Strategy Specialist

The Strategy Specialist plays a key role in shaping and executing bps Mobility & Convenience Americas (M&CA) strategy. This position delivers analytical insights, structured problem solving, and hands-on support for high impact strategic and transformation initiatives. Partnering closely with leadership and cross functional teams, the specialist helps turn strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans.

What you will deliver:

Strategy development support: Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of the M&CA strategy by conducting structured analyses, preparing summaries of insights, and supporting the evaluation of strategic options aligned with bps Customers strategy and lowcarbon ambitions.

Transformation initiative delivery: Support the delivery of strategic and transformation initiatives across M&CA by assisting with workstream coordination, tracking landmarks, preparing materials, and helping ensure timely, accurate outputs.

Analytical support and insight generation: Complete targeted analyses on market trends, customer behavior, competitive activity, financial performance, and regulatory developments to help inform strategic recommendations and business decisions.

Structured problem solving: Assist in breaking down complex strategic questions into clear components, developing initial hypotheses, gathering relevant facts, and preparing data-backed recommendations for senior leaders.

Strategy execution support: Help translate strategic priorities into actionable plans by developing draft roadmaps, tracking performance metrics, and supporting teams as they move from planning to implementation.

Cross-functional coordination: Work collaboratively with teams across Products, Operations, Finance, Digital, Policy, and Sustainability to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure strategic activities are aligned and practical.

Narrative and materials development: Prepare high-quality presentations, briefing materials, and strategic narratives for leadership discussions, governance processes, and stakeholder engagement forums.

Business case and financial analysis support: Assist in the development of business cases, investment proposals, and value assessments by supporting financial modelling, documenting assumptions, and helping identify risks and value drivers.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or relevant professional qualification (MBA beneficial but not required)

7 to 12 years of postuniversity work experience.

Experience in strategy, business analysis, or consulting-related roles (preferably in top-tier consulting, private equity, or investment banking firms) is required.

Exposure to the Oil & Gas or broader energy sector (preferred).

Experience or familiarity with retail, mobility, or convenience industries (advantageous)

Key Skills:

• Execution and project support: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks, coordinate across workstreams, and support timely, highquality delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Structured thinking: Ability to break down problems into clear steps, develop initial hypotheses, and carry out structured analysis with guidance.
• Analytical capability: Proven quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, including basic financial analysis, market research, and data interpretation to support insight generation.
• Clear communication: Ability to create concise, wellstructured presentations and materials tailored for a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Collaborative working: Experience working optimally with crossfunctional teams, establishing relationships, and contributing to shared outcomes.
• Commercial and external awareness: Growing understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and relevant policy or regulatory considerations, ideally within energy, mobility, or retail contexts.

You will work with:

This role collaborates closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the Mobility & Convenience Americas (M&CA) organization. The team member will work with partners in Products, Operations, Finance, Digital, Policy, and Sustainability to gather insights, validate assumptions, and ensure strategic initiatives are practical and aligned across the business. They will also engage regularly with M&CA leadership teams and multiple groups within the Strategy & Transformation function to coordinate work, share updates, and support integrated strategy and transformation delivery.