INTERNSHIPS – FLINT EUROPE – BASED IN BRUSSELS
Our Financial Services team in Brussels has a vacancy for an intern to join for a period of 6 months from September 2026. This placement will be remunerated under the conditions of the “Convention d’immerssion professionnelle”.
ABOUT US
Flint is a business advisory. We help our clients succeed in an increasingly complex world, managing risk and creating opportunity. We provide advice at the point where government and business meet, offering an authoritative perspective on both. We are experts in policy, political analysis, regulation and competition.
Members of our multi-national team have experience of working at the most senior levels in European governments, the EU Commission, regulatory agencies, competition bodies and the private sector.
We support companies who face the challenges of regulatory and policy change at national, European and international levels. This includes major developments affecting business in Europe; the political and economic management of mergers, acquisitions and other transactions; the design and delivery of efficient regulatory regimes; and how to maximize the value.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH?
When you join Flint Europe as an Intern, you are joining a business advisory firm that will challenge you and invest in your development. In this role you will work closely with the Financial Services team to help support clients who face the challenges of regulatory and policy change at national, European, and international levels. These are businesses which require advice at the point where government and business meet – in private, public, and social sectors – we offer an authoritative perspective on both.
We help our clients anticipate, interpret and respond to developments in policy and politics. We advise on how they can shape the business environment and work constructively with policymakers to achieve their goals, in a context where governments are becoming more interventionist.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will be assigned to our growing Financial Services team in Brussels, where you will support client engagements by conducting research and analysis, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments, preparing briefings and contributing to client teams and project delivery.
Our team advises leading financial institutions, fintechs, payment providers, asset managers, and other market participants on EU financial services policy and regulation. We work across a wide range of issues, including banking, payments, digital and sustainable finance, capital markets and asset management. Our advice combines deep policy expertise with a strong understanding of the political and institutional dynamics shaping decision-making in Brussels.
As an intern, you will have the opportunity to follow legislative and regulatory developments closely, contribute to client deliverables, attend external events and stakeholder meetings, and gain first-hand exposure to EU policymaking and public affairs.
You will work closely with colleagues across the team and receive regular coaching and mentoring throughout your internship. Interns receive support from colleagues at all levels, including a dedicated mentor and regular guidance from senior members of the team. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Flint's international offices, helping you develop your skills, expand your network and gain exposure to a broad range of financial services policy issues.
YOUR SKILLS
You will bring the following range of skills:
- Educated to at least degree level
- Astrong interest and basic understanding in the field of financial services, able to demonstrate knowledge of EU politics and political governance.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, research and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written communication skills, ability to draft clear documents in English.
- Outstanding oral communication skills.
- Good organizational skills including the capacity to prioritize, plan and schedule complex tasks proactively, and be comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills – a flexible approach and the ability to work well across teams, both with internal colleagues and external clients.
TO APPLY
Please send us your resume and a short cover letter highlighting why your interest in the role by 17 July 2026.
Skills Required
- Educated to at least degree level
- Strong interest and basic understanding of financial services
- Demonstrable knowledge of EU politics and political governance
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, research and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written communication skills in English (able to draft clear documents)
- Outstanding oral communication skills
- Good organizational skills; ability to prioritise, plan and meet tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
What We Do
We help our clients succeed in an increasingly complex world by providing advice at the point where government and business meet, with an authoritative perspective on both. Members of our expert multi-national team have worked at very senior levels in the British and other European governments, the EU Commission, regulatory agencies, competition bodies and the private sector. We support companies facing the challenges of political, regulatory and policy change. This includes political and economic management of mergers, acquisitions and other transactions; the design and delivery of efficient regulatory regimes; and how to maximise the value of investor assets. Our clients come from many countries and operate in many sectors, including digital, tech, telecoms, media, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transport and energy. Drawing on deep understanding of the issues and the processes of decision making, we craft evidence-based arguments, concrete policy proposals and practical engagement plans to help them achieve their commercial goals. Our Headquarters are in London. We have teams in Brussels and the Netherlands, and a permanent presence in several other European capitals
