GTO Programme

Our programme is designed to set you up for success in your first full-time role. What you do and where you go across the breadth of our business is up to you.

What is Group Technology & Operations?

Our Group Technology & Operations (GTO) business makes the delivery of our banking operations possible across our global footprint, we provide processes, technology and project management skills to support the Bank’s 95,000 employees. Our employees use 1,000 different systems, and require user support across 85 countries. GTO is the engine of the Bank.

GTO is key to the Bank’s success and provides the foundation for our operation
GTO is powered by over 27,000 employees. It is the second largest business across the Bank globally.
The GTO business is how the bank runs; how people work, how projects come into being and how initiatives take shape.
GTO is organised around an Engineer, Build and Run model that brings technical and operational design together. The business is constantly evolving and drawing inspiration from the best-in-class product manufacturers.

What would a year on our Fast Track Programme look like?

We’ve designed a 12-month programme that will expose you to a variety of work so you can develop all the necessary skills to be successful at Standard Chartered. This is what you can expect during the year…

Our graduate opportunities are customised to the Bank in each of our geographic hubs.

Hands-On Experience - Your work will ensure you get hands-on experience across the breadth of operations. The work that you do will have a direct impact on our projects.
Working in Partnerships - Working in each of the major business areas you will be partnering with our front office teams, learning directly from our people.
Broad Learning - All of our hiring locations offer you the chance to rotate through different business areas within GTO, creating broad learning opportunities.

Applications for all graduate programmes can be completed online.

We strongly recommend that you apply early.

Hear from Graduate Alumni

Hendra Wahyu Pardhana - QA Liabilities Asst. Manager - Indonesia

“When deciding on a career path the most important thing to think about is how much learning opportunity there will be.”

I studied internationally but made the decision to return to my home country to begin my career. Being close to my family was important to me. Banking wasn’t my first career choice; I explored other industries and did an internship at an oil company.

When deciding on a career path the most important thing to think about is how much learning opportunity there will be. I was also really curious about how banks actually worked as the wheels of the economy.

Standard Chartered’s culture, and what they do within the community, is refreshing in this industry.

Since joining Standard Chartered, I’ve worked across a number of different projects. I’ve been involved in the event launch for the Breeze programme, our mobile baking app, as well as departmental process improvements and local IT projects. There’s never a dull moment!

Lina Toon - Asst Manager - Malaysia

“The decision to explore banking, which was out of my comfort zone, was one of the hardest and scariest decisions I have had to make.”

Before working in financial services, I had experience in Marketing. The decision to explore banking, which was out of my comfort zone, was one of the hardest and scariest decisions I have had to make.

I spoke to my friends who were in the banking industry. They told me that there is more to banking than just branches and bankers. It definitely opened up my eyes to the possibilities that can be explored.

Choosing to apply for Standard Chartered felt right. I am passionate when it comes to helping people with disabilities. It came naturally for me as I grew up with my sister who has cerebral palsy. Therefore Standard Chartered’s involvement in CSR activities was one of the major attractions for me.

I choose the GTO programme because I believe that in order to fully understand roles, you need to start from the operations side, by understanding what happens behind the scenes. I recently spent three months in Indonesia working together with the team to improve the communication in GTO Indonesia and data clean up which was a great experience.

Applications for all graduate programmes can be completed online.

We strongly recommend that you apply early.

How to apply

Applying for a place in one of our graduate programmes is a rewarding process.

If you're ambitious, a high performer, self-driven and keen to experience the dynamism of working in a leading international bank, then we have an opportunity for you.

What does the application process entail? What tips do you have for me?

Stage 1: Short application form through our online application system
When you’re filling out the short application form, be your authentic self. We’re looking to get an understanding of who you are as a person, reflected by the activities you’re engaged in, your education and achievements.
Stage 2: Standard Chartered Online Strengths Assessment
At this stage, we look to understand what your strengths are and what gives you energy. We believe that making the right decision about your career starts with understanding where you strengths and passion fit best. Tell us your superpower!
Stage 3: Numerical and Abstract reasoning ability tests
Approach these tests with a clear mind and just focus on doing your best.
Stage 4: Video interview
During this interview, we’re looking to get to know you better and understand who you are as a person.
Stage 5: Strengths based interview by one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists
This is a chance both for you and us to determine whether we are the right fit for each other. It’s also a good opportunity for you to also ask any questions you may have.
Stage 6: Business interview
This is the final stage of interviews. During this interview we want to find out whether you’re a right fit for the stream that you’ve applied for.

Applications for all graduate programmes can be completed online.

We strongly recommend that you apply early.