EU Defence & Security Strategy Senior Consultant

What Impact will you make?

Are you looking for an opportunity in Thessaloniki that offers you a hybrid working model?

Are you ready to work on large scale projects for industry-leading clients around the world and elevate your career to an international level?

If so, check below for more info about this career opportunity!

You bring passion, we bring opportunities!

#YourOpportunity

Deloitte is a worldwide leader in Professional Services with a presence in more than 150 countries and territories. Since 2018, Deloitte has been operating its Competence Center in Thessaloniki with satellites in the cities of Patras, Heraklion, and Ioannina - which are model hubs of expertise, training, and innovation, specializing in cutting-edge exponential technologies, in which graduates and young professionals undergo immersive experiences, continuous learning, gaining practical insights and hands-on training that empower them to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.

Deloitte is an ideal working environment for both young and senior professionals who want to take the next step in their careers, offering them a supportive and international working environment that leverages their expertise and potential. Its corporate culture is based on trust and collaboration and ensures diversity and inclusion so that everyone feels part of a great team.

We are currently seeking for experienced & ambitious team playersto become part of our dynamic Strategy & Business Design team within ourStrategy Risk & Transactions Advisory departmentinThessaloniki. 

#YourServiceLine

Strategy,Risk&Transactions(SR&T)Advisory

Strategy,Risk&Transactions(SR&T)isanend-to-endstrategicadvisorypractice,enablingourC-suiteclientstomakeinformed,robustdecisionsandstrategicchoices.ItintegratesthefullscaleofDeloitte'sM&Acapabilities,consolidatesClimate&Sustainabilityadvisorycapabilities,andtightenstheconnectionbetweenstrategydevelopmentandriskmanagementtoassistclientswithnavigatinguncertaintyandchange. 

#AboutYourTeam

Strategy & Business Design offering (S&BD) at Deloitte is our strategy advisory practice, working with the world’s leading and most ambitious corporations and public organizations to drive growth on the issues that are most important to them.

To that end, the firm has developed client advisory content and services in the areas we think are critical to growth: Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Business Design, Strategic sensing, Growth Strategy offerings such as Commercial Excellence, M&A Integration & Separation Advisory, Strategic Cost Transformation, Ecosystems offerings around Future of Mobility, Future of Health, Cloud strategy and some very specific industry offerings such as Health Economics in life sciences and Government Policy design&operate as a means to assist organizations in addressing their toughest challenges in our dynamic world.

Within Deloitte S&BD, an international, multilingual team based in our offices in Brussels and in Thessaloniki is dedicated to offering consulting services to the institutions of the European Union (EU), including the majority of the Directorates-General of the European Commission and various EU agencies. The team liaises on a day-to-day basis with the EU institutions, in delivering a wide range of services, from policy design, policy evaluation, impact assessments, and analysis/strategic studies, to strategic transformation support, policy operate and implementation support. Examples of projects delivered over the recent years include: evaluations of Regulations in the areas of border management, organised and financial crime or competition policy, impact assessments in the areas of construction or space, market assessment and strategic studies in the areas of sustainability and circular economy, support for the definition and implementation of strategic objectives of EU agencies, or the implementation of EU flagship projects in the areas of international business cooperation, support to innovation, entrepreneurship and SMEs, promotion of skills.

#AboutYourRole

Deloitte Consulting and Advisory is seeking an experienced Strategy and Business Design Senior Consultant to join the Belgium EU team within the Deloitte Advisory Consulting Centre (DACC). This role is tailored towards the Defence, Security and Justice sector, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical European security challenges.

You will work as part of and lead an experienced, multinational and dynamic team on strategic advisory, research and innovation projects addressing complex security and defence issues at the European institutional level, with a focus on EU internal security, defence, border control, and related security domains. Additionally, this position carries responsibility for mentoring and managing junior consultants and analysts, ensuring delivery of high-quality advisory outputs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct research and technical analysis: Oversee and contribute to the development of research studies and develop technical analyses to inform decision-making on EU defence, security and border management issues, cost-benefit evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Report & Study Development: Author and oversee the development of comprehensive, high-quality strategic research or technical studies, policy briefs, and advisory reports for European institutional clients.
• Team Management & Mentoring: Manage and mentor junior consultants and analysts, providing guidance on project execution, quality assurance, and professional development.
• Project Delivery: Oversee project planning, resource allocation, timeline management, and delivery of advisory outputs to institutional clients.
• Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management: Manage senior-level client relationships, lead stakeholder engagement, and present strategic findings to EU institutional decision-makers in the EU defence, security and border management area.
• Emerging Technology Integration: Leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics tools to enhance research quality, operational efficiency, and team capability.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all deliverables meet Deloitte's quality standards and institutional client expectations.
• Knowledge Development: Contribute to thought leadership and capability building within the EU security and defence advisory space.

