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Standard Chartered
3.6
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Standard Chartered Reviews
Updated 8 Apr, 2025
Overall Rating
3.6/5
based on 4.8k reviews
5% below industry's average
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5
2.1k (42.8%)
4
1.3k (26.8%)
3
671 (14%)
2
289 (6%)
1
502 (10.4%)
Category Ratings
3.7
Job Security
3.6
Work-Life Balance
3.5
Company Culture
3.4
Salary
3.4
Skill Development
3.3
Work Satisfaction
3.0
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Workplace insights
Hybrid
79% employees reported
Monday to Friday
71% employees reported
Flexible timing
62% employees reported
No travel
62% employees reported
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Gender based rating
3.6
Rated by Women
1.5k reviews
3.6
Rated by Men
3.1k reviews
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Detailed Standard Chartered Employee Reviews
Likes: It all depends on manger & VP if these people are good , your are on right track or else no comments.
SCB is good.
Dislikes: I have joined in SCB as Analyst- risk initiation and approval (credit analyst)
Country: SCB -GBS India (CPBB)
Unit : Credit initiation
Supported country bank operations : UAE , Kenya
My humble request don’t join this unit if you are fresher or experienced, especially CI unit
1 . You need work monthly 3 Saturdays Atleast you won’... Read More
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Standard Chartered is a really good group too work with if you are on the bank side. The benefits and work culture is fast paced and the entire culture is advanced.
Dislikes: The Standard Chartered group culture is very refined and thought through well for employees but Securities as such the management is not really aware of the human resources there are old line managers who barely work and yet are there at the job but the people who work or try to bring change aren't really given any chance. The proces... Read More
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday
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Likes: The leave policy is the best thing about Standard Chartered Bank. All the employees should take 10 days block leaves as per company norms across all the regions.
The internal movement is hassle free here if we complete 12 months in the current role. Only thing is we should develop the contacts.
Dislikes: Work culture is really like typical Indian culture. Hiarachy and the office environment across the bank is very bad. People will respect you based on the Grade you are in. The respect will be given only if we are AVP or VP positions. When it comes to new comers, the existing employees literally play with the new employees because the... Read More
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Work life balance, company culture, shift allowance and bonus
Dislikes: Pay can be better, need better opportunities and promotions.
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Dislikes: No hike for last 2 years and it seems the same will continue next year and job security is reducing recent years. So much pressure on work without hike
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Likes: Leave policy is good . There is block leave policy which is also very good Dislikes: Internal politics , favouritism . Zero hike back to back 3years . You will get promotion only if you are favourite to manager.
Work culture is too bad
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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View AllLikes: None Dislikes: Culture is ruined by employees who have been working since ages
Little room for innovation and change
No learning and heavy politics
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Likes: No pros Dislikes: No work life balance
Favouritism by your line managers
Work as a labour and dont expect any hikes
No salary increment
Very less bonus
No shift timings
Weekend work
Manager will call and threaten you
Physically and mentally demotivating
Work Details
Work timings: Strict Timings
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Organization was very good till 2023 but in the last one year it went horrible Dislikes: In the last one year decision taken by the top management was horrible no one has a clarity on what they are doing. Dont join standard chartered. 
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
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Likes: The company was good two years back i.e. until 2023. Good projects and managed work life balances even in the tough times.
But we have flexible hybrid model which is good at SCB GBS Pvt Ltd Dislikes: Last two years no promotions, no increments. no replacements for the employees who left company. Salaries are very low and no difference between the people who are working and not working, just looking into the packages of the employee and if he/she has less package simply trying to bring u p them to market margin iwthout considering... Read More
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Above reason
Dislikes: In previous each and evry deportment have one HR, if we facing any issue or thought will raise question, eg: in previous any one resigned the job hr will contact the employees will ask the reason for resigned the job, but when I resigned the job HR didn't contact me....
