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Our programmes
Graduate programme
From day one, build the skills that matter.
What you can expect
You’ll be immersed in a structured, globally connected programme designed to accelerate your development and set you up for long-term success. In a business aligned role, you’ll gain hands-on experience, international exposure, and access to world class learning that builds the skills that matter.
- Structured training and development – covering technical skills, business acumen, interpersonal effectiveness, and wellbeing.
- Future-focussed learning – including innovation labs, career development workshops, and leadership speaker events.
- A truly global experience – with opportunities to collaborate across borders and work with colleagues from across the globe.
- The opportunity to make an impact – you’ll take on real projects, contribute ideas, and shape the way we do things.
- Continuous support – from mentors, peers, and your global graduate community.
Is it for me?
We believe that diverse skills drive innovation, which is why we welcome students from all degree disciplines and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We’re looking for:
- Team players with agility and resilience
- Analytical thinkers with attention to detail
- Passion for dynamic, fast-paced environments
Business areas
We’re a talented and committed workforce, representing 131 nationalities across more than 54 markets in our footprint regions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East and beyond. Our business is structured into client and customer segments and business support functions.
Meet our people
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Our early career programmes
We recruit into many different countries across the world. Find out more about the local student programmes we offer.
Where can you join us
Explore our early careers programmes in your market to learn more about our graduate programmes, summer internships and apprenticeship opportunities.
Our business areas
Learn about the different teams across the Bank, discover what they do, and find out about the different routes to entry for students and graduates to find your fit.
Application zone
Ready to apply? Find out what happens next in our application zone, including hints and tips to make sure you’re fully prepared for interviews and assessment centres.
Diversity and inclusion
We value and celebrate the diversity of our teams across all our locations and business functions so that everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.
Rewards and benefits
As well as gaining the great benefits of working in our ‘here for good’ culture, we offer competitive salaries that fully reflect your skills and experience.
Our culture and values
Find out more about the purpose that underpins everything we do at Standard Chartered, and the behaviours and culture that drive this purpose forward.