#OurRequirements

Key Qualifications:

• Completed university studies of at least four years attested by a university diploma of Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Social Sciences (MSSc) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience following award of the Master’s degree in EU security policy, defence strategy, border management, or related fields. Key topics for example include:
• Border Checks Technologies;
• Border Surveillance and Situational Awareness Technologies;
• Information and Communication Management Technologies;
• Emerging Technologies;
• Security and defence industry; and
• Security research.
• Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured, and compelling strategic documents
• Strong knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative research, and an ability to synthesise complex information and develop evidence-based recommendations
• Ability to develop technical specifications and conduct business process analysis
• Proven track record of drafting scientific or technical research studies or reports in applied science, technology, and engineering
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring junior professionals in a consulting, policy, or research environment
• Ability to work independently whilst maintaining strong collaboration across teams, geographies, and organisational boundaries
• Professional fluency in English (C2 written and spoken) demonstrated by suitable certification or relevant experience; additional EU language skills are advantageous
• Excellent command of the Office package

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of emerging border surveillance and/or border management technologies
• Proficiency in artificial intelligence and data analytics tools for research, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with EU institutional processes and stakeholder engagement
• Background in security studies, international relations, public policy, or related disciplines
• Familiarity with operations of the EU Justice and Home Affairs agencies, research priorities, or border security initiatives
• Experience in cross-border or multi-country projects
• Knowledge of emerging security challenges (e.g. hybrid threats, migration, cybersecurity in border contexts)
• Project management certification at the practitioner level or higher (such as PM2, PRINCE2, PMI)
• Track record of leading cross-border or multi-country projects
• Financial acumen: Comfort with budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a challenging international environment, focusing on continuous learning and dynamic teamwork, both in Greece and abroad, you're ready for Deloitte! 

#WhatWeOffer

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits:

🏠 Modern hybrid workplace, characterized by flexibility and Smart Working

⚖ Empowered well-being: We provide multiple program offerings to support your well-being needs (flexible working arrangements, extra days of leave, parental allowances) 

🌍 Engagement within international large-scale teams and projects, with opportunities to travel for training or client purposes. 

📚 Constant opportunities for learning with unlimited access to internal and external learning platforms and sponsored certificates aligned with business needs and technology trends 

🚀 Challenging and innovating environment where personal development and growth are encouraged, always with transparency and trust 

? Diverse culture and active communities that enable you to bring yourself to work  

🎉 Team Building and Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

🏃 A buddy to support you with your onboarding

🌴 Extra days of annual leave

⚕ Private medical health insurance plan 

💳 Ticket restaurant card 

? Exclusive Discounts to several retail providers, restaurants and others 

📱  Mobile phone 

🍏 Fresh fruits and unlimited coffee everyday at our offices  

Please note that all well-being benefits mentioned above are subject to annual review.

About Deloitte

#OurServices

Deloitte offers integrated services that include Audit & Assurance, Technology & Transformation, Strategy Risk & Transactions Advisory, Tax and Legal. Our approach combines insight and innovation from multiple disciplines with global business and industry expertise to help our clients excel anywhere in the world. We deliver outstanding impact on the reputation and success of our clients, in Italy and globally. In pursuing this we contribute to a sustainable and prosperous society, and are firm believers in the positive impact business can and should have on the world it operates within.

#OurPurpose

We are led by a purpose, to make an impact that matters with clients, people and society. This purpose defines who we are and what we stand for. It's not about being the biggest. It’s about being the first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent.

#OurValues

At Deloitte we foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can produce their best work. We value innovative thinking, diverse insights and a genuinely distinctive level of customer service through our expertise and professionalism. We value difference, with respect at the heart of our inclusive culture.

#OurTalentExperience

From day one at our firm, practitioners are part of a community. Our development and career progression framework will help them develop the skills and capabilities to succeed. The wellness of our people and the ability to offer agile working arrangements is at the center of our unique talent experience. We create a workplace that encourages collaboration, creativity, inclusiveness to ensure our staff are supported, encouraged and feel a sense of purpose and meaning in what they do each day.

Sounds like the sort of role for you? Apply now.

Location: Thessaloniki 

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