A spring financial job fair is held at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A spring financial job fair was held at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics on Tuesday, attracting over 1,200 job seekers from various universities to explore more than 7,000 positions.

Marking the university's first major recruitment fair this year, the event featured both financial industry recruitment and broader career opportunities. Nearly 70 major financial institutions and 117 companies from various sectors were brought together at the fair.

The participating financial institutions included State-owned banks, insurance companies, securities firms, and fintech companies, while the comprehensive track covered sectors such as advanced manufacturing, internet technology, consulting services, and trade.

"We're exploring new opportunities for students," said Liu Liu from the career guidance office at the university. "Through partnerships with various organizations, we will host 2-3 specialized fairs weekly throughout March."