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Are you ready to start your career?

Whether you’re looking to join us as an intern, a graduate or an apprentice, you can learn more about our early careers programmes below. Each of our programmes is designed to help you gain a greater understanding of what a career in banking could look like for you.   

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Virtual work experience

Try before you apply! Even when you’ve done extensive research into different companies, roles and career paths, applying for internships and graduate programmes can feel overwhelming.

Step into the world of a Credit Analyst, where you’ll get stuck into annual credit reviews of clients, learning skills in how to identify risks, as well as carrying out quantitative analysis, critical thinking and presentation skills.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.