Shujin Chen
About Shujin Chen
Shujin Chen is the Head of China FIG Research at Jefferies, with a distinguished career in financial sector research across multiple firms in Hong Kong and China.
Current Role at Jefferies
Shujin Chen is currently the Head of China FIG Research at Jefferies. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Hong Kong SAR. In this role, he leads efforts in analyzing and researching the financial institutions group (FIG) market in China. His responsibilities include providing insights and recommendations to clients, conducting in-depth market analysis, and driving the research agenda for the FIG sector.
Previous Experience at HuaTai Securities
Prior to joining Jefferies, Shujin Chen was the Head of H-share Financial Sector at HuaTai Securities Co.,Ltd. from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure of 2 years in Hong Kong, he was responsible for overseeing research and analysis related to the H-share (Hong Kong-listed) financial sector. His role included generating reports, providing strategic advice, and contributing to the firm's understanding of the financial landscape.
Professional Background and Roles
Shujin Chen has accumulated extensive experience in financial research through various roles. At DBS Vickers Securities, he was the Head of China/HK Financial Sector from 2013 to 2016. Before that, he served as AVP at Barclays Capital from 2011 to 2013 in Hong Kong. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Senior Analyst at Accenture in Shanghai, as well as an Analyst at Global Endowment Management, IMC Pan Asia(China) Management Co., Ltd., Citi Group, and Greenberg Traurig.
Educational Background
Shujin Chen holds an MS in Finance from the University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York, where he studied from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a BS in Finance from Fudan University in China, completing his studies there from 2002 to 2006. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in financial analysis and research.
Industry Recognition and Rankings
Shujin Chen has received notable recognitions in his field. He was recognized as the 2018-2019 Starmine Best Earnings Estimator for the Asia/China financial sector, an acknowledgment of his accuracy in earnings forecasting. Additionally, he was titled the 2019 II-China No.1 Bank Analyst and ranked as the 2017-2018 II-China No.2 Bank Analyst, highlighting his expertise and leading position in financial sector analysis.