International Monetary Fund
Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Contractual) - LEGF2
International Monetary Fund, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Contractual) – LEGF2
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The Legal Department (LEG) of the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) is seeking to fill multiple one‑year contractual Research Officer position(s) in its Financial Integrity Group (FIG). This position focuses on AML/CFT‑related policy research and data analysis. The role is based at the Fund’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Travel to Fund member countries is generally not expected.
The Fund is an international organization with a membership of 191 countries. The Legal Department provides professional advice to the Fund’s Board of Governors, Executive Board, management, staff, and the authorities of member countries on legal, financial integrity, and related issues. The Legal Department’s FIG promotes and preserves financial integrity in member countries, supporting the Fund’s goal of sustainable growth.
Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate will assist the Division by contributing to FIG’s work in fund surveillance, AML/CFT assessment, fund‑supported programs, and AML/CFT capacity development. This includes preparing country‑specific background notes, carrying out research, drafting research documents, and maintaining databases.
Manage country information resources and monitor media reports for AML/CFT related matters.
Conduct analyses of countries’ money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks and contexts, and AML/CFT regimes.
Support the division’s contact point with country teams, including participating in relevant meetings and preparing briefings for discussions with country authorities.
Contribute to draft AML/CFT assessment reports prepared by Fund staff or other assessor bodies.
Provide support to project managers in FIG’s AML/CFT capacity development program, and assist with capacity development events, trainings, and missions.
Research and analyze AML/CFT issues and contribute to the drafting of articles, publications, and handbooks issued by the Department.
Manage and maintain internal databases, gather, analyze, use, and interpret AML/CFT‑relevant data.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or a related field; or a university degree coupled with at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at Grade A08 or equivalent.
A demonstrated aptitude for research.
Knowledge or exposure to financial integrity, AML/CFT issues, or other relevant fields; experience with statistics and data, including big data tools such as MS Access, Python, R for Windows, Stata, and Tableau.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Strong analytical and time‑management skills.
Sound judgment.
Ability to develop strong relationships with others, including inter‑disciplinary teams and country counterparts.
Excellent collaboration skills with colleagues at all levels and from different cultural backgrounds.
Professional fluency in other languages is not required but could be an additional asset.
The successful candidate will receive a one‑year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, depending on performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.
All applicants must include a Statement of Interest as part of the application.
Department LEGF2 Legal Department, Financial Integrity Division 2
Hiring For A09, A10, A11
The IMF is guided by the principle that 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.
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The Legal Department (LEG) of the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) is seeking to fill multiple one‑year contractual Research Officer position(s) in its Financial Integrity Group (FIG). This position focuses on AML/CFT‑related policy research and data analysis. The role is based at the Fund’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Travel to Fund member countries is generally not expected.
The Fund is an international organization with a membership of 191 countries. The Legal Department provides professional advice to the Fund’s Board of Governors, Executive Board, management, staff, and the authorities of member countries on legal, financial integrity, and related issues. The Legal Department’s FIG promotes and preserves financial integrity in member countries, supporting the Fund’s goal of sustainable growth.
Duties and Responsibilities The selected candidate will assist the Division by contributing to FIG’s work in fund surveillance, AML/CFT assessment, fund‑supported programs, and AML/CFT capacity development. This includes preparing country‑specific background notes, carrying out research, drafting research documents, and maintaining databases.
Manage country information resources and monitor media reports for AML/CFT related matters.
Conduct analyses of countries’ money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks and contexts, and AML/CFT regimes.
Support the division’s contact point with country teams, including participating in relevant meetings and preparing briefings for discussions with country authorities.
Contribute to draft AML/CFT assessment reports prepared by Fund staff or other assessor bodies.
Provide support to project managers in FIG’s AML/CFT capacity development program, and assist with capacity development events, trainings, and missions.
Research and analyze AML/CFT issues and contribute to the drafting of articles, publications, and handbooks issued by the Department.
Manage and maintain internal databases, gather, analyze, use, and interpret AML/CFT‑relevant data.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or a related field; or a university degree coupled with at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience at Grade A08 or equivalent.
A demonstrated aptitude for research.
Knowledge or exposure to financial integrity, AML/CFT issues, or other relevant fields; experience with statistics and data, including big data tools such as MS Access, Python, R for Windows, Stata, and Tableau.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Strong analytical and time‑management skills.
Sound judgment.
Ability to develop strong relationships with others, including inter‑disciplinary teams and country counterparts.
Excellent collaboration skills with colleagues at all levels and from different cultural backgrounds.
Professional fluency in other languages is not required but could be an additional asset.
The successful candidate will receive a one‑year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, depending on performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.
All applicants must include a Statement of Interest as part of the application.
Department LEGF2 Legal Department, Financial Integrity Division 2
Hiring For A09, A10, A11
The IMF is guided by the principle that 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.
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