Vice President, Business Development

Phillip Capital Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Capital Inc. in Chicago is seeking a dynamic Sales professional to expand our client base in the fast-paced futures industry. You will build relationships with introducing brokers, commercial entities, and global accounts while representing Phillip Capital, Inc. in a trusted capacity for clearing services.

This high-impact role offers growth, exposure to regulatory changes, and collaboration with risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure seamless onboarding and client success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in futures or securities sales with a proven business development record.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business and expand client relationships across diverse accounts in the futures market.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to maximize opportunities.
• Represent Phillip Capital, Inc. at industry events and conferences.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and operations teams to deliver seamless client onboarding.
• Contribute to marketing campaigns and brand growth.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Sales experience

Industry knowledge

Willingness to travel

Tools

CQG

CTS

TT

Rithmic

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Phillip Capital Inc., located in Chicago, is dually registered with the SEC/FINRA as a self-clearing broker dealer and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) serving professional traders and institutions with customized clearing, custody and global market access solutions.

What We Offer

We provide an environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful, visible contributions to your team and the broader organization. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, open communication, and continuous improvement, with a focus on building for the long term. Our office, located in the iconic Board of Trade Building, offers convenient access to Metra and CTA lines and is steps away from restaurants, parks, shopping, and cultural institutions. Building amenities include an onsite gym, indoor bicycle parking, a game room, and a rooftop deck with exceptional views.

About the Role

Join our Sales Team and help expand our client base in the fast-paced futures industry. You’ll build relationships with introducing brokers, commercial entities, and global accounts while representing a trusted name in clearing services. This is a high-impact role with opportunities to grow your career, develop expertise, and make your mark in financial markets.

What You Will Do

• Drive new business and expand client relationships across diverse accounts.


• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline to maximize opportunities.


• Represent Phillip Capital, Inc. at industry events and conferences.


• Collaborate with risk, compliance, and operations teams to deliver seamless client onboarding.


• Contribute to marketing campaigns and brand growth.


• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Series 3 or ability to pass the test within 90 days of start date.


• 3+ years' experience working in the futures or securities industry with a successful business development track record.


• Experience with trading platforms, such as CQG, CTS, TT, and Rithmic.


• Good understanding of Introducing Broker (IBs) and Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) business models.


• Ability to travel periodically as required (domestic and international).


• Strong communication and analytic skills.


• Proven track record of futures sales experience.


• Necessary traits: Absolute integrity, strong sense of ownership, energy, initiative, detail oriented, solid communication skills, and ability to learn from mistakes.

Phillip Capital Inc. will not consider candidates sent by recruiters for this position.