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Economist Program
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
Global Roles
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Economics, Research Analyst, Financial Analyst -
Government
Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Economist Program 2027 is a three-year program at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., designed for recent PhD graduates or candidates within one year of completing a PhD. Participants will work on real policy issues, contributing to country work, policy analysis, research, and capacity development, gaining broad exposure and building a foundation for a long-term career at the IMF.
Responsibilities- Analyze economic developments and risks for one or more countries or a region.
- Contribute to IMF country engagement, including Article IV consultations and IMF-supported programs.
- Help develop policy advice tailored to a country’s economic circumstances.
- Assess fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, financial sector, and external sector policies.
- Examine macro-financial linkages and risks to economic stability.
- Analyze fiscal and external debt sustainability.
- Contribute to policy and program design.
- Support work on economic governance, trade, and regional integration.
- Conduct analytical work and research related to IMF policy priorities.
- Work with other IMF economists on reports, working papers, and policy publications.
- Apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to real-world policy questions.
- Help member countries strengthen economic institutions, policies, and technical expertise.
- Contribute to training and technical assistance based on assignment and area of expertise.
- Be a recent PhD graduate or be within one year of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
- Have a solid understanding of macroeconomics and be able to explain complex economic linkages clearly.
- Be under 34 years old when the program begins in September 2027.
- Be a citizen of an IMF member country.
- Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.
- Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.
- The IMF welcomes applicants from a range of economics fields; a strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and interest in applying economics to policy questions is required.
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Economic Policy Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Computer Skills
- Economic Research
- Policy Development
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
English
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