Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP)

The IMF Research Analyst Program offers recent graduates two years of entry-level analyst experience supporting Fund economists and analytical projects. Participants conduct research, manage economic and financial data, perform quantitative analysis, and build tools before pursuing graduate studies.

• Conduct research and support operational and policy work for IMF economists
• Collect, compile, access, and manipulate macroeconomic data from multiple sources
• Maintain and update economic, financial, and statistical databases
• Conduct quantitative analysis using econometric and statistical tools
• Evaluate economic, financial, and statistical relationships in databases
• Design systems that facilitate interfaces or transfers between external and in-house databases

• Recent bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science, or another related quantitative field is required
• Candidates with advanced degrees in the same relevant field may be considered with limited combined professional experience
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0, or equivalent, in both the principal field of study and overall program is required
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and be accountable for data and program accuracy is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and econometric packages such as STATA, EViews, MATLAB, and other statistical and analytical tools is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required

• 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