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.

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.

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

• 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

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…