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Careers in China

Our advantage

Standard Chartered is an active participator, contributor and beneficiary of China’s reform and opening-up. We have a long-standing history and commitment to China. Our global footprint, strong local presence, and distinctive proposition, along with our continued investment, positions us very well to capture China’s opportunities.

Our commitment to our employees

A promising future

The Belt and Road Initiative, Renminbi, Greater Bay Area, Yangtze River Delta, Capital Markets, Cross Border Trade, Sustainable Finance and Wealth Management, all offer the Bank significant opportunities in both domestic and international markets.

Drawing upon our global footprint and local knowledge, we are well positioned to facilitate trade and investment flows for our clients, including opportunities arising from the opening up of China’s economy, the global supply chain shifts, rising affluent wealth, digitalisation, and an increasing focus on sustainability.

We provide high quality and innovative products, services and solutions to our clients in, into and from China, in a safe, efficient, and convenient manner.

For talents who join us, we’re sure that working with us will allow you to unleash your potential and provide you with a promising future. As our brand promise goes, we celebrate the diversity and foster an inclusive culture.

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Our footprint in China at a glance

  • We are one of the oldest international banks in China, our first branch opened in Shanghai in 1858, we‘ve had continuous operations since.
  • We were among the first international banks locally incorporated in China, in 2007.
  • We have outlets across nearly 30 coastal and inland cities in China, a testimony of our long-term commitment to China.
  • We also have the most diversified licenses in China. In 2018, we become the first international bank to be granted a domestic fund custody license by CSRC.

Our local strategy

  • We provide high quality and innovative products, services, and solutions to our clients, into and from China, in a safe, efficient, and convenient manner.
  • We continue to invest in productivity, digitalisation, and financial innovation, and accelerate digital transformation.
  • Ensuring prudent and compliant operation is our top priority. We’re committed to complying with the laws, rules, and regulations in the markets we operate in.
  • We’re a force for good that contributes to sustainable development of the environment, communities, and society through collaboration.
  • We’ve been steadily investing in China. In February 2022, the Group announced it will invest US$300 million into China related business over the next three years, to help our clients seize the opportunities arising from China’s continuous reform and opening-up.
Top Employer China awards
2022 Aon China Best ESG Employer Awards
2022 Top Human Resources Management Awards

On top of being awarded as the “Top Employer China” in 2023, we are delighted to be recognised by a variety of awards in 2022 such as “2022 Aon China Best ESG Employer Award” by Aeon, “2022 Top Human Resources Management Award”, “100 Employer Excellence of China” and “Excellence in ESG Attraction of 2022” by 51 Job and “Extraordinary Employer” by Lie Pin.

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Internship

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 and connections. Our programme is designed as a pipeline into our Graduate Programme and / or Straight-to-Desk roles; if you do well, you could get a job offer at the end of the programme.

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Graduate Programme

Do you want to change the way people think about Banking, and be at the heart of that change? Do you want to join an organisation committed to their values and purpose? Are you looking for accelerated growth through that will fully empower you to shape your potential? Our Graduate Programme could be just what you’re looking for.

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.

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Straight to Desk

Do you like to learn by getting involved? Are you interested in starting your career in a specialist area? Are you looking for a job that will enable you to learn from colleagues, take on lots of responsibility and work on interesting projects and assignments?

If so, our graduate straight-to-desk roles may be perfect for you. They provide a great way to specialise early, start an interesting, varied and rewarding career, not forgetting contributing to real business value, while growing your career at the same time.

Local China programme

Consumer, Private and Business Banking (CPBB) Apprenticeship Programme is designed for nurturing young talent for the industry and provide participants with an opportunity to fast-track their careers in the industry in China.  The programme targets fresh graduates from local universities who will be offered a twelve-month full-time career opportunity and industry-specific training.

Committed to your success

At Standard Chartered, we’re Here for good – and that means doing the right thing for our colleagues as well as for clients and communities. Whether you’re an experienced banking or technology professional, or you’re just starting to explore the exciting opportunities our sector can offer, we’ll make sure you enjoy the learning, development and support you need to thrive. You’ll also benefit from our caring culture, where the safety and wellbeing of our people always come first.

Our people

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Serena's story

Every day at Standard Chartered is different, but as a Graduate, our days are typically structured to ensure we get the full benefit of the programme. Welcome to a day in my life as a Graduate in the Corporate, Commercial and Institution Banking (CCIB) team at Standard Chartered, Shanghai. In the final year of my Bachelor's degree, I interned at an investment firm and I loved how banking can empower clients in their operations.

Nathan's story

Nathan joined Standard Chartered’s as an International Graduate in 2020 after his time as a summer intern in 2019. After studying abroad in the UK to broaden his exposure to international markets, Nathan returned to his home country to take advantage of the opportunities born from China’s strides in FinTech and utilise his experience within Western markets to work with high-profile clients hoping to expand overseas.

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