A large-scale recruitment drive bringing high-caliber financial professionals from overseas has been stepped up in Jiangsu province in a bid to boost international talent in the region's work force.

The project orchestrated by the provincial personnel department, the provincial financial office and provincial Party committee's organizational department, aims to speed up the development of local financial sectors.

Jiangsu boasts a sound economic base rich in science and technology resources. The project aims to attract top talent from abroad.