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Standard Chartered
3.6
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Standard Chartered Bank functions in the financial services sector, striving for innovation and client satisfaction while enhancing employee experience.
Overall Rating
3.6/5
based on 4.8k reviews

5% below
industry average

Critically rated for
Promotions, Work satisfaction
Work Policy

Hybrid
79% employees reported

Monday to Friday
71% employees reported

Flexible timing
62% employees reported

No travel
62% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
193 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
168 employees reported
Cafeteria
155 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
131 employees reported
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About Standard Chartered
Founded in1853 (172 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count50k-1 Lakh
HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom (UK)
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Websitesc.com
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We’re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we’ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. And we’re on a journey to innovate and transform, with the employee experience at the heart of our evolution. We question the status quo, love a challenge, and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before.
Mission: Our Purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity’ together with our brand promise: to be ‘here for good’ are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. They were defined by all of us, they shape our culture and reflect what we expect of ourselves and each other. When you work with us, you’ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.
Vision: Our valued behaviours
Actions speak louder than words. Our valued behaviours help to guide us where it counts, for our clients and each other.
Do the right thing - We value courage and acting with integrity, while putting our clients at the heart of what we do
Never settle - We’re constantly innovating, learning from our successes and mistakes while keeping things simple
Better together - We create an inclusive culture where each person is valued, working together for a sustainable world
Standard Chartered Ratings
based on 4.8k reviews
Overall Rating
3.6/5
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3.7
Job security
3.6
Work-life balance
3.5
Company culture
3.4
Salary
3.4
Skill development
3.3
Work satisfaction
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Standard Chartered is rated 3.6 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 4.8k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Standard Chartered
based on 4.6k reviews
3.6
Rated by 1.5k Women
Rated 3.7 for Job security and 3.6 for Work-life balance
3.6
Rated by 3.1k Men
Rated 3.6 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Job security
Work Policy at Standard Chartered
based on 738 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
79%
Work from office
19%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 3.6/5 based on 4.8k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 39.2k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 41k reviews | 3.7/5 based on 26.4k reviews |
Highly Rated for | No highly rated category | Job security Skill development Company culture | Job security Skill development | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Work satisfaction | No critically rated category | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 79% employees reported | Work from office 91% employees reported | Work from office 84% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 1.5k women | 3.9 Good rated by 10.4k women | 3.7 Good rated by 8.7k women | 3.6 Good rated by 5.7k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.6 Good rated by 3.1k men | 4.0 Good rated by 27k men | 3.9 Good rated by 30.3k men | 3.8 Good rated by 19.5k men |
Job security | 3.7 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.0 Good | 3.7 Good |
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Standard Chartered Salaries
Standard Chartered salaries have received with an average score of 3.4 out of 5 by 4.8k employees.
Team Lead
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Senior Officer
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Senior Analyst
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₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
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₹20 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
Associate Director
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₹15 L/yr - ₹50.5 L/yr
Analyst
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
Officer
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr
Business Development Manager
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Technical Lead
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₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr
Relationship Manager
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
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Will Coldware Mirror AVAX as Standard Chartered Says Avalanche Could Outperform Bitcoin By 2029?
- Standard Chartered predicts that Avalanche (AVAX) could outperform Bitcoin (BTC) by 2029.
- Coldware (COLD) is gaining traction as it combines blockchain technology with decentralized hardware mining.
- Avalanche (AVAX) is a fast-growing Layer 1 blockchain known for scalability and low transaction fees.
- Coldware (COLD) has the potential to mirror Avalanche's (AVAX) success if it expands its use cases and scales its operations effectively.
Zycrypto | 7 Apr, 2025

