M&A Principal

Overview

As a Principal in bp’s M&A team, you lead multi-transaction engagements, guiding deal teams and coordinating with internal partners and external advisors to deliver material acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. You will work closely with senior leaders across bp, shaping strategic options and negotiating to maximise value in high‑pressure environments. The role offers exposure to C‑suite stakeholders and cross‑segment transactions, with flexible deployment across bp’s global business units. Based in London, you’ll operate in an agile, collaborative context that supports bp’s strategy execution.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive pay
• bonuses
• share options
• flexible benefits
• healthcare
• retirement plans','paid time off','agile working

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of transactions and manage associated resources
• Head the deal team with specialist functional input to secure best value for bp
• Act as lead negotiator to maximise deal value
• Support strategic delivery of bp’s corporate plan through transactions across business divisions
• Travel as required by project portfolio and client needs
• Collaborate with business managers, legal, functional teams and external advisors
• Coordinate with external counterparties in international environments
• Submit a deal sheet of completed transactions during interviews
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to structure and execute commercial solutions with JV partners or governments

Key requirements

• Degree from an accredited college or university
• Consistent track record in delivering material M&A transactions in the energy sector (hydrocarbon, low carbon, mobility, energy retail) with verifiable deal history
• Experience in or with an international energy company with exposure to upstream, downstream or trading
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with commercial contracts and risk allocation
• Experience in corporate finance, economic evaluation and risk management
• Proven ability to work with external counterparties in international settings
• Experience creating commercial solutions with joint venture partners, host governments, or counterparties
• Solid understanding of energy value chains and macroeconomic themes impacting energy
• Project management skills with attention to detail and ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
• Leadership capabilities to set direction for large, dispersed teams
• Ability to build trust with internal and external partners and manage conflicts professionally

• Leadership
• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Acquisitions and divestments
• Agreements and negotiations
• Contractual risk management

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