The IMF is seeking talented and motivated individuals with strong quantitative and analytical skills to join its Research Analyst Program (RAP) to gain entry-level analyst experience and contribute to the IMF's important research and analytical projects.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- conduct research
- collect and compile information
- access and manipulate macroeconomic data from a wide range of sources
- 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
Other
- Recent completion of a bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science or other related quantitative field is required.
- 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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