Embedded Finance Comes Of Age
- Embedded finance (EF) is revolutionizing global trade by simplifying access to financing for SMEs through integrations with nonfinancial platforms.
- EF, driven by APIs, blockchain, and AI, offers rapid funding processes, real-time data sharing, and automation of risk assessment.
- EF APIs like Plaid and Stripe Treasury enable real-time data sharing and instant credit decisions for embedded trade finance.
- Future Market Insights projects EF revenues to reach $291.3 billion by 2033, empowering businesses to participate in global trade.
- Companies like Shopify and FreshBooks are launching EF solutions to provide faster funding and alternative banking services to SMEs.
- Traditional financial institutions like HSBC and Standard Chartered are also embracing EF through collaborations with fintechs and new platforms.
- BNY Mellon's Trade Network Access Service simplifies trade finance for banks, improving efficiency and client service across the transactional chain.
- Fintechs like Xalts are leveraging AI to streamline trade finance tasks and enhance operational efficiency in offering embedded trade finance solutions.
- Online marketplaces such as Amazon, Alibaba, and PayPal are integrating trade finance into their ecosystems to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- As digitalization and standardization of trade documentation progress, EF's potential will continue to expand with more innovative offerings in the market.
Global Finance Magazine | 7 Apr, 2025

Standard Chartered unveils SC GPT for 70,000 employees
- Standard Chartered has launched SC GPT, a generative AI tool, to enhance productivity, innovation, and client engagement across global markets.
- SC GPT will benefit over 70,000 employees by streamlining operations, enabling smarter sales and marketing, accelerating software development, and bolstering risk management.
- The tool is developed with rigorous governance structures, aligned with the bank's responsible AI framework to eliminate bias and promote transparency.
- Standard Chartered plans to extend SC GPT to 10 additional markets and aims to lead AI adoption in the financial services sector.
HRKatha | 7 Apr, 2025

Financing The Future: Q&A With Standard Chartered’s Abbas Husain
- Abbas Husain, Standard Chartered’s global head of Infrastructure and Development Finance, discusses the firm's innovative financial solutions and commitment to sustainable development.
- Infrastructure finance is evolving with the emergence of alternative capital sources like DFIs, ECAs, infrastructure funds, and longer tenors for strategic projects.
- Regions like MENA are witnessing innovative infrastructure projects with a focus on renewable energy, desalination, wastewater treatment, and green hydrogen.
- Clean energy targets are accelerating, leading to large-scale projects in solar/wind, waste-to-energy, and battery energy storage systems.
- Anticipated trends in the infrastructure sector include increased spending on clean energy investments, AI-driven demand for data centers, and a rise in refinancing and capital market solutions.
- Investor appetite for infrastructure deals remains strong with significant interest and vast capital pools available for investment.
- Regulations play a crucial role in infrastructure finance, particularly in attracting investor capital to address funding shortfalls in developing markets and ensuring sustainable investing practices.
Global Finance Magazine | 7 Apr, 2025

5 Factors in Ethereum’s Turbulent Path Back to 2021’s $4,860
- ETH's quarter-end prices on high-volume exchanges for the last five quarters show a mixed trend with significant fluctuations.
- Ether has struggled since falling from its all-time high of $4,860 in Nov. 2021.
- Despite competition from Bitcoin, some analysts believe in Ethereum's recovery and long-term growth potential.
- Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick forecasted Ether's price to reach $10,000, highlighting long-term bullish sentiment.
- Ethereum faces challenges such as L2 Ethereum Gas Wars, Solana's meme coin dominance, and Bitcoin-focused ETF investments.
- President Trump's influence on the crypto sector and Ethereum's competition with Solana are key factors affecting Ether's price trajectory.
- Institutional traders' interest in Ethereum futures indicates a potential rally despite market uncertainties.
- Wall Street's preference for Bitcoin ETF investments over Ether adds resistance to Ethereum price gains.
- Ethereum lacks prominent supporters like Michael Saylor and Robert Kiyosaki boosting Bitcoin's social influence.
- The evolving dynamics in the cryptocurrency market pose challenges and opportunities for Ethereum's price recovery.
Cryptopotato | 6 Apr, 2025

