Quan Jing Wang·2026-01-12 02:54Group 1 - The seminar titled "Guide to the Growth of Securities Researchers: Work Processes and Career Advancement" was held for 105 first-year graduate students in Financial Technology at Jinan University Shenzhen Campus, aimed at bridging academic theory and industry practice [1] - The speaker, Luo Guo from the headquarters of China Merchants Securities, outlined the core functions, daily workflows, and career paths of securities researchers, differentiating between sell-side and buy-side researchers [3] - The seminar provided practical methods for fundamental research from macro, industry, and company perspectives, covering information collection, financial modeling, valuation methods, and report writing standards [3] Group 2 - Luo emphasized the importance of both hard skills (economics, accounting, finance, legal regulations, and computer applications) and soft skills (logical thinking, information retrieval, abstract modeling, communication, and client relationship maintenance) for career development in securities research [3] - The typical growth path from intern to chief researcher was presented, highlighting that report quality, roadshow effectiveness, and market reputation are key factors for career advancement [3] - The seminar effectively enhanced the understanding of the securities research profession among the graduate students and clarified their academic and career planning [4] Group 3 - China Merchants Securities aims to leverage its professional advantages to contribute to national financial education through various forms such as course delivery and practical sharing, promoting the integration of theory and practice [4]