Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
Typically Reports to:
Deputy Division Chief, Economist
The Systemic Issues Division at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Research Department seeks a dynamic and highly motivated Research Officer with strong quantitative and analytical skills. The candidate is expected to start in the summer of 2026. The position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in economic research before going into a Ph D program.
The selected candidate will work on a range of international/macro-focused projects (e.g., sovereign debt surges, fiscal policy, international trade and supply chain issues, and capital-account policies). S/he will demonstrate excellent data management and analysis skills as well as advanced understanding of macroeconomics and finance. The RO should already have or be able to quickly develop the ability to work with the various commonly used sources of financial information and data used in the IMF, as well as to perform advanced statistical and modeling work.
Qualifications
Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or a related field of study is required; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience; Alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at Grade A08, or equivalent, is required.
In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful candidate must possess:
Department:
RESSI Research Department Systemic Issues
Hiring For:
A09, A10, A11
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards.
To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies.
The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries.
Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics.