Shailini Warrier Quits As Federal Bank's Executive Director For Entrepreneurial Opportunity
- Shalini Warrier, the executive director of Federal Bank, has resigned to pursue a potential entrepreneurial opportunity.
- Warrier has served the bank for more than 9 years and believes it's an opportune time to step out and pursue her new journey.
- The board of Federal Bank has accepted her resignation and delegated the Managing Director and CEO to decide the actual date of relieving, which will be between May 15 and May 31.
- Warrier has over 28 years of banking experience, previously working with Standard Chartered Bank across various geographies.
Bloomberg Quint | 4 Apr, 2025

Bybit Teams Up with Zodia Custody for Off-Venue Settlement Following $1.4 Billion Breach
- Bybit and Zodia Custody have partnered to provide segregated custody and off-venue settlement for Bybit's institutional clients.
- Bybit recently suffered a security breach resulting in the loss of over $1.4 billion in liquid-staked Ether and MegaETH.
- Zodia Custody's Interchange solution enables institutional clients to trade on Bybit while keeping assets in independent custody, improving security and reducing exposure to exchange-side risks.
- Zodia Custody, backed by Standard Chartered and other financial institutions, is expanding operations in Australia with an investment from NAB Ventures.
Financemagnates | 4 Apr, 2025

Avalanche To Soar 1,200% And Outperform Bitcoin By 2029: Standard Chartered
- Global banking giant Standard Chartered has published new five-year price projections for Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH).
- Standard Chartered expects the price of Avalanche (AVAX) to reach $250 by the end of 2029, representing a 1,200% increase from its current trading level of around $20.
- Bitcoin (BTC) is projected to reach $500,000 in 2028 and maintain that price through 2029.
- Standard Chartered forecasts Ethereum (ETH) to hit $7,500 by 2028, with no change anticipated in 2029.
Newsbtc | 3 Apr, 2025
Standard Chartered Believes Avalanche’s AVAX Is Well-Positioned For Massive Rally To $250 By 2029
- Standard Chartered bank predicts that Avalanche's AVAX token could surge over 10X by 2029.
- AVAX is currently priced at $17.75, and the bank believes it could reach $250 by the end of the decade.
- Standard Chartered cites Avalanche's unique approach to scaling its network and growing developer count as catalysts for the projected price increase.
- The bank also highlights Avalanche's progress in the real-world asset tokenization sector, with the launch of BlackRock's $2 billion fund on the Avalanche blockchain.
Zycrypto | 3 Apr, 2025

Piramal Finance secures $265 million in foreign borrowing
- Piramal Finance has secured $265 million in foreign borrowing.
- The facility attracted participation from four major international banks: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and HSBC.
- The company has fully hedged the borrowing to protect against currency and interest rate fluctuations.
- The funds will support expansion of lending operations, particularly targeting affordable housing and financial inclusion initiatives in Tier-2 and 3 cities.
HinduBusinessLine | 3 Apr, 2025

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Standard Chartered FAQs
When was Standard Chartered founded?
Standard Chartered was founded in 1853. The company has been operating for 172 years primarily in the Banking sector.
Where is the Standard Chartered headquarters located?
Standard Chartered is headquartered in London, England. It operates in 7 cities such as Chennai, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To explore all the office locations, visit Standard Chartered locations.
How many employees does Standard Chartered have in India?
Standard Chartered currently has more than 27,000+ employees in India. BFSI, Investments & Trading department appears to have the highest employee count in Standard Chartered based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Standard Chartered have good work-life balance?
Standard Chartered has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 4,800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 70% employees rated Standard Chartered 4 or above, while 30% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Standard Chartered work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Standard Chartered good for career growth?
Career growth at Standard Chartered is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 30% employees rated Standard Chartered 3 or below, while 70% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Standard Chartered promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Standard Chartered?
Working at Standard Chartered does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal and work satisfaction, based on 4,800+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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