EU Policy Analyst

Position Summary

Vanguard Global Insight is looking for an experienced EU Policy Analyst to support our policy monitoring and analysis work on a fully remote, freelance basis. You will track, research and analyse legislative and policy developments across EU institutions, deliver evidence based policy analysis, written briefings and impact assessments to support internal business, compliance and strategy teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor policy and legislative files from the European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU and relevant EU agencies.

• Track consultations, draft proposals, trilogue negotiations, scheduled votes and policy roadmaps relevant to the client’s interests.

• Conduct detailed policy analysis, summarise technical texts and identify political, regulatory and commercial implications for the business.

• Prepare regular policy watch reports, snapshot briefings, detailed notes and impact assessment memos.

• Compare evolving EU rules with existing legislation and flag emerging risks, deadlines and opportunities.

• Synthesise stakeholder positions, parliamentary amendments and negotiating stances across EU institutions.

• Conduct additional research on EU policy topics as requested.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in European studies, political science, public policy, law, international relations or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated professional experience as an EU policy analyst, policy researcher or EU regulatory analyst.

• Prior experience in a Brussels think tank, consultancy, trade association or EU institution.

• Strong understanding of the EU legislative cycle, institutional roles and trilogue process.

• Excellent research, critical analysis and concise writing skills in English.

• Ability to digest complex legal/policy documents and translate them into practical, business relevant insights.

• Meticulous, organised and able to manage multiple active dossiers with shifting timelines.

• Comfortable working independently remotely and delivering outputs against agreed deadlines.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of digital, financial, sustainability / ESG or cross border regulatory policy

• Additional EU language capability (French, German etc.)

• Experience producing consultation submissions or regulatory impact analysis

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover note to enquiries@vgi-insight.com or apply on LinkedIn.

Vanguard Global Insight is an equal opportunity organisation.