Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP)

International Monetary Fund - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Research Analyst Program (RAP) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience in research and analytical projects. Participants will support the operational and policy work of Fund economists, contributing to important economic research while preparing for future academic studies. The program is limited to a two-year contractual period and is based at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and compile information for various projects.
• Access and manipulate macroeconomic data from diverse sources.
• Maintain and update economic, financial, and statistical databases.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis using econometric and statistical tools.
• Evaluate economic, financial, or statistical relationships in databases.
• Analyze economic time series data.
• Design systems to facilitate data transfer between external and in-house databases.
• Collaborate with economists and other team members on projects.

Requirements

• Recent completion of a bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science, or a related quantitative field.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent for international diplomas).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with econometric packages such as STATA, EViews, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python and R is desirable.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and PowerBI is a plus.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in other languages.