Research Analyst - Research Analyst Program

The IMF Research Analyst Programme gives recent quantitative graduates two years of entry-level experience supporting economists and policy work. Analysts research economic developments, manipulate macroeconomic data, maintain databases, apply econometric tools and improve links between external and internal data systems.

• Research economic and policy topics
• Collect and manipulate macroeconomic data
• Maintain economic, financial and statistical databases
• Apply econometric and statistical tools
• Evaluate relationships and time-series data
• Design interfaces between external and internal databases
• Collaborate with economists on analytical projects

• Recently completed bachelor degree in a relevant quantitative field
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and econometric software
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Accuracy while working independently

• Advanced degree with limited combined professional experience
• Knowledge of Python or R
• Tableau, Power BI, data-visualisation or web-design skills
• Proficiency in another language

• Economic Research
• Quantitative Analysis
• Econometrics
• Macroeconomic data management
• Database Design
• Analytical communication

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Stata
• EViews
• Matlab
• Python
• R
• Tableau
• Power BI

• The Research Analyst Program is limited to a two-year contractual period
• All positions are located at IMF headquarters in downtown Washington, DC
• Applicants should upload a transcript verifying current or final GPA with their resume and cover letter