Research Assistant, Economic Research

Company Overview

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 member firms from more than 60 countries. We provide our members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events that leverage our influential network. Our mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial, policies that are in the broad interests of our members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth.

Position Description

The Institute currently seeks a Program Assistant to join our Economic Research department. S/he will provide administrative support to the Managing Director/Chief Economist and program support to the broader Economic Research team. The latter will include assisting with data collection, report production, event management, as well as other program needs.

Key Responsibilities Include:  

• Provide administrative support to the Managing Director/Chief Economist: Maintain complex calendar across time zones; book domestic and international travel; organize meetings and conference calls; develop detailed itineraries for meetings and travel; complete expense reports; manage correspondence and deadlines; respond to requests from other departments; coordinate the distribution of correspondence and documents; draft correspondence; assist in the preparation of briefings and agendas; update member database.
• Assist with economic report production process: Check report statistics, tables and database for consistency. Proofread and provide editorial support on report drafts. Draft paragraphs/sections for reports as needed. 
• Assist with data collection in support of economic research: Assist in the collection of information needed for report tables and databases. Collect other relevant information as directed by supervisor. Assist in the maintenance and revision of databases. Assist with ad hoc country-specific data requests. Compile printout of daily news coverage for department economists.
• Provide support for special projects: Assist in the planning and implementation of meetings and events. Assist in the preparation of Power Point presentations and maintain electronic storage of presentations. Assist in the preparation of special studies and presentations. Assist in drafting talking points or other ad hoc research for use by department. Coordinate with other IIF departments, especially on membership, events, and media issues.  

Requirements:

Applicants should have a college degree and at least one year of related work experience (work experience may be substituted with a graduate degree). Candidates must exhibit a strong command of the English language and excellent written and oral communication skills. Also required are proficiency with MS Excel, including functions, formulas and VBA; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team; good organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to work in a very fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; and the ability to interact collaboratively with all levels of staff in responding to a wide range of inquiries. Helpful, but not required, is proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as R or EViews.

Work Environment

IIF is pleased to provide its staff with a hybrid work environment: staff members are currently required to work in the office in Washington, DC, Tuesdays through Thursdays but have the option of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

IIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Past and present military service personnel are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range Disclaimer 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. IIF considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

While base pay is an integral part of our total compensation package, we also place a strong emphasis on providing comprehensive benefits to recognize and support our employees’ contributions, alongside our performance-based bonus program.

Benefits - Health, Work-life Balance & Wellbeing 

We offer and contribute towards a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and the company’s 401K plan. To help you recharge, you will receive 15 days (prorated based on hire date) for annual leave and 1.25 days per month for sick leave (which is the equivalent of 3 weeks each per year). The amount of annual leave increases the longer you are at IIF. Plus, we normally observe the major national holidays in the countries where we operate.