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A place where you can grow
The history of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong dates back to 1859. It is currently one of the Hong Kong SAR’s three note-issuing banks. Standard Chartered incorporated its Hong Kong business on 1 July 2004, and now operates as a licensed bank in Hong Kong under the name of Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered PLC.
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Through our graduate jobs and internships in Hong Kong, our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.
Our programmes
Summer Internships
Ready to dive into the exciting world of banking? Our summer internship programme offers you the chance to work alongside talented professionals, tackle real business challenges, and discover what it’s like to be part of a global organisation.
You’ll build valuable skills, contribute to innovative projects, and form connections to last throughout your career. Plus, many of our interns join us as graduates after university, so this could you be where your journey with us begins.
Graduate Programme
Our graduate programme combines structured training with mentorship from senior managers invested in your success as a future leader. With the support, autonomy and opportunity to make an impact in international markets, you’ll work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to uphold our ‘here for good’ promise, giving purpose to everything you do.
If you’re looking for accelerated growth that will fully empower you to shape your own potential, our graduate programme could be just what you’re looking for. With roles in a variety of functions, you can find your fit with us.
Local programmes
HKU-SCF FinTech Academy
The University of Hong Kong – Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation FinTech Academy (HKU-SCF FinTech Academy) was established in April 2020 with a generous support of HK$60 million from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation.
The partnership and funding provided through the HKU-SCF FinTech Academy will help facilitate HKU’s research in FinTech, as well as nurturing FinTech professionals to tackle disruptive technologies and creating a tangible and lasting impact on the banking and financial industry in Hong Kong.
Greater Bay Youth Employment Scheme
Launched by the HK Government, to encourage and support young people to work and pursue their careers in the mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao in the Greater Bay Area.
As a key player in GBA, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited is participating in the scheme and will offer an 18-month full-time opportunity to recent graduates which will allow them to understand the latest developments of both Hong Kong and those cities and leverage career opportunities in Hong Kong and the GBA.
Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme
The Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme (“FCAS”) is a talent development scheme launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in 2016 to expand the fintech talent pool in Hong Kong. This is a full-time, semester-based bank internship in Hong Kong, where interns will work on fintech projects for one year. Applications are direct to HKMA.
Apprenticeship Programme
Private Wealth Management Association
The Apprenticeship is co-organised by HKMA and Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) and provides university students with “front-to-back” experience in the private wealth management business.
Apprentices will work across a range of functions in our Private Banking business, including different investment products knowledge, client services, risk management, compliance and internal controls. The experience gained through this programme will provide students a solid foundation for a career in the private wealth management industry.
Employer Award of the Year – Hong Kong
For the bank’s plethora of upskilling initiatives and commitment to developing talent across the bank, both incumbent and new, Standard Chartered Hong Kong has been named Employer Award of the Year in Hong Kong by the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2022.
We strive to deliver comprehensive learning programmes and leading-edge initiatives to enable our colleagues to become future-ready and meet their career aspirations.
Florence WongHead, HR, Hong Kong & Co-Head HR, GBA
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 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.