International Graduate Programme - Wholesale Bank, Standard Chartered Bank

Start date: September 2013

Salary: Market competitive

Locations: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, UAE, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Deadline: Rolling basis by country applying to

Positions available: 600 Globally

The International Graduate Programme has opportunities in:
Wholesale Banking

Does solving complex problems inspire you? Are you interested in a global career working with international clients across borders or moving internationally yourself?

Do you like the fast pace of the trading floor? Do you want the opportunity to inject your ideas and energy into the work you do every day?

The 12 month Wholesale Bank International Graduate Programme is the platform for you to hone your technical knowledge, become an expert in your chosen area and accelerate your growth towards a specialist role in a key area of our business.

Whether it’s supporting trade between China and Africa, advising on a potential merger or working on the biggest trading floor in Asia, you’ll be given the opportunity every day to play a role in reshaping the future of the industry.

In today’s global economy, Wholesale Banking plays a crucial role in helping clients facilitate commerce across some of the world’s fastest growing and most dynamic markets.

Is this the right programme for you? Explore You?

Do you want to learn and develop deep technical expertise?

Are you brilliant at analysing millions of data points, and connecting the dots to find the story?

Do you thrive under pressure and find opportunities in demanding circumstances?

During the programme you will:
Gain broad banking knowledge and relevant specialist depth in a key business area aligned to your career preference and strengths.

Benefit from extensive exposure to our international business and network through regular interactions with cross-border teams.

Take on roles and participate in actual projects that impact how we serve our clients and potentially shape the future of global growth.

Undergo a structured skills and knowledge development programme where we will work with you to explore and develop your capabilities.

There will also be a strong emphasis on building relationships throughout the programme, with your colleagues, our client and members of our senior management team.

Your success in the programme is all about the work you do, the results you get and the opportunities you create. Where you go is up to you.

Programme streams:
Origination & Client Coverage

Financial Markets

Transaction Banking

How to apply details:
Applying for a place in one of our graduate programmes is a challenging and rewarding process.

Whilst the process is comprehensive and slightly different for each graduate programme, they all share a common theme – we’re only looking for the best.

If you’re ambitious, a high performer, self starter and keen to experience the dynamism of working in a leading international bank, then we have an opportunity for you.

Applications for all graduate programmes can be completed online , and we strongly recommend that you apply early.

The selection process differs depending on the programme, so please refer to the relevant details in the “Application and requirements” section of each programme to ensure you are fully prepared.

We offer programmes in 30 locations across the globe. To find out more go to www.standardchartered.com/ExploreYou

Typically the application will involve six steps:
Online registration . Provide some basic information about yourself to get started.

Online assessments. Once you’ve registered, you will be invited to complete a series of online assessments. The assessments are conducted sequentially and you will need to complete and pass each one before progressing to the next.

Full application. On completion of the online assessments, you’ll be asked to complete the online application, providing additional information such as your academic history and work experience

Telephone interview. Following the submission of the online application form, you will be invited to participate in a telephone interview. This interview is your opportunity to tell us about your achievements and strengths, and for you to ask us any questions you may have.

Final assessments. Following the telephone interview, selected applicants will be invited to take part in various assessments designed to further determine your suitability for the programme.

Offer. Once the interview process is complete, we will inform you of our decision, typically within 72 hours.