With artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain technologies advancing rapidly, the financial industry's digital and intelligent transformation continues to deepen. Fintech talent has become a crucial pillar supporting high-quality financial development and strengthening national financial competitiveness. Establishing a more comprehensive and distinctly Chinese talent cultivation system for finance has emerged as a key priority for financial workforce development in the new era.

To promote interdisciplinary integration in fintech, consolidate premium academic resources, and cultivate high-caliber specialized financial professionals, Renmin University of China has launched the "Excellent Global Fintech Talent Cultivation Case Collection" initiative. This program aims to highlight exemplary models, summarize replicable and scalable practices, and drive the upgrading of talent training systems across the entire philosophy and social sciences domain. The case collection is jointly organized by the School of International Finance at Renmin University (as a base for outstanding social science talent cultivation) and the Future Financial Innovation Engineering Center, with support from the Fintech Research Institute and the Fintech 50 Forum.

Rooted in national strategic priorities and focused on innovative practices in fintech talent development, the initiative welcomes case submissions from financial institutions spanning banking, securities, insurance, funds, and trusts, as well as fintech enterprises, universities, training organizations, and related entities. The goal is to systematically capture outstanding experiences in cultivating fintech professionals and provide actionable blueprints for industry-wide advancement.

Selection Categories

1. Onboarding Programs for New Fintech Employees
This category targets fresh graduates and newly recruited staff, focusing on foundational technology literacy and core capability development through structured pre-job training. Examples include specialized fintech recruitment programs, digital onboarding boot camps, rotational assignments for tech-track newcomers, management trainee fintech capability building, and digital literacy foundation courses.

2. Digital Transformation Training for Existing Staff
Designed for regular employees and traditional business line personnel, this category supports digital capability enhancement aligned with business transformation needs. It covers organization-wide fintech literacy training, practical digital tool workshops for branch and marketing teams, data application skills for back-office roles, and ongoing digital upskilling initiatives.

3. Advanced Training for Young Core Talent
This category focuses on cultivating "business plus technology" hybrid capabilities for young professionals, mid-level performers, and succession candidates, building robust talent pipelines. Relevant projects include young talent growth plans, cross-functional business-technology rotations, composite talent development programs, technical track excellence initiatives, and innovation-oriented training systems.

4. Specialized Programs for Key Fintech Areas
Addressing specific business priorities and compliance requirements, this category concentrates on targeted talent development in niche domains. It includes initiatives aligned with the "Five Key Financial Articles" strategy, plus specialized training in intelligent risk control, digital marketing, regulatory technology, data governance, data compliance, cybersecurity, and privacy protection.

5. Industry-Academia Collaboration and External Partnerships
Leveraging university-industry partnerships, sector linkages, and shared resources, this category expands training channels for fintech professionals. Examples include joint university training bases, co-built laboratories, shared industry faculty, on-the-job degree programs, professional certification support, external study exchanges, and collaborative research-driven training initiatives.

6. Talent Cultivation Mechanisms and Incentive Innovation
Focused on HR system innovation, training framework reform, and incentive optimization, this category ensures long-term development of fintech talent through institutional safeguards. It covers differentiated performance assessment for tech roles, innovation achievement incentive mechanisms, optimized career progression pathways, growth guarantees for young professionals, quantified training effectiveness management, and closed-loop talent development operations.

Fundamental Case Requirements

Cases must aim to cultivate financial professionals with strong political integrity, exemplary conduct, and professional expertise. Submissions should align with national strategies such as the "AI+" initiative and demonstrate measurable service outcomes or social impact. Case titles must be clear and accurate, while materials should be objective, well-structured, and comprehensively documented. Cases selected for publication must be verified with an official seal from the submitting institution.

Core Content to be Demonstrated

1. Background Information: Including the implementing unit or department, project name, critical issues addressed, training scope, and project timeline.

2. Methodology: Detailing the implementation process, system framework, application scenarios, service targets, and primary needs fulfilled.

3. Distinctive Highlights: Emphasizing unique aspects compared to similar practices, such as key design features, model innovations, or cross-sector collaborations. The value of the project as an industry benchmark or model, along with its reference for peers and sectors, including replicability and scalability, should be articulated.

4. Project Outcomes: Showcasing achievements in talent pipeline enhancement, digital business efficiency gains, reduced training costs, industry or third-party recognition, and positive economic and social benefits.

Timeline

1. Program launch: July 2026
2. Case submission deadline: November 30, 2026
3. Case compilation and review: December 2026
4. Award ceremony and case library publication: Late December 2026
5. Case book release: March-April 2027

Results Showcase Methods

1. National Talent Base Display and Authoritative Case Library: All selected cases will be included in the "Exclusive Case Library for Excellent Global Fintech Talent Cultivation" and showcased online on the official websites of Renmin University's School of International Finance and Future Financial Innovation Engineering Center.

2. Publication in National Press Industry Book: Outstanding cases will be compiled into the "2026 Practice Collection on Excellent Global Fintech Talent Cultivation" and formally published by People's Daily Press.

3. Award Ceremony and Certification: Recipients will receive physical certificates of excellence and opportunities to share experiences at dedicated talent training conferences.

4. Ecosystem Activities: Participation in exchange events and talent base co-development initiatives organized by national financial talent cultivation think tanks.

Application Guidelines

No fees are charged to participating companies or institutions. Application materials must include: a case registration form, the complete case narrative (5,000-8,000 Chinese characters), and supporting documents such as data reports, project screenshots, honors certificates, and training results. All submissions must be sent electronically via email. After the review process, all materials will be archived by the organizers and will not be returned. Submitting organizations retain copyright of their cases, while the organizers hold the right to compile, publish, display online, and use for industry promotion, with full attribution of the submitting institution noted.

Submission Details

All case materials should be sent to the secretariat with the email subject line marked "Excellent Global Fintech Talent Cultivation Case." The email body must include the contact person's name, organization, email address, and mobile number.

Submission email: sylvia1177@ruc.edu.cn
Secretariat contacts: Ms. Zhu at 13811852707, Ms. Song at 18210370731
Office phone: 010-62516755