Research Analyst for Regional Surveillance (Corporate Position)

AMRO ASEAN+3 MACROECONOMIC RESEARCH OFFICE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMRO is seeking a Research Analyst to support its Regional Surveillance Group in producing macroeconomic outlooks, risk assessments and policy analysis across the ASEAN+3 region.

You will work with economists on AREO outputs, maintain macroeconomic databases, and contribute to dashboards and analytical templates for timely outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, international finance, public policy, statistics or related field; postgraduate degree beneficial.
• Strong background in macroeconomics and econometrics with proven research experience.
• Familiarity with economic/financial databases (Bloomberg, CEIC, Haver, Refinitiv).
• Experience with econometric packages (EViews, MATLAB, Stata).
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Python or R desirable; willingness to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Support regional surveillance work through data analysis and research.
• Maintain and update macroeconomic databases and develop new datasets.
• Enhance dashboards and templates for analytical outputs and presentations.
• Prepare materials to support the Group’s analytical and policy work.
• Coordinate routine macro updates with economists and disseminate to leadership.
• Contribute to research projects and broader institutional initiatives.

Skills

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Data analysis

Statistical databases

Python

R

EViews

MATLAB

Stata

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in economics/international finance/public policy/statistics

Postgraduate degree recommended

Tools

Bloomberg

CEIC

Haver Analytics

Refinitiv Datastream

Job description

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Regional Surveillance Group. If you are passionate about macroeconomics, research and understanding the forces shaping the ASEAN+3 region, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to AMRO’s regional surveillance work. As part of the Regional Surveillance Group, you will work alongside economists on ASEAN+3 regional macroeconomic outlooks, risk assessments, policy analysis and structural issues, contributing to AMRO’s flagship ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) and other surveillance outputs. As a Research Analyst, you will play an active role in supporting this work through economic and data analysis, research, database management and the preparation of analytical outputs, gaining exposure to a broad range of macroeconomic and financial issues across the ASEAN+3 region. For more information on AREO, refer to: https://www.amro-asia.org/asean3-regional-economic-outlook-areo/.

Why join AMRO?

Contribute to strengthening macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability of the ASEAN+3 region.

Engage in high-impact analytical and policy work shaping regional financial cooperation.

Collaborate in a diverse and multicultural international environment.

Opportunities for professional development and international exposure.

Job Responsibilities:

The Research Analyst will work closely with economists to produce the analytics and research that underpins AMRO’s regional surveillance work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the production of the region surveillance knowledge products, including surveillance-related research, analytical papers and thematic studies, by sourcing, compiling and analyzing relevant data and statistics, applying appropriate analytical tools, and summarizing key findings.
• Maintain and update key macroeconomic databases, ensuring their accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness for economists, and develop new databases where needed under supervisors’ guidance.
• Maintain and enhance electronic templates, automated dashboards, and other analytical resources on a timely basis, ensuring that they remain current and effective.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials and other outputs to support the Group’s analytical and policy-related work.
• Compile routine macroeconomic updates in close coordination with economists and communicate them promptly to the Group Head and the broader Surveillance Groups.
• Participate in research projects and provide broader research and analytical support, including drafting targeted notes on selected issues relevant to the Group’s work program.
• Contribute to broader institutional and operational initiatives in support of AMRO’s mandate.

The candidate should possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, international finance, public policy, statistics or other related fields; a postgraduate degree would be an advantage.
• A strong background in macroeconomics and econometrics, with proven experience with economic research, database and content management.
• Familiarity with economic and financial databases, such as Bloomberg, CEIC, Haver Analytics and Refinitiv (Datastream);
• Familiarity with the application of econometric packages, such as EViews, MATLAB and Stata.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R would be an advantage; a willingness and ability to learn new tools and programming languages quickly is essential; familiarity with AI tools will be an added advantage.
• Experience and ability to use a range of visual presentation tools; familiarity with database management tools.
• Strong motivation and initiative, with a high degree of accountability for the accuracy and quality of data and analysis.
• Resourcefulness, as well as strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) is an international organization committed to securing the macroeconomic and financial resilience of the ASEAN+3 region. We fulfil this mandate through conducting macroeconomic surveillance, supporting the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) and regional financial arrangements, and providing technical assistance to our member economies. At AMRO, you will work closely with policymakers and experts across the region, contributing directly to regional macroeconomic and financial stability. Join us and be part of building a more resilient ASEAN+3 community. For more information about our work, mission, activities and career opportunities, please visit our website: www.amro-asia.org.