Sales Specialist - Banking

Abacus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Commuter contributions

Gym reimbursements

Coffee reimbursements

Financial support for training

Job summary

A leading AI infrastructure firm is seeking a Sales Specialist based in Chicago, Illinois. In this full-time hybrid role, the Specialist will connect with Banking prospects, lead contract negotiations, and host solution demos to educate clients on regulatory values. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in the Banking sector. The role offers a base salary of $68,000 with commission opportunities and flexible work hours, along with benefits including health insurance and professional training support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Banking or other financial institutions.
• Requires travel up to 20% of the time for conferences.

Responsibilities

• Connect with prospective clients in the Banking industry.
• Lead contract negotiation and pricing with Banking institutions.
• Host solution demos to educate Banking prospects on capabilities and regulatory value.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Knowledge of BSA and AML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, information systems or a related field

Job description

Go Abacus is a private AI infrastructure platform built for regulated industries, enabling banks, credit unions, healthcare, and insurance organizations to deploy AI securely, compliantly, and at scale. Designed for environments where control, auditability, and regulatory readiness are essential, Go Abacus operates inside existing systems and governance frameworks. Trusted by institutions where risk and privacy are non-negotiable, Go Abacus makes AI production-ready, not experimental.

For more information, visit goabacus.co.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Sales Specialist in the Banking industry, based in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities include:

• Connect with prospective clients in the Banking industry
• Own relationships with Banking prospects from first contact to contract closure
• Host solution demos to educate Banking prospects on capabilities and regulatory value, including AML, KYC, CTRs, SARs, and automated alerts and compliance products
• Learn and replicate Abacus’s strategic business development approach
• Lead contract negotiation and pricing with Banking institutions
• Provide thought leadership for AI in Banking to be used for content creation or co-authored pieces with industry experts

Sales roles offer a base salary starting at $68,000, complemented by a competitive and uncapped commission structure. Total compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, information systems or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Banking or other financial institutions
• Knowledge of BSA and AML monitoring, fraud detection, financial audit requirements and customer service a huge plus
• Requires travel up to 20% of the time for conferences

Why Work at Go Abacus?

• Rapidly scaling and evolving start-up at the forefront of AI and innovation
• High exposure to senior leaders and clients
• Regular company-wide offsites and recognition programs
• Performance-based annual salary increases and bonuses
• Financial support for upskilling through professional training, certifications, and advanced degrees
• Flexible work hours with a hybrid schedule in downtown Chicago
• Benefits include health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance, company commuter contributions, and gym and coffee reimbursements