EU Policy Senior Consultant

Company Description

Be part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their most critical strategic transformations.

We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact.

Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that's empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's solutions.

For over a decade, our EU Policy Team has supported European Institutions and international organisations, providing expertise in policy analysis, advice, and monitoring; Impact assessments and evaluations across digital and emerging technology policies.

With increasing demand for digital policy and emerging technology expertise, we offer a unique opportunity to deliver high-impact consulting services to European Institutions in Luxembourg and Brussels.

Job Description

We are seeking a Manager / Senior Consultant to join our EU Policy Team in Luxembourg, contributing to our ambitious growth plans for 2026. You will:

• Lead projects and studies for the European Commission (e.g., DG CNECT, DG HOME, DG TAXUD, DG GROW, DG DIGIT, SG REFORM, DG SANTE) and other EU Institutions (e.g., EIB, ENISA, eu-LISA).
• Advise on how technology can enable governments and industry to better serve citizens and foster economic growth.
• Deliver evaluations, impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses, technical feasibility studies, and policy research focused on digital transformation.
• Activate your network to identify and develop new business opportunities.

As a Senior Consultant (3-5 years' experience):

• Contribute to project delivery and analysis under the guidance of a Manager;
• Manage a workstream or small client engagements;
• Support business development activities (e.g. bid management, proposals, pitches).

As a Manager (5+ years' experience):

• Lead projects and teams, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery
• Drive business development and expand EU Policy services
• Advise clients strategically on digital policies and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• You hold Master's degree in Political Science, European Studies, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent;
• You have 5+ years' experience in delivering digital policy projects, evaluations, impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis, or strategic advisory;
• You have direct experience with the European Commission and/or EU agencies;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across levels;
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• You are fluent in English; French or another European language is a plus;
• Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, CSM, ACP) is a plus;

We offer a flexible, dynamic work environment with telework options and flexitime. You'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to shape EU digital policies at the cutting edge of technology
• A collaborative culture encouraging independent thinking and creativity
• Continuous professional growth and development
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

Additional Information

Wavestone is an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunity. As part of its diversity and inclusion policy, Wavestone supports people with disabilities and/or those requiring special accommodations throughout the recruitment process and upon taking up their position.

The job is based in Luxembourg