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Standard Chartered Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 3 Jul 2025
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178 Interview questions

A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What is a calculated field in SAS?
Ans. 

A calculative field in SAS is a field that is created by performing calculations on existing fields.

  • Calculative fields are created using SAS functions and expressions.

  • They can be used to perform complex calculations and transformations on data.

  • Examples include calculating averages, percentages, and ratios.

  • Calculative fields can be added to existing datasets or created as part of a data transformation process.

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What is the difference between the add and sum functions?
Ans. 

Add function is used to concatenate two or more strings or add numbers, while sum function is used to add numbers only.

  • Add function can be used to concatenate strings like 'hello' and 'world' to form 'helloworld'

  • Add function can also be used to add numbers like 2 and 3 to form 5

  • Sum function is used to add numbers only, like sum(2,3) will return 5

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. How do you remove null values in numeric data types?
Ans. 

Null values in numeric data types can be removed using various methods.

  • Use the dropna() function in pandas library to remove null values.

  • Replace null values with a default value using fillna() function.

  • Use the interpolate() function to fill null values with interpolated values.

  • Use the drop() function to remove rows or columns with null values.

  • Use the notnull() function to filter out null values from the data.

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. How can you derive a different dataset from an existing one?
Ans. 

To get a different dataset from an existing one, you can filter, sort, aggregate, or transform the data.

  • Filter the data by selecting specific rows or columns based on certain criteria.

  • Sort the data by arranging it in ascending or descending order based on one or more columns.

  • Aggregate the data by grouping it based on one or more columns and calculating summary statistics.

  • Transform the data by applying mathematical...

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What are the different filters in Tableau that you use?
Ans. 

Tableau has various filters including dimension filters, measure filters, top N filters, wildcard filters, and context filters.

  • Dimension filters allow you to filter data based on specific dimensions such as category or region.

  • Measure filters filter data based on measures like sales or profit.

  • Top N filters allow you to filter the top or bottom N values based on a measure.

  • Wildcard filters filter data based on a spec...

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What is blending in Tableau?
Ans. 

Blending in Tableau is combining data from multiple sources to create a single view.

  • Blending allows for analysis of data from different sources without the need for merging.

  • Data sources can be blended based on common fields or dimensions.

  • Blending can be used to create a single view with data from multiple sources.

  • Example: Blending sales data from Excel with customer data from a database to analyze customer behavio...

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A Senior Analyst was asked
Q. What are the different dashboards you have prepared?
Ans. 

I have prepared various dashboards for different purposes.

  • Sales dashboard for tracking revenue and sales performance

  • Marketing dashboard for monitoring campaign effectiveness and lead generation

  • Financial dashboard for analyzing financial data and forecasting

  • Operational dashboard for tracking operational metrics and KPIs

  • Customer service dashboard for monitoring customer satisfaction and support metrics

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A Specialist, TMCB was asked
Q. What are the values of Standard Chartered?
Ans. 

Standard Chartered values include integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

  • Integrity: acting with honesty and transparency in all dealings

  • Teamwork: collaborating and supporting each other to achieve common goals

  • Excellence: striving for the highest standards of performance and innovation

  • Examples: Standard Chartered's sustainability initiatives, employee volunteer programs, and commitment to diversity and inclusion

A Specialist, TMCB was asked
Q. Who are the Big 6 Regulators?
Ans. 

The Big 6 Regulators are the six major regulatory bodies in the UK.

  • The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates financial services

  • The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) supervises financial institutions

  • Ofgem regulates gas and electricity markets

  • Ofcom regulates the communications industry

  • The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) regulates nuclear safety

  • The Environment Agency regulates environmental issues

  • These ...

An Universal Banker was asked
Q. Describe how you would handle a given case or situation.
Ans. 

In a challenging situation, I would assess, communicate, and implement a solution while ensuring customer satisfaction.

  • Assess the situation: Gather all relevant information to understand the problem.

