RAP Research Analyst - Quantitative Entry-Level

International Monetary Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Research Analyst Program (RAP). This full-time role offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain entry-level experience. Responsibilities include conducting research and data analysis, supporting the work of economists, and maintaining databases. Candidates must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, recent completion of a degree in economics or related field, and proficiency in statistical software. Fluency in English is essential, and other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Recent completion of a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Ability to work independently and account for data accuracy.
• Proficiency in statistical software applications.

Responsibilities

• Support operational and policy work of economists.
• Conduct research and collect macroeconomic data.
• Analyze economic time series data.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

STATA

R

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Tools

EViews

MATLAB

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

A leading financial institution in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Research Analyst Program (RAP). This full-time role offers recent graduates an opportunity to gain entry-level experience. Responsibilities include conducting research and data analysis, supporting the work of economists, and maintaining databases. Candidates must possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, recent completion of a degree in economics or related field, and proficiency in statistical software. Fluency in English is essential, and other languages are a plus.