1. Gold investment analysts emerge in response to the times

With the development of the gold investment market and the increasing number of investors, the majority of investors are interested in gold investment information, investment advice, etc. The demand is growing. Since the establishment of the Shanghai Gold Exchange in October 2002, my country's gold market has gradually developed and grown, and the pace of opening up the gold market has accelerated. Gold investment has increasingly become one of the main forms of social investment, and the development of the gold market is also recognized as an important measure to deal with international financial risks and the depreciation of the US dollar. The role of gold investment analysts is to correctly guide gold investment, prevent gold investment risks, and promote the standardized development of the gold market. On March 31, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security held a press conference at the Great Hall of the People to officially announce the new profession of gold investment analyst.

2. Functions of Gold Investment Analysts

Gold investment analysts refer to personnel engaged in investment operations, market analysis, consultation, and investment strategy formulation and evaluation in the fields of gold production and circulation. Their main work contents include: analysis, consultation and planning of the gold market and gold investment strategies; providing analysis of factors affecting gold prices and price forecasts to gold production, operations, brokerage, investment and agency agencies; in accordance with the agreements signed with gold investment customers. The agency agreement provides reference gold investment strategies; analyzes the risks or benefits of gold investment, and guides customers on gold investment; and formulates gold investment plans on behalf of customers based on customer needs.

3. The service targets of gold investment analysts

The service targets of gold investment analysts cover a wide range of areas, including all relevant government departments, investment institutions, gold production and circulation enterprises, and individual investments. Anyone can become a client of Gold Analyst.

IV. Introduction and application requirements for gold investment analysts at each level

The profession of gold investment analysts is divided into three levels, namely Assistant Gold Investment Analyst (National Vocational Qualification Level 3) ), gold investment analyst (National Vocational Qualification Level 2) and senior gold investment analyst (National Vocational Qualification Level 1). Analysts at different levels have different responsibilities.

1. Assistant Gold Investment Analyst: With a high school education or above and certain professional experience, through the training of Assistant Gold Investment Analyst, you can work as a gold investment trader, gold investment agent order taker, Jobs include positions such as gold investment clearing and delivery personnel, gold investment agency account managers, gold consultation reception and preliminary waiters.

Declaration requirements for assistant gold investment analysts: (Those who meet one of the following conditions)

(1) Continuously engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for 5 years Above, after formal training as an Assistant Gold Investment Analyst, the required standard hours have been met and a completion certificate has been obtained.

(2) Have a college degree, have worked continuously in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 2 years, have received formal training as an assistant gold investment analyst for the required standard number of hours, and have obtained graduation Certificate.

(3) Have a bachelor's degree, have received formal training as an assistant gold investment analyst for the required number of standard hours, and obtained a completion certificate.

(4) Continuously engaged in this professional work (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 7 years.

(5) Have a master’s degree.

(6) Have a college degree (including equivalent education) or above, and have been engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 5 years.

2. Gold investment analyst: Have the basic knowledge of international politics, economics and financial markets required for gold investment, master the basic technical analysis methods of gold investment and the economic, financial and gold market transactions related to gold investment. If you pass the exam and pass the examination, you will be qualified as a gold investment analyst. Responsibilities of a gold investment analyst: Engaged in gold production, processing and circulation enterprise management and gold investment agency, economics and consulting.

Applying conditions for gold investment analysts: (Those who meet one of the following conditions)

(1) After obtaining the professional qualification certificate of assistant gold investment analyst, continue to engage in this profession (or Securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 3 years, have received formal training as a gold investment analyst, reached the required standard hours, and obtained a completion certificate.

(2) Have a bachelor's degree, have been continuously engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 3 years, have received formal training as a gold investment analyst for the required standard number of hours, and obtained graduation Certificate.

(3) Have a master's degree and have been engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for 2 years.

(4) Have a doctorate degree.

(5) After obtaining the professional qualification certificate of assistant gold investment analyst, continuously engage in this professional work (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 5 years.

3. Senior gold investment analyst: Have a good knowledge structure of international politics, economics, and finance, be familiar with gold-monetary theory, and be able to skillfully use international politics, economics, and financial policy guidance and gold-currency Conduct in-depth analysis of the gold market theoretically, predict the evolution of gold price trends, and pass the examination to obtain the qualification of a senior gold investment analyst.

Senior Gold Investment Analyst Responsibilities: Engage in gold production, gold smelting, processing and circulation enterprise development strategic planning, gold market and gold investment strategy analysis and consulting.

Applying conditions for senior gold investment analysts: (Those who meet one of the following conditions)

(1) After obtaining the gold investment analyst professional qualification certificate, continue to engage in this profession (or Securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 3 years, have received the required standard hours of formal training as a senior gold investment analyst, and obtained a completion certificate.

(2) Possess a bachelor's degree, have been continuously engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 10 years, have received formal training as a senior gold investment analyst for the required standard number of hours, and have obtained Certificate of Completion.

(3) Have a master's degree and have been continuously engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 7 years.

(4) Obtain a doctorate degree and have been continuously engaged in this profession (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 4 years.

(5) After obtaining the gold investment analyst professional qualification certificate, continuously engage in this professional work (or securities, futures investment and other related work) for more than 5 years.

(6) Senior managers of large and medium-sized enterprises in the gold industry, with relevant senior professional titles for more than 8 years and working in the industry for more than 6 consecutive years.

Note: If there is any inconsistency between the above application conditions and the occupational standards promulgated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the occupational standards promulgated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security shall prevail.