Recent Want Ads (X): Standard Charted Specialist Functions International Graduate Programme

Source: http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/01/22/12-things-successful-people-do-differently/

Our customer and client facing teams couldn't do their jobs without the support of our Specialist Functions. They provide the infrastructure critical to our day-to-day business, and the expertise needed to shape the future of the Bank.

Whether it's supporting our 85,000 staff, managing our 2,500 buildings or protecting our assets worth in excess of USD517 billion, our Specialist Functions ensure the efficient operation of the Bank.

About the programme

This programme is offered in three key areas - Corporate Real Estate Services, Group Internal Audit and Human Resources.

On this programme you will complete focused rotations and be supported by close and regular interaction with senior leaders. We will provide:

• Real life experience that will help you to hit the ground running
• A deep appreciation for the international nature of our business through day-to-day interactions with cross border teams
• Exposure to different cultures and new ways of thinking through our global teams
• Career acceleration through an intense focus on strictly relevant areas.

Programme streams

Graduates can select from one of three Specialist Functions - Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES), Group Internal Audit (GIA) or Human Resources.

The programme structure will vary depending on which function you select. However, all graduates will:

• Attend the International Induction Programme (IIP) held in Kuala Lumpur
• Attend an induction specific to your chosen function following the IIP
• Undertake an 18-month programme of rotations to build breadth of knowledge across your chosen function. 

You'll also be supported with:

• A dedicated Graduate Development Manager to guide you through the programme
• Regular one-on-one reviews designed to track your progress and performance
• A mentor to help guide you and help bring their expertise to bear on your development and day-to-day decision-making.

It's important to choose the Specialist Function which best reflects your skills, interests and ambitions.

Corporate Real Estate Services (CRES) develops, maintains and protects all aspects of the Bank's infrastructure and corporate real estate portfolio for the benefit of both staff and customers. In addition to Asset Management, Project Management and Facilities Management, CRES is also responsible for Security, Business Continuity, and Health Safety & the Environment.

CRES manages a portfolio of more than 2,500 buildings in 71 markets across the globe.

Rotations:

Rotation 1 - CRES Operations

During this rotation, you will gain an understanding of the role of the Country Operations team, developing skills around transaction management, project management and facilities management, as well as CRES core activities.

Rotation 2 - CRES Risk

During this rotation you will be assigned to one of the three CRES Risk teams - Business Continuity Management, Health Safety & the Environment or Security - where you will learn fundamentals associated with governance, approval and management processes.

Rotation 3 - CRES Real Estate

Build knowledge and skills around the key CRES customers, global real estate markets, and the Project Management Office.

Rotation 4 - Project

Assigned to a live CRES project to build skills and knowledge in areas specific to the project along with general project management and budgetary understanding.

Recent Want Ads (IX): Standard Charted Consumer Bank International Graduate Programme

Source: http://www.standardchartered.com/en/careers/graduates/international-graduate-programme/index.html

The Consumer Bank serves the needs of 13 million retail customers, including small and medium-sized businesses through a network of over 1,700 branches and 5,600 ATMs in 71 countries.

About the programme

It's an 18-month broad-based programme designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to quickly move into a leadership position. Whether it's leading a team, running a budget or delivering transformational change for our customers, we expect you to lead as soon as you graduate.

During the programme you'll develop:

• A broad understanding of every aspect of the Consumer Bank - from risk to products, and everything in between.
• People management skills to equip you to lead diverse teams with an unwavering commitment to serving the needs of our customers.
• Business management skills that enable you to see the big picture, and also give you the skills needed to dive into the detail if required.

To prepare you for a demanding role as a future leader we'll teach you how a retail bank works - from how to identify and mitigate risk to product innovation, to aligning the operations of the business behind our strategic intent. By teaming you up with our best senior leaders, you will build the management skills necessary to run the business, shape our agenda and lead diverse teams in some of the world's most dynamic markets.

And we'll stand right behind you, supporting you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge covering every aspect of our Consumer Banking business.

