Collateral Management Specialist – Remote

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Collateral Management Specialist for a finance, agriculture consultancy assignment financed by IFAD in Remote.

Aninver Development Partners is currently preparing a competitive proposal for an upcoming advisory assignment funded by IFAD. The initiative focuses on providing specialized collateral management outsourcing services to support the financial operations department of the international agricultural development organization, specifically managing investment, treasury, and risk-management activities for its portfolio of OTC derivatives and Credit Support Annexes.

To ensure robust operational controls, accurate margin processing, and timely dispute resolution, we are seeking a qualified Collateral Management Specialist. The expert will play a critical role in managing daily collateral operations, portfolio and valuation reconciliations, and supporting IFRS-compliant accounting standards within a remote working arrangement.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Establish an efficient, scalable, and controlled collateral management framework supporting derivatives activities.
• Outsource and streamline day-to-day collateral processes to minimize internal operational burdens.
• Ensure robust internal controls, accurate margin processing, and timely dispute resolution.
• Provide reliable collateral settlements and accurate accounting data required for financial reporting under IFRS.

Scope of work

• Manage implementation plans, onboarding processes, and the configuration of Credit Support Annexes in the system.
• Conduct daily portfolio and valuation reconciliation, along with counterparty reconciliations and collateral calculations.
• Handle margin-call processing, collateral settlements, and active dispute management.
• Provide daily and monthly reports, dashboard views, and necessary accounting data for financial reporting.
• Ensure seamless connectivity to market infrastructure such as Acadia and support secure digital platform operations.

Your role as Collateral Management Specialist

• Execute day-to-day collateral management operations for the derivatives portfolio.
• Perform portfolio and valuation reconciliation with counterparties on a regular basis.
• Process margin-calls efficiently and oversee accurate collateral settlements.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve any collateral disputes in a timely manner.
• Support the integration of market infrastructure tools and automated collateral calculation systems.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate data supporting IFRS-compliant accounting.

Requirements

• Education: Not explicitly stated
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in collateral management operations, and namely in portfolio and valuation reconciliation, margin-call processing, dispute management and collateral settlements
• Languages: English

Desirable

• Experience working with international financial institutions or agricultural development funds.
• Familiarity with Acadia and other modern collateral management market infrastructures.

A detail-oriented collateral management professional with at least 7 years of experience in OTC derivatives operations, valuation reconciliation, and margin settlements, ready to support IFAD's remote financial operations.

Assignment details

• Location: Remote
• Financed by: IFAD
• Sector: Finance, agriculture
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a IFAD-financed project in Remote.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.