DepartmentStrategic Planning & Business Development Group
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live8h ago
Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Strategic Planning & Business Development Group
Job Description:
bp’s corporate Mergers & Acquisitions team’s anchor role is to provide a center of expertise in driving acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and asset restructurings within the bp Group, with a value in excess of US$50 million.
M&A’s core expertise lies in its advisory and transactional ability. On the advisory side we have knowledge and experience in analysing assets and/or businesses to establish sources of value and minimising risks and liabilities. On the transactional front our experience and skills are deployed in assessing the market, pricing and bidding, running sell-side auctions, negotiation, and project management of a transaction to completion. This involves close collaboration with Business Groups and Functions internally and numerous external parties including corporates, investment banks, engineering firms, financial investors and advisors.
We develop a broad corporate development capability through our access to the internal strategic context and an acute awareness of the evolving external market. M&A works with the Business Groups to evaluate divestment and acquisition options. The M&A team plays a pivotal role in bp deliver its strategy.
Responsibilities
As a Principal in Mergers & Acquisitions, you can expect to be working on several transactions at any one time. The Principal is responsible for leading a transaction team, working closely with business managers, legal, functional, and (in certain instances) financial advisors to effectively deliver material transactions for the bp Group within the boundaries set by the bp executive team.
Benefits
This position provides a unique opportunity for an individual to hone commercial astuteness, negotiating skills, and project management skills. It also provides unparalleled exposure to C-Suite executives and senior leaders across bp. This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to be exposed to a broad range of business issues and to test themselves in a high pressure transaction environment.