Consultant at Flint Global

Flint Global is looking for a Consultant to join its growing Berlin team. We advise companies and investors on political and regulatory risks that affect business success, help them anticipate, interpret and respond to developments in politics and administration, and offer regulatory and competition-related advice in Germany, the UK, the EU and the Asia-Pacific region. Our team has decades of experience at the highest levels of politics and administration. From our offices in London, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, and with experts from many other countries, we support global clients in sectors including tech & IT, telecommunications, financial services, transport, health, defense and energy. 

We offer a collaborative, dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment in which our employees can grow personally and professionally while making a significant contribution to our clients. We work closely with our clients and Flint's multinational teams on a daily basis. 

We are committed to equal opportunities for all employees and welcome applications regardless of personal characteristics. 

The role

As part of the expansion of Flint's Berlin office, we are looking for a consultant to join our team. Consultants at Flint support the administration of their client accounts, research and draft the work we deliver, and monitor developments that could affect client interests such as the passage of legislation, competition investigations, or the development of new regulations. We expect consultants to work on multiple accounts, build enduring relationships with their clients and provide sound advice: 

• Monitoring political, policy, regulatory and competition developments relevant to clients and reporting them clearly and promptly. 

• Contributing to, and drafting, client materials including advice, strategies, presentations, reports, and briefings. 

• Driving the effective and efficient administration of accounts and projects.  

• Continually investing in understanding of where the commercial interests of clients intersect with politics, policy regulation and/or competition. 

• Conducting targeted research and analysis to support the development of client strategies and advice through reviewing and analysing relevant internal and external sources. 

What we are looking for

Consultants generally come to Flint with c. 18 months-4 years’ work experience. We are looking for candidates with experience working in and around politics, policy and regulation, such as for a parliamentary group or political party, in a ministry regulator, think tank, campaigning organisation or NGO. We are also interested in candidates from commercial backgrounds, including major consulting houses, with a keen interest in politics, policy and regulation. 

• Fluent German and English – we communicate with many customers in English and German is the language of our interlocutors.  

• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills – the ability to draw out the implications of complex evidence and analysis to give clear strategy and policy advice. 

• An ability and enthusiasm to rapidly get up to speed on new issues, with a particular interest in policy and politics. 

• Strong written communication skills, with proven ability to draft clear documents for internal and external audiences with varying degrees of expert knowledge.  

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to non-specialists.  

• Strong organisational skills including the capacity to project manage teams, prioritising, planning and scheduling tasks proactively, and being comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.  

• Strong interpersonal skills, including a flexible approach and the ability to work well across teams, both with internal colleagues and external clients. 

Why Flint

Flint offers a unique, highly international environment with a fascinating clientele of international companies and organisations. You will be involved in current political events and exciting business developments affecting our clients.  

To Apply

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter in German language.