Standard Chartered early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Standard Chartered's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Standard Chartered.
At a glance
- Early Careers Graduate Programmes and Internshipsgraduate schemeRolling, closes when filledVisa sponsorship: Some tracks6 stages
- Insight Programmespring weekNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
Early Careers Graduate Programmes and Internships
How Standard Chartered recruits
Current cycle (programme starts 1 September each year; page undated). 6 stages, from Standard Chartered's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Standard Chartered names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Apply Online
Application form
Online application choosing one business area.
“Once you've found the role that best suits you, you'll find our job application process straightforward.”
Skills Insight Assessment
Online tests, SHL
SHL assessment for all early careers roles: untimed behavioural section of 15 to 20 minutes plus a 36-minute timed deductive, inductive and numerical reasoning section. Set aside 60 minutes. Feedback report given.
- about 60 minutes
“Our Skills Insight Assessment is the first stage in our assessment process.”
Coding Simulation
Online tests, SHL
Technology roles only: 45 to 85 minute coding simulation with two problems in a simulated IDE, on laptop or desktop. The FAQ says AI automatically evaluates programming ability.
- about 85 minutes
“Uses AI to automatically evaluate your programming ability”
Workplace Scenarios
Recorded video interview
One-way video interview on four scenarios: 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to record each answer, one re-record per question. Reviewed by the Early Careers team; AI only checks device compatibility.
- 4 questions
- 1 minute to prepare
- up to 2 minutes per answer
- 1 retake
- about 20 minutes
“The Workplace Scenarios assessment is used to evaluate your motivation for applying to us and other key skills that are critical for success in all Early Careers roles here.”
Assessment Centre
Assessment centre
Multiple assessments probing the skills, behaviours and attributes for the programme. Components and virtual or in-person format not published.
“For this stage of the process, you will be invited to join us for multiple assessments which will deep-dive into the key skills, behaviours and attributes needed to be successful across different Early Careers programmes.”
Offer and Hiring
Offer
Successful assessment centre candidates move to offer.
“If you're successful at our Assessment Centre, we'll progress you to offer stage.”
Insight Programme
How Standard Chartered recruits
Current cycle (London programme March or April; page undated). 3 stages, from Standard Chartered's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Standard Chartered names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Apply Online
Application form
Online application choosing one business area.
“Once you've found the role that best suits you, you'll find our job application process straightforward.”
Skills Insight Assessment
Online tests, SHL
SHL assessment for all early careers roles: untimed behavioural section of 15 to 20 minutes plus a 36-minute timed deductive, inductive and numerical reasoning section. Set aside 60 minutes. Feedback report given.
- about 60 minutes
“Our Skills Insight Assessment is the first stage in our assessment process.”
Workplace Scenarios
Recorded video interview
One-way video interview on four scenarios: 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to record each answer, one re-record per question. Reviewed by the Early Careers team; AI only checks device compatibility.
- 4 questions
- 1 minute to prepare
- up to 2 minutes per answer
- 1 retake
- about 20 minutes
“The Workplace Scenarios assessment is used to evaluate your motivation for applying to us and other key skills that are critical for success in all Early Careers roles here.”
Visa sponsorship
Early Careers Graduate Programmes and Internships
Standard Chartered considers visa sponsorship for UK graduate roles but explicitly does not sponsor internships
“For the UK and UAE, we consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship, but in the UAE, priority will be given to UAE nationals. The Bank does not sponsor work permits for Internships.”
Insight Programme
Standard Chartered does not publish a visa sponsorship position for its Insight Programme.
“an in-person experience designed for first year students”
Standard Chartered on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Standard Chartered graduate scheme application process?
- Standard Chartered's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Apply Online, then Skills Insight Assessment, then Coding Simulation, then Workplace Scenarios, then Assessment Centre, then Offer and Hiring.
- Does Standard Chartered use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Standard Chartered lists a recorded video interview stage ("Workplace Scenarios"), 4 questions.
- Which assessment providers does Standard Chartered use?
- Standard Chartered names SHL on its own careers pages.
- Does Standard Chartered sponsor visas for graduates?
- Standard Chartered considers visa sponsorship for UK graduate roles but explicitly does not sponsor internships
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