Business Development & Strategy Specialist, Autonomous Vehicles

About Bolt Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.

From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding.

And we're just getting started.

Why join Bolt?

• Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
• Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
• Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
• Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.

About The Role Bolt is leading the development and deployment of autonomous mobility in Europe. As we develop new partnerships and commercial models, we are looking for a Business Development and Strategy Specialist to assist the Head of Commercialization and Corporate Partnerships with well-structured, decision-ready work to support Product and Systems development, as well as go-to-market strategy and execution.

This role will work closely with senior leaders in the Autonomous Mobility team and sit at the intersection of business development, commercial strategy, partner execution, and financials. You will help us drive and evaluate opportunities, build the financial cases behind them, and prepare clear materials for partners and internal decision-makers.

It is an ideal role for someone early in their career who combines strong analytical thinking with confidence working with people in a global setting. You will learn quickly in a high-ownership environment and, over time, take on lead with increasing responsibility across our commercial work.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Build commercial and financial models to support partnerships, including software licensing, aftermarket arrangements, non-recurring engineering costs and other deal structures.
• Analyse pricing, unit economics, commercial assumptions and scenarios to help the team make sound recommendations during partner discussions.
• Research markets, companies and potential partners; turn complex information into concise insights, options and recommendations.
• Prepare clear, well-structured materials for external partners and senior internal stakeholders, including presentations, briefs and meeting preparation.
• Support the day-to-day progression of strategic partnership workstreams by coordinating inputs, following up on actions and keeping work moving.
• Work across product, engineering, legal, finance and operations to gather the inputs needed for commercial decisions.
• Develop a strong understanding of the autonomous mobility ecosystem and contribute to how Bolt positions itself in this evolving market.

About You

• You have recently completed your degree or gained early experience in management consulting, commercial strategy, business development, investment analysis, or a similarly analytical environment.
• You have strong financial modelling skills and confidence working in Excel or Google Sheets. You can build a model from first principles, explain your logic, and make sensible assumptions when information is incomplete.
• You are a clear, structured communicator who can turn an ambiguous question into a focused analysis, presentation or written recommendation.
• You are proactive, curious and practical. You enjoy learning unfamiliar topics quickly and taking ownership of the details that help a team move faster.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and feel comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders, including external partners in an international setting.
• You are interested in mobility, automotive, technology or complex B2B partnerships; this is a plus, but not essential.
• You are professionally fluent in English. German and French are a plus.

Why you’ll love it here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
• Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.

Some perks may differ depending on your location and role. At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

Everyone is welcome Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.