Data & Market Intelligence Assistant
European Aluminium is the industry association representing the full aluminium value chain across Europe. Our members cover everything from raw material production to recycling, with over 600 sites in Europe (and the wider EEA region). That’s real industrial ground, deeply embedded in Europe’s economy. Together, they represent the entire European aluminium value chain – from primary production to extrusion, rolling, and recycling, forming a highly integrated, circular value chain that supports over 1 million jobs, directly and indirectly.
Aluminium has been formally recognised by both the EU and NATO as a strategic and critical raw material, and for good reason: it’s essential to clean technologies, sustainable mobility, digital infrastructure, and defence. From solar panels and EVs to buildings and packaging: aluminium is everywhere Europe needs to go — and Europe depends on it. But our industry is under strain. Surging energy prices, unfair global competition, scrap leakage, and CBAM loopholes are threatening our competitiveness — and, by extension, Europe’s strategic autonomy — with a surging risk of losing key know-how and long-term investment, which would deliver the final blow to European resilience. That’s why we’re here in Brussels: to ensure aluminium has a strong voice where decisions are made, not just because of what it is, but because of what it enables. We work hand in hand with EU institutions and policymakers to shape smart, balanced policy — flagging what doesn’t work, but also proposing real, workable and constructive solutions. Because here’s what matters: Europe can’t afford to lose an industry this strategic.
Description:
Reporting to the Director of Industry & Market Intelligence, the Assistant will support and work within the Trade & Market Intelligence team, where diversity and creativity thrive. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn and with a strong interest in: i) data collection and analysis; ii) industry and market intelligence; and iii) trade data.
What You’ll Do:
Market intelligence & Statistical analysis
✓ Support in the collection and the processing of data from the aluminium producers in Europe, from metal supply to semi fabrication and users with respect for confidentiality
✓ Learn how to i) extract and analyse customs trade (e.g. Eurostat) data ii) aggregate and visualise the results (e.g. graphs, tables).
✓ Supporting on ad hoc basis members related to their market intelligence or trade data requests.
Trade:
✓ Quarterly data collection of company information in the framework of trade defence activities
✓ Processing of data & develop visuals for presentation (graphs, tables, slides etc.), editing documents, updating database, etc.
Committee management
✓ Support the Director Industry & Market Intelligence in the management and the organisation (e.g. logistic and content support) of the various statistical committee meetings.
✓ General support: members database, preparation and organisation of internal and external meetings, presentations depending on the needs.
This list of tasks could be adapted based on the priorities of the association and interest of the Assistant.
Your profile:
✓ Education background in engineering, economics, business, mathematics, sciences or any other relevant field.
✓ Strong analytical skills; experience in collecting and analysing data is an asset.
✓ Excellent organisational skills and eye for detail.
✓ Proactive and responsive, able to work independently as well as part of a team, with ability to quickly understand tasks and situations.
✓ Ability to quickly and efficiently source information.
✓ Excellent knowledge of Excel (e.g. pivot table) and of the Microsoft pack office (PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
✓ Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) will be an asset.
✓ Excellent oral, writing and communication skills in English. Knowledge of other languages will be an asset.
What we offer:
✓ A full‑time paid internship (CIP – Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle): monthly net allowance of €1,300, meal vouchers, contribution to local transport in Brussels, mobile phone and/or phone subscription, and paid holidays.
✓ Starting date: second part of August 2026
✓ Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
✓ A young, dynamic and professionally enriching international environment, fostering strong team spirit within a flexible workplace.
✓ Opportunities for development and learning about event management and building strong membership relationships.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The selection process will include an online interview and a written test (both remote), followed by a final (remote) interview with the Director General for second shortlisted candidates only.
European Aluminium is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair, transparent and gender‑neutral pay practices. We ensure equal treatment and access to all candidates regardless of gender, background, culture, beliefs, identity or ability. Diversity strengthens our team and the impact we create.