2023 – Graduate – Client Coverage null

About Standard Chartered Malaysia

Standard Chartered Malaysia has always taken immense pride in the distinction of being Malaysia’s first and oldest bank. Its presence in the country goes back to 1875 when its first branch was opened at Beach Street, Penang. Over the years, it has remained firmly committed to the nation and its growth. Locally incorporated as Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad on 29 February 1984, they have to date over 8,000 employees for their Malaysian operations, a global shared service centre Standard Chartered Global Business Services (GBS), a subsidiary Price Solutions, an offshore facility in Labuan, and head office at Equatorial Plaza in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

The Bank provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services including retail, corporate and institutional banking, serving individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as corporates and institutions. Its Islamic banking subsidiary, Standard Chartered Saadiq, plays a key role in supporting international Islamic financing corridors. They were the first bank to establish a global operations hub in Malaysia. Together with sites in India, China and Poland, GBS Malaysia supports the group’s operations in 59 markets around the world, providing its clients globally with secure and reliable banking services using state-of-the-art digital technology.

As a bank that has grown with the country over the years, they have a deep obligation to help facilitate and contribute to Malaysia’s growth in line with its purpose of driving commerce and prosperity through its unique diversity. Their brand promise – Here for good – intends to demonstrate how they can be a force for good by promoting economic activity that has a positive social impact.

The programme provides a comprehensive grounding in corporate and commercial banking.

Your Role

Client Coverage team, Commercial, Corporate and Institutional Banking (CCIB)

Standard Chartered is responsible for leading the development and management of its CCIB client relationships globally. It serves corporate, public sector, financial institutions, and investor clients by offering bespoke solutions and world-class products and services in collaboration with its product partners spanning transaction banking, financial markets, digital channels and data analytics, as well as operations and technology. With a longstanding history and global footprint covering the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Standard Chartered is clients’ trusted banking partner.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work directly with a diverse range of business and corporate customers alongside Corporate, Financial Institutions and Commercial Bankers.

Training, Development & Rotations 

What you’ll do over 18 months

• Induction – these are classroom sessions, case studies, and tailored technical training split by business functions.
• 12-month training rotation – you’ll spend five months in your focus area and go on to broaden your experience with two months of rotations in Financial Markets, Transaction Banking and Risk.
• 6-month business rotation – your last rotation will be six months in your focus area within CCIB Client Coverage. It’s your opportunity to find the team you fit into best and begin your Standard Chartered career.

You’ll be able to explore how your skills can adapt to different areas of Standard Chartered business while developing new skills to help kick-start your career in the CCIB Client Coverage.

Compensation & benefits

The average salary for a fresh graduate ranges from MYR 50,000  to MYR 54,000 app.( Source: Glassdoor )

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Time-off
• A continuous learning
• Proactive well-being support
• Support for well-being challenges
• Being part of an inclusive culture

Career Progression

At the end of your 18-month programme, you’ll join a role within the Standard Chartered CCIB Client Coverage team. Areas include:

• Credit Analysis
• Relationship Management
• Client Management

Work-Life Balance

The company provides career growth and work-life balance. The cross-functional team coordination was extremely strong, enabling the company's smooth working: good work-life balance, no pressure.

Employee well-being is an area is of great importance when it comes to building work-life balance. Workplace wellness programmes not only boost employee well-being but also make business sense. They help organisations with staff retention — particularly when it comes to one group in particular.

At Standard Chartered, they understand that new parents need time to rest and bond with their baby, which is why they believe in longer paid parental leave and making the transition back to work a smoother process including customised working hours and the ability to work from home.

Culture & Vibe

To have a purpose is not enough, you have to be your purpose.  Standard Chartered is committed to driving prosperity and has big ambitions to support global trade and investment and help companies and customers.

Standard Chartered can offer unrivalled opportunities to work with people from many different cultures and backgrounds and build relationships and partnerships on a global stage.SC  believes this diversity sets them apart. It allows them to listen to new ideas, challenge each other’s viewpoints, unlock innovation and help all to reach their full potential.

Standard Chartered's purpose: is ‘to drive commerce and prosperity through the unique diversity’ together with the brand promise: to be ‘here for good’ is achieved by how each lives the valued behaviours. 

They were defined by all of SC, they shape the culture and reflect what SC expect of ourselves and each other. When you work with SC, you’ll see how SC value difference and advocate inclusion. 

About You

For Graduate Programme, you must 

• Be in your final year of study for a university degree or higher, or have graduated in the last two years, and 
• Have the permanent legal right to work in the country you’re applying to 

Exceptions 

• For the UK and UAE, Standard Chartered will consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship, but in the UAE, priority will be given to UAE nationals.
• For graduate roles in the US, Standard Chartered will not consider applications from candidates seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) employment.

How to Apply

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