Core Insights - The Chinese securities industry is undergoing a transformation in its human resources strategy, shifting from a focus on quantity to quality, aiming for high-quality development and enhancing the effectiveness of professional talent and middle-back office personnel [1][2] Workforce Evolution - As of the end of 2024, the number of securities professionals is projected to be 335,700, a decrease of 2.04% from 2021. The top five securities firms now account for 17.56% of the total workforce, indicating a concentration of personnel in larger firms [2] - The number of securities brokers has decreased by 27,000, a decline of 48.85%, while investment advisors have increased by 12,000, a rise of 17.46%. The number of securities analysts and sponsors has also increased, reflecting a shift towards wealth management and increased investment in research and investment banking personnel [2] Experience and Efficiency - By 2024, over 50% of industry professionals will be over 36 years old, with the 36-45 age group making up 35.26%, indicating a trend towards a more experienced workforce. The proportion of employees with 11-19 years of experience is 29.58% [3] - There is a significant disparity in human resource efficiency, with top firms maintaining a human resource cost ratio of 32%-38%, which is 10-15 percentage points lower than the industry average. Their revenue and net profit per employee are 2-3 times the industry average [3] Structural Adjustments - The number of brokerage personnel has decreased from 178,500 at the end of 2021 to 146,100 by the end of 2024, a decline of 18.13%. This shift has led to an increase in average revenue per employee, which is expected to stabilize and exceed 2021 levels at 875,500 [4] - In proprietary trading, equity investment personnel have decreased by 14.68%, while bond investment personnel have increased by 25.06%, indicating a shift in focus towards bond investments and new areas like quantitative and derivative investments [5] Research and Sales Dynamics - The number of research and institutional sales personnel has increased from 5,813 to 8,562, improving the sales personnel to researcher ratio from 1:7.1 to 1:4.4. However, the average revenue per research report has declined by 30.10% to 123,300 [6] - The industry has made significant adjustments to personnel structures across various business lines, achieving the goal of improving quality and efficiency while maintaining a dynamic balance between business and management teams [6] Future Talent Development - The industry can enhance talent development by focusing on four key areas: strengthening professional talent capabilities, increasing information technology and international talent reserves, exploring differentiated operations, and promoting professional ethics [7][8] - In 2024, the average revenue per employee in the industry is projected to be 1,344,000, only 38% of that of top firms, indicating lower efficiency among smaller firms [8]
从“追数量”向“求质量”转变 证券业一流金融人才队伍建设取得新进展
Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-09 00:44