Executive Reward Analyst

BP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave policy

Retirement benefits

Job summary

bp, a leading energy company, seeks an Executive Reward Analyst to support governance and administration of executive reward programs for directors and senior leaders. You will contribute to policy development, benchmarking, and reporting aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, collaboration with Finance and Company Secretarial teams, and delivery of insightful materials for board committees.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive reward, compensation or remuneration governance or advisory roles.
• Ability to analyse complex data and translate findings into business insights.
• Strong governance/regulatory awareness and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and governance of bp's executive reward programs and ensure alignment with requirements.
• Prepare analyses, presentations and briefing materials for senior leaders and committees.
• Conduct executive pay benchmarking and market analysis to identify trends.
• Build financial models, scenario analyses and cost projections for reward decisions.
• Analyse incentive plan design and outcomes and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support remuneration disclosures and reporting including DRR and Annual Report contributions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Company Secretarial and external advisers on reward activities.
• Contribute to reward projects like pay policy reviews and framework enhancements.
• Drive automation and data analytics to improve reporting and decision‑making.

Skills

Executive reward experience

Analytical skills

Governance understanding

Communication skills

Discretion & judgement

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Entity: People, Culture &Communications
Job Family Group: HR Group

Role Purpose

The Executive Reward Analyst provides analytical, governance and operational support for bp's executive reward programs. This role contributes to the development, implementation and administration of reward arrangements for executive directors and senior executives, helping ensure reward outcomes are aligned to business performance, shareholder expectations, regulatory requirements and bp's strategic priorities. Working closely with the Board Governance Specialist and the VP Executive Reward, the role combines technical reward expertise, strong analytical skills and sound judgement to support reward decision-making, governance activities and Board People &Remuneration Committee processes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the delivery and governance of bp's executive reward programs, ensuring alignment with business performance, shareholder expectations and regulatory requirements.


• Prepare insight-driven analysis, presentations and briefing materials for senior leaders and the Board People &Remuneration Committee.


• Conduct executive pay benchmarking and market analysis, identifying reward trends and competitive positioning.


• Build financial models, scenario analyses and reward cost projections to support reward decisions.


• Analyse incentive plan design and outcomes, providing clear recommendations and actionable insights.


• Support executive remuneration disclosures and reporting, including contributions to the Directors' Remuneration Report (DRR) and Annual Report.


• Partner with teams across Finance, Company Secretarial and external remuneration advisers to gather information and deliver executive reward activities.


• Contribute to executive reward projects, including pay policy reviews, incentive plan reviews and reward framework enhancements.


• Drive continuous improvement through automation, data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting, processes and decision‑making.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in executive reward, compensation or remuneration, gained either in‑house or within a reward consultancy.


• Strong understanding of executive compensation, annual incentive schemes and long‑term incentive plans.


• Proven ability to analyse complex data, build financial models and translate findings into meaningful business insights.


• Experience in preparing high‑quality materials for senior executives, governance forums or board committees.


• Good understanding of corporate governance, remuneration regulations and market practices.


• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.


• High levels of discretion, attention to detail and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.


• A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, including the use of AI and digital tools.

Why Join Us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

• Communication


• Multimedia Design


• Stakeholder Engagement

Future Location Notice

This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment pr