On the morning of July 8, our school held an exchange forum and signed a cooperation agreement with Changjiang Futures Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Changjiang Futures") to jointly establish a postgraduate internship and practice base. Attendees included Xiao Jian, Chairman of Changjiang Futures; Zhang Fan, President; Xia Liangping, Vice President; Guo Nan, General Manager of the Comprehensive Human Resources Department; Fan Huijun, Dean of our school; Wang Siming and Liu Shanshan, Deputy Party Secretaries; Liu Wei and Chen Chunrong, Vice Deans; Deng Shirong, Director of the Statistics Teaching and Research Section; and Jin Yong from the Postgraduate Teaching Office. The forum was presided over by Wang Siming.
At the forum, Zhang Fan introduced the development of Changjiang Futures and its talent cultivation system. He emphasized the company's strong focus on talent development and its multi-level talent development system. He particularly noted that with business growth, the company's demand for outstanding talents in the field of mathematics is increasing and looked forward to strengthening cooperation with our school in talent supply.
Liu Wei provided an overview of our university and school, highlighting achievements in scientific research and talent cultivation. He also detailed the basic conditions, applied cooperation projects, and employment outcomes of the Master of Applied Statistics program.
Fan Huijun and Xiao Jian signed the cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties.
Fan Huijun expressed gratitude to Changjiang Futures for their support in the school's talent cultivation efforts. He pointed out that the school is actively advancing reforms in talent cultivation, with the core focus on implementing a more targeted model that meets societal needs. Finance, as a field "vital to the nation's interests," profoundly influences social development. The establishment of this base will not only deepen exchanges between the two sides but also help the school stay abreast of industry trends. He looked forward to the effective implementation of the internship base and selecting outstanding students to participate in internships and practical activities. Furthermore, he suggested that both parties could deepen exchanges in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, jointly promoting the interdisciplinary integration and innovative application of "Mathematics + Economics & Finance."
Xiao Jian emphasized in his address that the rapid development of the financial industry has created higher and more urgent demands for high-quality talents. The financial sector is focusing its efforts on serving the broader national development goals, especially in emerging fields like artificial intelligence. He stressed that fundamental disciplines provide a solid foundation for industry innovation. As a leading enterprise in the industry, Changjiang Futures has a strong demand for mathematical talents. He highly praised the robust strength of our school's talent cultivation and expressed hope to further expand the scope and enhance the level of cooperation for mutual benefit.
The signing of this cooperation agreement and the establishment of the postgraduate internship and practice base mark the official launch of the strategic cooperation between our school and Changjiang Futures. Both parties will fully leverage their respective advantages to collaborate closely in areas such as talent cultivation and supply, integration of academic research and industrial practice, and exploration of fintech frontiers. They are committed to jointly cultivating high-quality talents who can meet the development needs of the financial industry in the new era, thereby serving national economic construction and the development of financial technology.
It is reported that Changjiang Futures Co., Ltd. is one of China's leading futures companies and an important subsidiary of Changjiang Securities Co., Ltd., wielding significant influence and enjoying a strong reputation within the industry.
(Contributor: Liu Yawan Photographer: Xiong Ke)
