Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP), USA, Washington DC

International Monetary Fund; Washington; Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Economics background

Data analysis

Programming (Python)

R language

STATA/EViews/MATLAB

Tableau/PowerBI

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in economics or related quantitative field

Ferramentas

Excel

PowerPoint

STATA

EViews

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The Fund is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals with strong quantitative and analytical skills to join its Research Analyst Program (RAP). This program offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain useful entry-level analyst experience and contribute to the IMF's important research and analytical projects before pursuing graduate studies. The RAP is limited to a two-year contractual period. All positions are located at the IMF Headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. with Research Analysts in the RAP hired on a wide geographical basis.

Job Summary

As a RAP participant, you will contribute to, and support the operational and policy work of Fund economists. RAP participants may be asked to conduct research, collect and compile information, access and manipulate macroeconomic data from a wide range of sources. The RAP candidate will be expected to maintain and update economic, financial, and statistical databases, conduct quantitative data analysis utilizing econometric and other statistical tools, evaluate economic, financial or statistical relationships in databases, analyze economic time series data, and design systems to facilitate interfaces or to transfer data between external and in-house databases. As a research analyst, you will collaborate with economists and others on various projects and stay up to date with the latest developments in economics and related topics. This opportunity may meet PREDOC requirements for applications to subsequent academic study.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent completion of a bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science or other related quantitative field is required. Candidates with advanced degrees in the same relevant field may be considered with limited combined professional experience.
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent for international diplomas) in both the principal field of study and in the overall program.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and be accountable for the accuracy of both data and programs.
• Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), econometric packages such as STATA, EViews, MATLAB and other statistical and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python and R are desirable.
• Working knowledge of Tableau, familiarity with other data visualization tools, especially PowerBI, or Python/R based, or web design are desirable.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Department

Hiring For: A06

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