
Only candidates eligible to work in an EU member state can be considered.
Great Place to Work
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Work with the best political minds in the industry
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International company with room to grow
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A culture of excellence
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Challenging, yet dynamic work environment
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High responsibility, even in junior positions
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Open dialogue among colleagues of all levels
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Kõrge vastutusvõimalus, ka alustavatel positsiooni
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Väljakutsuv töö ja dünaamiline töökeskkond
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Meisterlikkusele suunatud töökultuur
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Arenemisvõimalus tugevas rahvusvahelises ettevõtte
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Töötamine kõrgetasemelise ja professionaalse meesk
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Kolleegidevaheline avatud ja toetav koostöö
About the company
We are a leading, European consultancy specialising in Public Affairs.
As a Public Affairs Partner, we help our clients navigate political systems. We ensure that our clients understand the impact of policy and politics on their organisations and work with them to strategically reach their goals. We provide our clients with a keen understanding of the political debate and governmental processes, as well as the decision-makers that drive it.
Rud Pedersen has twenty-one offices across twenty countries, and over 650 consultants with their own experience from consultancy, the corporate environment, politics or public sector.
Ian Burns | Contact Person
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