Economist Program 2027: Shape Policy from Day One

International Monetary Fund; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist Program 2027 at the IMF invites recent PhDs to join a three-year development track at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with two departmental assignments across country work, policy analysis, and research. From day one, participants will take on substantive responsibilities shaping policy discussions.

Successful EP economists may transition into open-ended IMF economist positions after the program, with broad exposure to macro policy, governance, and regional integration.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in macroeconomics and ability to explain complex economic linkages clearly.
• Be a recent PhD graduate or within one year of completing a PhD.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze economic developments and risks for countries or regions.
• Contribute to IMF country engagement and policy advice.
• Conduct analytical work and research related to IMF policy priorities.

Skills

Analytical ability

Quantitative skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in macroeconomics or related field

Job description

The Economist Program 2027 at the IMF invites recent PhDs to join a three-year development track at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with two departmental assignments across country work, policy analysis, and research. From day one, participants will take on substantive responsibilities shaping policy discussions.

Successful EP economists may transition into open-ended IMF economist positions after the program, with broad exposure to macro policy, governance, and regional integration.