Research Analyst, 2-Year RAP: Economic Data & Analytics

International Monetary Fund; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The IMF is seeking recent graduates to join its Research Analyst Program (RAP) at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This two-year contract provides entry-level analyst experience supporting economists with data collection, econometric analysis, and database management.

Participants collaborate on projects, stay current with economic developments, and may satisfy prereq for predoc study. Positions are based at IMF HQ with opportunities to engage across macroeconomic research areas.

Qualifications

• Recent bachelor's degree in economics or related quantitative field is required.
• A GPA of 3.5/4.0 or equivalent in the principal field and overall program.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, econometric tools, and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update economic, financial, and statistical databases.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis and econometric work.
• Collaborate with economists on various research projects.

Skills

Economics background

Data analysis

Programming (Python)

R language

STATA/EViews/MATLAB

Tableau/PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

STATA

EViews

MATLAB

Job description

The IMF is seeking recent graduates to join its Research Analyst Program (RAP) at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. This two-year contract provides entry-level analyst experience supporting economists with data collection, econometric analysis, and database management.

Participants collaborate on projects, stay current with economic developments, and may satisfy prereq for predoc study. Positions are based at IMF HQ with opportunities to engage across macroeconomic research areas.