Wang Jiang (banker)

Wang Jiang
Born	Template:Birth year and age Rushan, Shandong, China
Occupation	Financial executive
Years active	1984–present
Known for	Executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Financial Commission; former president of Bank of China and China Construction Bank; party secretary of China Everbright Group

Wang Jiang (; born July 1963) is a Chinese financial executive currently serving as the executive deputy director of the Office of the Central Financial Commission at a ministerial rank since May 2023. His previous leadership roles include president of both the Bank of China and China Construction Bank, as well as party secretary of China Everbright Group.

Early life

Born in Rushan, Shandong in July 1963, Wang entered Shandong Economics College (presently known as Shandong University of Finance and Economics) in 1980 following the reinstatement of the national college entrance examination, where he specialized in finance. He became a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in December 1983. Upon completing his studies in 1984, he continued at the institution, taking on positions such as assistant, lecturer, and associate professor.

Career

Wang began his professional journey at China Construction Bank in June 1999, occupying several positions before moving to the Bank of Communications as vice president in March 2015.

In July 2017, he was appointed vice governor of Jiangsu province, a role he fulfilled for two years.

He was named president of the Bank of China in December 2019 and held this post until January 2021, when he returned to serve as president of China Construction Bank.

On 4 March 2022, Wang took on the role of party secretary at China Everbright Group, marking his entry into the highest political office within this state-owned enterprise.

Additionally, he served as a delegate to the 13th National People's Congress.