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Nothing Dislikes: Everything. Worst culture, no work life balance, will have to work more than 14 hours a day, no hike from last 2 years. not recommended at all
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Please don't join this company suddenly they will say we are layoff. While giving the incentive.Before joining this company please think atleast twice. Dislikes: Don't spoil your career by joining this company
Work Details
Work timings: Flexible Timings
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Company is moving towards open source API based application.
Good health insurance policy.
Dislikes: No hike happened for 2023 & 2024.
Company expection is do work of 40 hrs in 4 hrs.
Company is only concerned on cost cutting from past 2 years. At this point of time it's big no to join this company
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Basically an Excellent company.
All policies are really good
Very good Leave Policy Dislikes: Biased Management.
Unnecessary Digitization of all process.
Poor Skill development programmes.
Poor Hikes in compensation.
Tamil influence.
Too early pickup of Transport.
Weekend Support.
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.
Likes: Employee Concern and Well being and fitness is addressed.
Compensations have been good so far.
The tech stack for individual contributors is good
Dislikes: Probably some good people leadership roles and skills can be appreciated more.
Oflate Job Security is becoming a concern
Likes: There are a lot of learning opportunities if you find the right team Dislikes: The pay is low, there is no growth- no hike, no promotion, for entire departments for years. There is a lot of work pressure and work hours are too long.
Work Details
Work timings: Flexible Timings
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Company policies are followed in letter and spirit. Implementation of internal policies is done with utmost professionalism. Lot of check and balances are there so that there is no room to bypass such policies. Dislikes: Personal growth, work life balance, remuneration as per market standards - these factors are not given slightest of importance by department heads.
Lack of support from seniors and blame game when things go wrong.
Internal politics has reached to the levels of toxicity. Some innocent employees are even victims of vendetta politics.
Work Details
Work days: Alternate Saturday off (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: Lady employees are safe to work Dislikes: No hike. No recognition.. lots of partiality about staffs... If u highlight anything respective employee will b targetted and will b punished either by not giving hike or by putting them under PIP... Have undergone much and not voicing out anything to keep myself safe...
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)
Likes: Standard Chartered is definitely a great place to start and grow in your career. The Company offers a very good work life balance and it's culture is something you can look forward to!!
Dislikes: Hike/salary is very much low compared to market standards. Very less promotions and appraisals.
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: You can balance your work life and personal life here.
Dislikes: Dislike about permotion and increament pattern of bank . HR is not strong here who take the decision right manner .
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
Likes: It's good to be working with Standard Chartered Bank with WFH. Work is there but there is shift allowance for day and night, plus cabs. India Trade is bad. Best are US and UK shift process.
Dislikes: Need to improve flexibility for outstation candidates.
Work Details
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Is Standard Chartered a good place to work for?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 from over 4.8k employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have an average experience working at Standard Chartered.
Job Security holds the highest rating at 3.7, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.0.
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How does Standard Chartered’s employee rating compare to the industry average?
Standard Chartered's employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 is below the industry average of 3.8 out of 5 for companies within the Banking sector. This rating suggests that Standard Chartered faces some challenges in employee satisfaction compared to its industry peers. It indicates that while Standard Chartered performs relatively well, there may be specific areas where improvements could be made to better align with or exceed the industry standard.
Does Standard Chartered pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Standard Chartered employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.4 out of 5, based on 4.8k reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Standard Chartered salaries
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How is the work culture at Standard Chartered?
Work culture at Standard Chartered is rated 3.5 out of 5 by 4.8k employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas.To read reviews specifically about work culture at Standard Chartered,
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How is the job security at Standard Chartered?
Based on 4.8k reviews on AmbitionBox, Standard Chartered employees rate job security at 3.7 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Standard Chartered. To read reviews about job security at Standard Chartered,
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Is work from home available at Standard Chartered?
According to AmbitionBox, 2% of Standard Chartered employees work from home permanently, 19% work from the office, and 79% follow a hybrid model, based on 733 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance,
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Employee Benefits at Standard Chartered
Office cab/shuttle
132 total responses
International/On-site exposure
31 total responses
Free meal
16 total responses
Paternity leaves
3 total responses
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