Description APCO’s Brussels office is hiring a Merger Analyst to join our fast-growing Competition and M&A practice. Role Overview As an Antitrust Analyst focused on mergers and acquisitions, you will play a crucial role in the analysis of competition and antitrust compliance from announcement through to completion. This involves identifying and evaluating risks and opportunities across multiple jurisdictions with a particular focus on the European Union and the United Kingdom. The role includes assessment of antitrust risk, as well as Financial Subsidies Regulation and Foreign Direct Investment review. Responsibilities Research and assess levels of risk associated with individual deals and across industries. Track progress of merger reviews through institutions and provide timely updates. Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations and reports to clients and prospective clients and to senior management. Qualifications At least 5 years of relevant experience in anti-trust and competition with specific experience in mergers and acquisitions. Proven track record of providing insight, commentary and analysis of complex M&A transactions, including cross-border deals and regulatory compliance. Exceptional writing, presentation, and client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively. Fluent written English. Knowledge of other European languages an advantage. About APCO In Brussels APCO Brussels has over 65 staff working across more than 100 clients and sits at the centre of the agency’s global operations. Thanks to a diverse and multilingual team, APCO Brussels leads on many of the agency’s most dynamic global assignments. With a growing client base in the most pressing issues facing the world today such as the transition to Net Zero and access to healthcare, APCO has been a fixture of the Belgian communication’s market for many years and continues to be at the forefront of the seismic changes facing economies and societies today. We are a truly integrated agency, with deep expertise and experience across the full range of communication offerings including corporate communications, public affairs, digital strategy and paid media. Careers at APCO Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.