Programme structure

The programme content changes each year to keep pace with our strategy and the current environment, though you can expect to take part in:

• A demanding academic programme to learn the fundamentals of retail banking
• A programme of rotations in the core component parts of our business
• Technical training delivered by experts in-country
• An action learning programme solving real business challenges.

Academic Programme

The first academic programme is held in Kuala Lumpur, directly following the International Induction Programme (IIP). The second is held in Singapore towards the end of your first year, giving you an opportunity to reconnect with graduates from across the globe.

Here you'll learn the fundamentals of retail banking and receive leadership development training to support your transition into a permanent role

Rotations

On return to your home office you will commence rotations covering all aspects of the Consumer Bank:

Rotation 1 - RiskSpend four months learning about our governance and decision making processes.

Rotation 2 - ProductIn your next four month rotation, learn about the features and benefits of different products in our portfolio, and get involved in product development.

Rotation 3 - OperationsFocus the next four months of your rotation on improvements to productivity, service and quality

Rotation 4 - Front LineSpend six months applying the knowledge you have gained. Experience the customer first hand and learn the skills needed to build deep and lasting relationships.

Development

To complement this on the job learning, you'll also take part in technical training to develop your understanding of the mechanics of different products within the Consumer Banking portfolio.

During the Action Learning Programme we offer our best and brightest the opportunity to make a real difference by helping us shape the future of the Bank by working in teams to address real business challenges. Just like last year's winners who are developing a radical microfinance portal, the winning team will have the opportunity to take their idea from concept to market.

Recent Want Ads (VIII): Standard Charted Consumer Bank Fast Track Programme

Source: http://cfcedge.exbdblogs.com/tag/networked-banking/

The Consumer Bank serves the needs of 13 million retail customers, including small and medium-sized businesses through a network of over 1,700 branches and 5,600 ATMs in 71 countries.

About the programme

Want to become a world-class banker? You've come to the right place. Through our Consumer Bank Fast Track programme we'll support you as you:

• Develop into a world-class banker, perfecting your relationship management skills
• Perform and shine in a key revenue generating role with one of our most valued business lines targeted at the high value client segments
• Fly high. Your exceptional attitude and performance will hold you in good stead as you take your first step on an exciting career journey with us.

Programme structure

We're committed to accelerating your success as a world-class banker. The training you receive as part of this programme is internationally recognised as some of the best in the world.

Rotations

The programme is comprised of a number of job rotations to provide you with an understanding of end-to-end retail banking:

Rotation 1 - Branch Operations Gain an understanding of the collaboration between branch and operations, and focus on service, productivity and quality in this two month rotation.

Rotation 2 - Credit Risk During this two months you will learn how we collate and use data in the decision making process.

Rotation 3 - Product Get involved in customer-centric product development and spend two months learning about our different products.

During the final rotation, lasting six to 12 months, you will take on a customer facing role, becoming skilled at customer relationship management. You'll seek to understand your customers' needs, bringing together comprehensive and bespoke solutions to meet their requirements.

The time taken to complete this final rotation is up to you. The motivation and drive you bring to your performance will determine how fast you rise.

Experiential Learning

Our Day One Readiness programme allows you to tackle real challenges and devise practical solutions in a simulated branch environment. You'll learn the skills you need to be competent and confident right from the start

Experiential Learning

The Graduate Development Manager and Rotation Manager will oversee your moves through the different parts of the business. You'll also be supported by a Fast Track sponsor, a senior manager from within Consumer Banking. They will provide you with support and insights into how you can accelerate your development.

People Assessment: The Unexpected Obstacle on Your Banking Career Path

Source: http://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/emea-recruitment-assessment-centers/

If you are willing to get a job in Chinese Banking Industry, you might have done plenty of preparations on online applications, open questions, logic tests, numerical tests, verbal tests and job interviews. But there is one node in the Chinese banking recruitment process that you can hardly prepare: The People Assessment or PA.

To put it simply, People Assessment test is a way companies used to evaluate your personality and professional style. Normally, you will be presented with a series of 6 statements across 36 screens and asked your opinions about those statements. There is no right or wrong answers to those statements and different company will have different criteria to evaluate your answers. During the test, there is also no time limit for the test but you should work quickly and accurately.

