Our employee stories

Learning never stops; the new leadership style - Michele’s story

I’ve recently taken on additional responsibilities which I’m handling by adopting the ‘new style’ of leadership.   By this...

Moving forward without fear: Darina’s story

Being physically disabled helped shape me into the able-minded person I am today. I was born with a congenital birth defec...

Trust in the team: Preethi’s story

I was promoted to become a Global HR Business Partner over 2 years ago. It’s what I’d always aspired for and it’s been a g...

Making and sharing connections: Kirsty’s story

For a relationship manager, the word ‘relationship’ has several connotations, but for me it’s about connections; how we co...

Changing priorities: Tanveer’s story

I’ve worked at Standard Chartered for over 13 years, after joining as an International Graduate (IG) in London after compl...

From Beijing to Brazil: Alex’s story

When I was small, my father spent three years living in Germany as an electrical engineer. Of course, during this time my ...

Embracing a new adventure in Africa: Ray’s story

My life in South Africa is very different from the one I left behind in Beijing, but I feel like I’m making a new home for...

A marketing maverick: Cheuk’s story

20 years ago, Hong Kong and the rest of the Asian countries were just recovering from the Asian Financial Crisis, so it wa...

Client focused: Gavin’s story

As a child, I was already “trading” – I’d find a collectible card that was rare (or low in supply), try and buy it at a lo...

My leadership purpose: Liliya’s story

Through her actions as a mentor, Liliya learns as much as she gives. Mentoring is part of my personal leadership purpose. ...

Going the extra mile: Jessie’s story

I believe a good leader is one who knows the way and shows the way.  I will go the extra mile to help, engage and motivate...

Determining my future: Lucas’ story

I would say there have been three key events that have had a profound affect in my life. The first was losing my father...

Making a difference: Cenk’s story

As a young person at the start of my career, I craved opportunities to make an impact. I was searching for a purpose: to b...

Taking risks in order to grow: Ekram’s story

From nervous interviewee to manager of 30 people, Ekram has never been afraid to challenge herself. I love working for St...

Awareness can make all the difference: Fred’s story

About three years ago, one of my colleagues decided to share the sad news that he’d lost his aunty after her battle with b...

Paternity leave enabled me to care for my son: Chris’s story

Chris Daniels, Managing Director, Global Head, Treasury Capital When my wife, Tara, and I found out we were expecting our...

Empowering colleagues and confronting unconscious bias

How being engaged can bring a sense of wellbeing: Dwight’s story

Sink or swim: Kathleen’s story

Tenacity is my secret weapon: Sonia’s story

Sonia relishes new challenges, and needs to work for a company that can keep throwing them her way. I grew up idolising...

Taking opportunities, and helping other women take theirs: Vera’s Story

I never expected to be leading an arm of a bank in East Africa when I first left university. But there’s one thing that I ...