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Early Careers
Be the change, make a difference
Responsible banking has the power to change the world for the better. And at Standard Chartered, so will you.
Stand for more
Start your career in banking today with one of our early career programmes
When you join one of our early careers programmes, you’ll be seen as a future leader with the potential to change not just the future of banking, but the future of the world. With the support, autonomy and opportunity to make an impact in international markets, you’ll work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and learn directly from senior leaders.
You can explore our current live intern and graduate banking jobs below, or sign up to our talent network so that you’re the first to know when opportunities in your market open up later in the year.
Graduate
programmeOur graduate programme is an early careers programme designed to equip you with the tools, training, network, and support to fast-track your career in banking.
Internship
programmeGain valuable experience on our summer internship programme. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to the world of finance and will help you to find the best fit role for your skills and interests.
Apprenticeship programme
If you are a sixth form student interested in banking and finance jobs, our apprenticeship programme is an excellent way to launch your career straight from school.
Life at Standard Chartered
We connect markets, clients and ideas. It’s where over 83,000 people come together with ambition and a strong sense of accountability – to take action and make good things happen for each other, our clients and our communities. When you work with us, you can expect to be challenged and supported, while helping to build the new economies in trade, innovation and sustainability that will change the world for good.
Join us and help make real, lasting change that goes well beyond wealth creation alone. From supporting global trade and investment, to helping people, companies and communities grow and prosper. Our promise to be here for good runs through everything we do. It’s what makes us different.
Discover more
Our local early career programmes
We recruit into many different countries across the world. Find out more about the local student programmes we offer.
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.
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.
Supporting wellbeing
We aim to bringing out the best in all our colleagues by establishing and maintaining a work environment that promotes positive wellbeing and healthy lifestyle choices.
Our cultures 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.
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.