  • Communicate effectively: Keep the customer informed about the steps being taken.

  • Implement a solution: Take decisive action to resolve the issue promptly.

  • Follow up: Ensure the customer is satisfied with the resolution a...

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Standard Chartered Interview Experiences

296 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in next 10 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 10 years, I envision myself as a leader in business development, driving strategic initiatives and mentoring future talent.

    • I aim to progress to a senior management role, overseeing a team of business development professionals.

    • I plan to develop expertise in emerging markets, identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion.

    • I aspire to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners, enhancing coll...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How hungry you are to get this position and why?
  • Ans. 

    I am highly motivated to secure this position, driven by my passion for business development and my desire to contribute to the company's growth.

    • I have a proven track record in identifying new business opportunities, as demonstrated by my previous role where I increased sales by 30%.

    • I am eager to learn and adapt, having taken the initiative to complete courses in negotiation and strategic planning to enhance my skills.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic algorithms and data structures question
  • Q2. Basic question from projects
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations for this position?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectations are based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for this position.

    • Research the average salary range for Technical Leads in the industry and location

    • Consider your years of experience and level of expertise

    • Factor in any additional benefits or perks offered by the company

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - A fundamental understanding of the technology you have worked with.

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - VBA 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral assessment
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Logical, react, SQL related questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interviewed by Business Head. Mostly behavioral questions and some past experience related
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview by VP. Frontend general technical questions
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interviewed by Director. Competency based Leadership interview
Round 6 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Yet to recieve the final status whether selected or rejected. HR asked payslip and other docs and shared the same.
  • Q2. HRs are very friendly and quickly respond to your queries.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Standard Chartered interview:
  • Cultural
  • Conflict Management
  • Technical Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Capacity Building
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For chapter lead, they mainly focused on Leadership and cultural fit.
Be bold and share your response based on your previous experiences. The final competency based leadership round will be tough even if you have the right skills and experiences. Keep on practicing all leadership related questions like conflict management, capacity management, decision making etc.

I liked the interview process and the way it was organized. Had a wonderful experience.

Lead Business Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Naren Vachhani

posted on 20 Jan 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your responsibilities in your current role?
  • Ans. 

    In my current role, I am responsible for leading business analysis activities, gathering requirements, conducting stakeholder interviews, and creating functional specifications.

    • Leading business analysis activities

    • Gathering requirements from stakeholders

    • Conducting stakeholder interviews

    • Creating functional specifications

    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams

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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Are you prepared to commit to a long-term position with the bank?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am committed to a long-term position with the bank.

    • I have a strong track record of long-term employment with previous companies.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to grow and develop within the bank.

    • I am dedicated to contributing to the success and growth of the bank.

    • I am willing to invest my time and effort into building a successful career with the bank.

  • Answered by AI

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Only we can determine how easy it was.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from XYZ University.

    • I have 3 years of experience working as a data analyst at ABC Company.

    • I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python for data analysis.

    • I have a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to drive business decisions.

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  • Q2. They ask about your work experience?
  • Q3. Based on your work experience, what questions do you expect to be asked?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Having a referral at Standard Chartered Bank makes the process significantly easier.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What are all the off balance sheet items in banks ?
  • Ans. 

    Off balance sheet items in banks are financial instruments or contingent liabilities that do not appear on the bank's balance sheet.

    • Loan commitments

    • Letters of credit

    • Derivatives contracts

    • Securitization transactions

    • Standby letters of credit

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Forward rate agreement?
  • Ans. 

    A forward rate agreement (FRA) is a financial contract between two parties to exchange interest rate payments based on a specified notional amount and a predetermined interest rate.

    • FRA is a derivative contract where one party agrees to pay a fixed interest rate while the other party agrees to pay a floating interest rate based on a notional amount.

    • It helps in hedging against interest rate risk by locking in a future in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is LCR & NSFR and its purpose?
  • Ans. 

    LCR & NSFR are regulatory requirements that banks must meet to ensure they have enough liquidity to withstand financial stress.

