Analyst

Want a front-row seat to the future of public affairs? Axis Advisors is looking for an Analyst to join our growing Brussels team for a six-month paid internship, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team. ABOUT AXIS Axis Advisors, which launched on September 1st, is a strategic public affairs firm built for the AI age. We combine exceptional senior public affairs experience across government, business, consulting and media with AI purpose-built for public affairs, helping clients achieve what matters most: insight, influence and impact. Our model is deliberately different. Every engagement is led by our Partners and Associate Partners, supported by a high-calibre team and amplified by Axis AI, our dedicated AI capability developed with Spaak Technologies. We aim to be excellent, trusted and impactful. We believe diversity of thought, background and perspective strengthens the quality of our advice, and we welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. OUR CULTURE We attract entrepreneurial people and give them the trust, autonomy and support to do their best work. We value people who are curious, ambitious and comfortable taking ownership. We hire for expertise and experience, but also for the ability to think differently, challenge constructively and turn insight into impact. ROLE As an Analyst, you will work closely with our Partners and Associate Partners across client engagements, client development and the continued evolution of Axis AI. You will:
- Support our Partners and Associate Partners in developing high-quality strategic advice for clients
- Use Axis AI to research, analyse and synthesise complex information, while helping shape its continued development and pioneering the use of AI in public affairs
- Contribute to client work, proposals and building the firm's public profile
- Bring your own ideas and judgement to how we use technology to make public affairs smarter, more efficient and more effective Who you are:
- AI-native / AI-fluent and already use AI tools confidently in your research and drafting
- C2-level English, or equivalent, with exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Curious, ambitious and a self-starter
- Highly organised and analytical, with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable taking ownership and working in an entrepreneurial environment
- Based in Brussels Preferred:
- Prior experience with EU institutions, government or public affairs
- Experience in an entrepreneurial or high-growth environment
- French and/or Dutch

What we offer
- Direct exposure to Axis' senior team and our clients
- A front-row seat at the cutting edge of public affairs and AI
- A paid six-month internship with the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team APPLICATIONS Send your CV and a cover note to talent@axisadvisors.ai by October 5, 2026. In your note, tell us why you want to join Axis and what you would bring to the team. Then, in no more than one page, choose an EU policy development, political trend or emerging issue you think is underestimated or misunderstood, explain why it matters and what others may be missing. We are looking for someone who wants to learn quickly, contribute from day one and help us build the future of public affairs. Insight | Influence | Impact www.axisadvisors.ai