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Our markets
India student opportunities
A place where you can grow
We’ve been operating in India for over 160 years, making it one of the oldest foreign Banks. The Bank has a network of 100 branches across 42 cities and we were the first foreign Bank to commence banking activities in India’s International Financial Services Centre (in GIFT City, Gujarat). Key business segments include Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB). This market also has a full-service universal bank and non-banking finance lending entity to complement the Bank’s presence in specific geographies and segments, and a retail securities broking business.
India is also home to our technology team, who are at the centre of our digital future, serving our clients digitally across the world. More than 17,000 technologists work together across our unique geographic footprint. Having diverse, collaborative teams, with varied ideas and cultures enables us to lead this change. As does our strong engineering culture, using agile methodologies, continuous delivery practices and improvement processes, we constantly strive to reduce product time-to-market and streamline our development.
Our programmes
Internship Programme
Are you ready to experience the world of banking? Are you looking for an immersive internship experience, that will give you first-hand experience of what it’s like to work in a global organisation?
Our Summer Internship programme allows you to work directly on real-world problems, build your business skills, support and drive innovation, and create lasting relationships . Our programme is designed as a pipeline into our graduate programme; if you do well, you could get a job offer at the end of the programme.
Graduate programme
Are you looking for accelerated growth that will fully empower you to shape your 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.
Over a year you’ll experience an immersive and collaborative learning experience. One that will equip you with a deep understanding of our organisation, business strategy and our future.
Apprenticeship programme
In 2025, we launched our first Apprenticeship Programme in India, in line with the The Apprentices Act, regulating and promoting vocational education through apprenticeship programmes, combining theoretical and practical training in the workplace to develop a skilled workforce.
During your apprenticeship with us you’ll experience immersive, collaborative and global learning experiences that will equip you with a deep understanding of our organisation, strategy, and the changing landscape in financial services.
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.