Associate/Research Analyst (2026)

Central Bank of Oman is seeking to recruit competent, committed, self-motivated and enthusiastic an Omani candidate to work as Associate/Research Analyst. Role Purpose: Responsible for supporting the Economic Research Department in compiling and developing the Primary Income Account of the Balance of Payments, while analyzing and scrutinizing International Transaction Reporting System (ITRS) data to enhance the quality, accuracy, and reliability of external sector statistics and related CBO publications. Key Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the compilation, validation, and development of the Current Account under the Balance of Payments on quarterly and annual basis. • Analyze and scrutinize ITRS data, including day-to-day data review, execution of validation checks, identification of reporting errors, and follow-up with reporting entities to ensure clean and reliable data for supporting the production of quarterly and annual Balance of Payments outputs. • Contribute to the ITRS Enhancement Project by strengthening the quality of data used for External Sector Statistics, including improving business validation rules, maintaining relevant documentation, and supporting enhancements to the reporting and classification framework. • Ensure the proper dissemination of External Sector Statistics through CBO publications, including the Annual Report, Monthly Bulletin, Quarterly Bulletin, international organization requests, and agency surveys. • Coordinate and liaise with external agencies to obtain required data for the compilation and enhancement of external sector statistics. • Provide statistical inputs, analytical material, and supporting data for CBO publications, reports, and policy-related work. • Prepare assigned notes, studies, correspondence, write-ups, presentations, and meeting materials as required. • Continue developing technical knowledge in External Sector Statistics, with a focus on Balance of Payments, International Investment Position, and related macroeconomic frameworks. • Perform any other duties assigned by management, as needed. Minimum Qualifications and Experience: • A Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Data Analytics, or any other related field. • Additional professional qualifications or certifications in banking, finance, accounting, external sector statistics, macroeconomic statistics, or data analytics from an accredited institution. • Training or certification in statistical and data analysis tools, econometric software such as STATA, EViews, or equivalent platforms, and business intelligence (BI) tools. • At least 3 - 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in central banks, statistical agencies, financial institutions, or related entities, with exposure to economic statistics, external sector data, banking datasets, or statistical reporting. Please Submit your application before 27th October 2026. Show more Show less

A Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Data Analytics, or any other related field. Additional professional qualifications or certifications in banking, finance, accounting, external sector statistics, macroeconomic statistics, or data analytics from an accredited institution. Training or certification in statistical and data analysis tools, econometric software such as STATA, EViews, or equivalent platforms, and business intelligence (BI) tools. At least 3 - 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in central banks, statistical agencies, financial institutions, or related entities, with exposure to economic statistics, external sector data, banking datasets, or statistical reporting.

Support the compilation, validation, and development of the Current Account under the Balance of Payments on quarterly and annual basis. Analyze and scrutinize ITRS data, including day-to-day data review, execution of validation checks, identification of reporting errors, and follow-up with reporting entities to ensure clean and reliable data for supporting the production of quarterly and annual Balance of Payments outputs. Contribute to the ITRS Enhancement Project by strengthening the quality of data used for External Sector Statistics, including improving business validation rules, maintaining relevant documentation, and supporting enhancements to the reporting and classification framework. Ensure the proper dissemination of External Sector Statistics through CBO publications, including the Annual Report, Monthly Bulletin, Quarterly Bulletin, international organization requests, and agency surveys. Coordinate and liaise with external agencies to obtain required data for the compilation and enhancement of external sector statistics. Provide statistical inputs, analytical material, and supporting data for CBO publications, reports, and policy-related work. Prepare assigned notes, studies, correspondence, write-ups, presentations, and meeting materials as required. Continue developing technical knowledge in External Sector Statistics, with a focus on Balance of Payments, International Investment Position, and related macroeconomic frameworks. Perform any other duties assigned by management, as needed.