Research Analyst (Local) - Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo - APD
Support OAP's economic monitoring and research activities in Japan and Asia.
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Overview
Support OAP's economic monitoring and research activities in Japan and Asia.
You have:
- Familiarity with macroeconomic and statistical concepts and indicators.
- Knowledge of economic data sources and databases.
- Strong affinity for working with data.
- Proficiency in Excel, data management, and presentation software.
- Proficient written and spoken English.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
- Exposure to significant and current or recent training in macro- and international economics at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Knowledge of econometrics and related software packages.
- Familiarity with gen-AI tools.
- A good command of Japanese would be strong additional assets.
Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo is looking for a locally recruited Research Analyst to support OAP’s economic and financial monitoring, outreach, and seminar activities in Japan and other Asian countries. The main tasks will be collecting and analyzing economic data and participating in economic research.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications include the following: familiarity with macroeconomic and statistical concepts and indicators; knowledge of economic data sources and databases; a strong affinity for working with data; proficiency in Excel, data management, and presentation software; proficient written and spoken English; accuracy and attention to detail; and ability to work in a team as well as independently. Exposure to significant and current or recent training in macro- and international economics at the undergraduate or graduate level, knowledge of econometrics and related software packages, familiarity with gen-AI tools, and a good command of Japanese would be strong additional assets.
The position’s start date would ideally be either September 2026 or April 2027. Other start dates could be considered. After successful completion of an initial period of one year, a contract of two years may be offered. The salary would be commensurate with background and experience.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/motivation letter, as well as their resume, and certificates/transcripts.
For inquiries, please contact us via email at oap1@imf.org.
Department:
OAP Regional Off. for Asia & the PacificHiring For:
AThe 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you effectively handled a large dataset? | This evaluates your experience with data management. | Highlight specific projects where you managed datasets, tools used, and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your analysis? | This assesses your attention to detail and analytical skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you had to work in a team to achieve a goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software do you use for financial analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a complex economic concept in simple terms. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on macroeconomic trends? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of a challenging economic analysis you conducted? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What interests you about working with the IMF? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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