Associate Director, Antitrust Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions

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.

About Apco

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.  

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. 

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.  

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.  

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. 

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.