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Our programmes
Graduate programme
Your Impact Starts Here
Are you ready to shape the future of banking? To join a bank that’s driven by purpose, values, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference? If you’re looking for meaningful work, real responsibility, and a career path that grows with you, our graduate programme is the perfect place to start.
What you’ll experience
From day one, you’ll be part of a structured, globally connected programme designed to set you up for long-term success. You’ll be placed into a business-aligned role from the outset, and benefit from hands-on experience, international exposure, and world class learning.
Here’s what you can expect:
- 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.
- A chance to make an impact – you’ll take on real projects, contribute ideas, and shape the way we do things.
- Ongoing support – from mentors, peers, and your global graduate community.
We’ll give you the tools, network and confidence to grow into the kind of leader the world needs – and we’ll back you every step of the way.
Graduate programme preview
- Onboarding and Orientation – we’ll welcome you into the Bank with a tailored induction and help you settle into your team, your role, and our culture.
- Learning that Grows with You – wherever you start, you’ll have access to a rich blend of in-person and digital learning experiences, so you can develop at pace and in line with your ambitions.
- A Community You’ll be Proud to Join – you’ll connect with fellow graduates and colleagues from across the globe, building relationships that last and a network that opens doors.
- Join us and help reimagine what banking can be.
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.
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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 cultures 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.