    • LCR stands for Liquidity Coverage Ratio and measures a bank's ability to meet its short-term obligations with high-quality liquid assets.

    • NSFR stands for Net Stable Funding Ratio and assesses a bank's long-term stability by comparing available stable funding to required stable funding.

    • The pu...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Passed all the round

Round 2 - Assignment 

Passed all the round

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Passed with manager round.as well

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Passed all the rounds unfortunately more then month there was no communication from hr, afer I even called and send mail then received the mail saying as usual this could have sent earlier it could have been professionalism.

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Just a normal aptitude test

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. They asked many questions about what we mentioned in our resume
  • Q2. What types of banking services does standard chartered provide?
  • Ans. 

    Standard Chartered provides a wide range of banking services including retail banking, corporate banking, wealth management, and investment banking.

    • Retail banking services such as savings accounts, credit cards, and personal loans

    • Corporate banking services including trade finance, cash management, and corporate lending

    • Wealth management services like investment advisory and portfolio management

    • Investment banking service...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between a commercial bank and a investment bank?
  • Ans. 

    Commercial banks focus on providing services to individuals and businesses, while investment banks focus on helping companies raise capital and provide financial advisory services.

    • Commercial banks primarily deal with deposits, loans, and basic financial services for individuals and businesses.

    • Investment banks focus on underwriting securities, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and providing financial advisory servi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is Nostro reconciliation?
  • Ans. 

    Nostro reconciliation is the process of ensuring that the bank's records of its accounts with other banks match the records of those banks.

    • Nostro reconciliation involves comparing the bank's records of its accounts with other banks to the records provided by those banks.

    • It helps in identifying any discrepancies or errors in the transactions between the banks.

    • The process involves investigating and resolving any differen...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - So this interview held for approximately 30 mins... They fully went through by asking questions about the things I mentioned on my resume.... Like about work experience, Projects done in college days..... About our strength and weakness, etc., Overall it was an easy and very good interview experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 questions were asked followed by a behavioral test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic merge sort
  • Ans. 

    Merge sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm that sorts an array by recursively splitting and merging sorted subarrays.

    • 1. Divide the array into two halves until each subarray contains a single element.

    • 2. Merge the subarrays back together in sorted order.

    • 3. Example: For array [38, 27, 43, 3, 9, 82, 10], split into [38, 27, 43] and [3, 9, 82, 10].

    • 4. Continue splitting until you have [38], [27], [43], [3], [9], [82], [10]...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. About projects and experiences
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join SCB
  • Ans. 

    I want to join SCB because of its reputation for innovation and global presence.

    • SCB is known for its innovative approach to banking and financial services

    • I am impressed by SCB's global network and opportunities for growth

    • I believe SCB will provide me with valuable experience and skills for my future career

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Very basic hr questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you leave the last company
  • Q2. Why select SC? have you received an offer
  • Ans. 

    I selected SC because of its strong reputation in the industry and the exciting opportunities for growth. Yes, I have received an offer.

    • Strong reputation in the industry

    • Exciting opportunities for growth

    • Received an offer

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What did you do after work
  • Q2. How you used Kafka in your project

Standard Chartered Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Standard Chartered interview?
Standard Chartered interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Standard Chartered interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Standard Chartered interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Standard Chartered. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Standard Chartered expect are Risk Management, Finance, Private Banking, Compliance and Banking.
What are the top questions asked in Standard Chartered interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Standard Chartered interview -

  1. Tell me about your profile? What do you know about Transaction Monitoring ? Wha...read more
  2. What are the programing tools you know ? Rate yourself ( out of ...read more
  3. How to remove duplicate Records by using first. And last...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Standard Chartered HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Standard Chartered interview are -

  1. Where do you see yourself in 5 yea...read more
  2. What are your strengths and weakness...read more
  3. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
How long is the Standard Chartered interview process?

The duration of Standard Chartered interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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