The reason PA is difficult and tricky is you can hardly find a right answers to those statements and most companies will weed out a lot of candidates after PA test. So a probable way to kind of prepare for the test is to understand the company culture before taking the actual PA test.

Here are several examples to illustrate you what PA test looks like:

At the beginning, you will get 6 statements in one screen, you can choose your level of agreement of each statement by clicking on the round buttons next to each statements.

If you chose two or more than two statements with the same level of agreement, then you need to choose your preference again as the one most like you and the one least like you. Just like the picture showing below:

Normally there will be 30 to 50 statements in total and 6 to 10 questions in each statement. So it will take you up to 2 hours to complete the whole Assessment. Are you ready?

Logic Test in Chinese Banks' Recruitment

Source: http://www.smart-kit.com/s637/happy-people-logic-picture-puzzle/

Today I will share with you the logic tests you will encounter if you apply for a job from a Chinese commercial bank. Usually you will encounter this type of test after your online application. The company will screen your resume and personal information and then send you invitation to the test if you pass the first round resume screening.

Don't think logic test as something horrible and complected, it is nothing more than some simple graphic interpretation and deduction. Here I will show you four types of logic test questions you might encounter in your future application.

Type 1: Choose the one that is different 

Each puzzle in this section has five figures in a row. Choose the one that is different and does not belong with the other four. Mouse click on your choice and then click NEXT. You have three minutes. Keep going through the puzzles until the time is up.

Here are several examples of this type of puzzle:

Type 2: Choose two that are different 

Chose the two figures that do not belong with the other three. Click on those two, then click NEXT.

Examples of this type of puzzles:

Type 3: Choose one to complete the series

Each puzzle has three figures in a row and one empty box. Choose the figure from below that best complete the series and fits in the empty box.

Examples:

Type 4: Choose one to complete the pattern

Each puzzle has figures that form a pattern, plus one empty box. Choose the figure from below that best completes the pattern and fits in the empty box.

Examples:

Next time I will talk about the Person Assessment test in the banking recruitment process.

Standard Chartered Online Application Process

Source: http://loosenyourwhitecollar.com/2012/05/17/practical-tactical-thursday-the-online-application-hack/

In my last post I mentioned about recent opportunity from Standard Chartered Chinese Branch. So yesterday I did a test to go through the online application process of SC. Here is the summary and whole process.

Step 1: register as a new users:

Step 2: Fill in your personal information 

Notice that on your left hand side there is a list of processes you need to go through, you can always jump to each of them or jump back to your previous process.

Step 3: Pre-University Qualifications

Step 4: University Qualifications

One thing needs to be cautious is if you have a post graduate degree, you should check the box at the bottom of this page and then the system will redirect you to another university qualifications page in which you can fill in your post graduate degree information.

Step 5: Professional Qualification

Step 6: Work Experience

Step 7: Language

Step 8: Application Source

Last Step: Equal Opportunities:

That's it! Then click "submit" to finish the online application process. Next time I will talk about the next step after online application: Logic test.

Recent Want Ads (VII): Standard Chartered Internship 2012

Source: http://www.blastmedia.com/blog/

Internship is another potential golden way to get you into a full-time position. So in today's post I will share with you two internship opportunity in Standard Chartered.


Position 1: Wholesale Banking Legal Department - Intern


Position: Intern

Department: Wholesale Banking Legal

Requirement: 

1. Current University student, graduate in 2013
2. Good command of English
3. Quick learner
4. Law major is preferred
5. 3-4 working days per week
6. Stable personality, 6 months Internship period at least


Start your career path with bank. Action now.

The step for our online assessment test is :

1) Visit: http://www.standardchartered.com/en/careers/graduates/apply/index.html
2) Choose “Apply Online”
3) Select Country as “China” & program as “Intern” & business function as” HR”
4) It will have 4 Intern programs for now and you are supposed to choose HR and submit application.
5) The test link will be sent to you several hours later completed application
6) Once you complete the registration, please send back the information as below to E-mail address: Grad.China@sc.com 
So we can help to track your progress.

A. Registered E-mail address: 
B. