Vice President, Sales & Relationship Management (Energy)

About ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC
ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.
The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world's leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.
Job Overview:
The Vice President, Sales and Relationship Management is responsible for delivering exceptional service to Energy sector clients, expanding the global Energy client base and building partnerships to strengthen the firm's market position. This role is part of the Commercial department and reports into the Chief Commercial Officer.
This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a min of 3 days per week onsite in office.
Job Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Energy clients (producers, marketers, refiners, traders, shippers)
• Act as the primary contact for clients, delivering tailored solutions and addressing client needs
• Conduct market analysis, identify trends, and develop client-specific strategic plans
• Represent AAC-USA at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities

Business Development and Sales

• Expand the Energy client base
• Contribute to achieving income targets

Risk and Compliance Management

• Serve as the first line of defense for credit, market, operational, and regulatory risks
• Collaborate with Credit and Risk teams to establish credit and risk metrics
• Maintain client files and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Monitor risk developments and address deviations from agreed terms with clients

Operational Excellence

• Oversee client onboarding, coordinating with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams
• Ensure smooth account opening, credit applications, and operational processes
• Monitor client portfolios for adherence to approval conditions and covenants

Energy Focus

• Act as a subject matter expert in energy, gas, and power commodities
• Build relationships across the value chain (upstream producers, midstream logistics, downstream marketers)
• Align with global efforts to expand AAC-USA's revenue and footprint

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in commodities trading, clearing, or financial services, with a focus on Energy
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Expertise in energy and gas commodities and derivatives markets
• Strong understanding of clearing organizations, exchanges, and industry infrastructure
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and strategic planning abilities
• Familiarity with tax, legal, and technical documentation related to Energy transactions.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM

Licenses

• Series 3 license required within 90 days of starting

Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $130,000 - $200,000
Perks and Benefits
As a global leader in financial services, we rely on the strengths of our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest back in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.

• Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of three medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts
• Complimentary annual membership to One Medical as well as an EAP
• Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
• Use it or lose it pre-tax commuter benefits, corporate Divvy memberships and employer paid benefits such as term life and AD&D and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, sick days, a robust holiday schedule and parental leave plans.
• Monthly wellness subsidy
• Flexible hybrid work schedules
• Open communication including regular Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
• Forward-thinking, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Free coffee & tea and "bagel Wednesday"
• Weekly lunch credit
• Employee-led Social and Philanthropy Committee to bring awareness and fun to the employees
• Awesome office space with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area - including a foosball and ping pong table
• Private, well-equipped Mother's room
• Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District - close to CTA and Metra
• Well maintained building (an architectural "masterpiece") and a part of Chicago history - also includes a robust business center with a café, game-room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space

This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.
ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; status as a survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; genetic predisposition or carrier status; gender identity or expression; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. This enables us to be a better and stronger team - one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.
Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies:
External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC ("AAC-USA") prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing or paid to the sender.