Diversity and Inclusion
Helping our clients and communities prosper
We believe Diversity and Inclusion is a crucial differentiator
At Standard Chartered Americas, we’re proud of the incredible diversity that runs through our organization. This diversity brings excitement and energy to our workplace, and allows us to harness unique thoughts, perspectives, and backgrounds to help our clients and communities prosper.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Our employees share their personal career journeys, our culture, development opportunities and how we support the communities where we operate.
Our Americas Diversity and Inclusion council alongside our active Colleague Communities support and champion an inclusive environment where everyone with the capability to excel can do so enabling us to retain and attract top talent and better understand and serve the needs of our clients.
Our employees
Our leaders play a vital role in helping us become the inclusive organization we strive to be. Over 98% of the Bank’s People Leaders have completed our Global Inclusive Leadership Program, which promotes a culture of inclusion. In addition, we have development programs for all such as mentoring and coaching.
Community partners
While we continually enable a culture of inclusion, we have taken proactive steps to eliminate barriers in our recruitment practices and utilize partnerships to develop the next generation of talent, such as our collaboration with the Zahn Center at the City College of New York. Discover more about our community programs.
Engaging our community partners
We are aware that we can influence businesses and communities beyond our walls, so we ensure that our suppliers embrace a culture of inclusion in their own supply chains. We also offer our employees a wide range of volunteering opportunities to help strengthen our communities and address social issues.
Our Colleague Communities (CCs)
Our CCs are vital to the success of maintaining our culture of inclusion and provide connection and support to colleagues both in the Americas and across our global footprint.
In the Americas, we have six CCs that are open to all. Together, they create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, provide training and resources to learn about different experiences and perspectives, and utilize the Global D&I Calendar to run events that increase awareness of the issues that different groups face
Employee stories

Frettra De Silva on why it’s important to keep moving forward
Frettra describes the importance of Black History Month, how we can attract more Black people to the Bank, and why she wants everyone to do one little thing.