Employee Stories

Margaret Doyinsola

Never get too busy making a living, to to make a life

Margaret tells her what drew her into banking

Could you describe your role?

I joined the Capital Issuance and Term Funding team in London last year. The team sits within the Group Treasury and maintains primary oversight of the capital issuance and capital restructuring projects relating to the Group and its subsidiaries. We are critical to the Bank’s delivery of its strategy and as an associate on the team, I support in optimising capital efficiency for the Group.

What’s been your most memorable experience with Standard Chartered?

My most memorable experience was the Graduate Development Event the bank organised for all the 2021/22  graduates across different markets. It was an intense and very educational three day event in Hanoi, Vietnam. We had the privilege of meeting some of the Bank’s senior executives. We were also grouped into teams and had to work on a pitch. I loved that we had to deliberate on different plans, explore the feasibility of the plans, agree on the best plan and then sell our idea. It required a lot of background work and research, but it was exciting!

What drew you to a career in banking?

Ever since I was a young child, the idea of “managing money” for people and entities always resonated with me and that was why when the opportunity to pursue a career in Banking presented itself, I knew I had to go for it. I love that banking incorporates a good blend of strategy, accounting and finance, three areas that I am passionate about.

What drew you to a career with Standard Chartered?

Standard Chartered exposed me to a diverse environment that supports continuous learning & development as well as one that offers a solid career support. I find myself most efficient and productive in this kind of environment as it enables me to harness my potential to the fullest.

se three words to describe life at Standard Chartered? 

Fun, Engaging, Rewarding

What do you love most about your role? 

I am an enthusiast constantly motivated by challenges and I love that my role keeps me intellectually satisfied.

Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life

Margaret Doyinsola

What advice/hints and tips, would you give to someone looking to work at Standard Chartered?

Invest in yourself, learn all you can, develop all the soft and technical skills needed for the position you are applying to. It is definitely worth it. I promise.

How should someone prepare for an interview with Standard Chartered?

The Bank is more focused on recruiting unique talents that fit into our culture, so when preparing for the interview, keep calm, be yourself throughout and give practical answers. If you can, try to put the questions in context before answering. It helped me

Describe the bank in three words? 

Here for good!