Public Policy Associate - EY Global Public Policy (EMEIA) (fixed term contract - 6 months)

About Global Public Policy (EMEIA)

The Global Public Policy (EMEIA) team, based in three different locations across Europe (Brussels, Berlin and London), helps to enhance EY’s brand, reputation and license to operate while supporting EY client teams in the market by focusing on EU public policy and regulatory issues that affect our business, our profession and the broader capital markets.

This involves developing relationships with policy makers, regulators, trade associations, investors, and professional bodies as well as leading on many areas of public policy. In so doing, we aim to better articulate the value that EY can bring to the EU institutions and thereby earn their trust.

The Global Public Policy (EMEIA) team is responsible for monitoring and engaging in regulatory and public policy affairs at European and EMEIA levels.

Shape the future with confidence.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

As a Public Policy Associate, you will play a vital role in monitoring and analyzing EU regulatory and legislative developments, particularly those originating from the European Institutions and relevant stakeholder communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development and drafting of internal and external communications.
• Monitoring and analyzing EU regulatory and legislative developments.
• Representing EY at events and reporting on conferences.
• Contributing to the coordination and planning of EY events.
• Providing ad hoc support to the EMEIA Public Policy Team for specific projects.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally while working across diverse policy areas, ranging from audit and assurance to sustainability, financial services and digital technology. This experience will enable you to become a valuable asset to the team while expanding your knowledge and expertise in key EU policy issues.

We work flexibly and you may work from home up to 2 days per week; however, attendance in the office is required on Fridays. This is a full-time fixed term position that will take place in Brussels.

Duration: late May/early June 2026, until end of December 2026.

Important note: Interviews will take place during the week of the 27th of April. You can apply until the 20th of April, inclusively.

Your Profile

The perfect candidate will have to demonstrate:

• Strong interest in public policy, especially in EU policy, with a focus on digital, corporate governance, sustainability, and geopolitics.
• Excellent communication skills, including research and writing abilities.
• Positive attitude towards work, flexibility and a strong team spirit.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in another European language is considered a bonus.
• Proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office Package.
• A relevant bachelor’s degree, as a minimum qualification.

Interested?

Apply now and don't forget to add a cover letter addressing the following questions (one page maximum):

• Why are you interested in joining EY’s Global Public Policy (EMEIA) team, and what draws you specifically to EU public policy work?
• Describe a previous experience — professional, academic, or extracurricular — where you monitored or analyzed public policy or regulatory developments. What did you learn?
• Briefly describe an EU legislative or regulatory development that you believe is particularly relevant to EY or the audit profession and explain why.

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What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities, enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We offer flexible working hours and working from home is possible, once discussed with you team.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding day and receive all the support and help you need to grow and learn professionally and personally.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.