Working as part of the IMF team in a collaborative and supportive environment, you will address many of the most complex and challenging issues facing the global economy and make a measurable and direct impact on the welfare of people around the world. The IMF attracts people who want their work to matter, are motivated by working in a truly multicultural environment, and are passionate about our mission of achieving global economic stability, either as economists or as part of our highly-skilled specialized professional and administrative staff.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., one of the world’s most vibrant and livable cities, the IMF offers a challenging and rewarding career, combined with great work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people around the world.

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Apply Now▸

The IMF has openings in a variety of fields, including economics, research, legal, information technology, finance, accounting, human resources, and communications.

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Working at the IMF▸

A career at the IMF is more than just a job. It means bringing your skills and expertise to a team that is intent on making a global improvement in people’s daily lives and macroeconomic stability of our member countries. Most importantly, we need people who are curious and enjoy the challenge of improving the lives of others. Our teams include colleagues with varied backgrounds, qualifications, and experiences who can challenge established thinking and help us produce innovative and forward-looking ideas to address practical real-world challenges.

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Life at the IMF▸

The IMF offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse, dynamic, and supportive working environment. With headquarters in Washington, DC, staff also benefit from the many advantages of living in one of the world’s great cities.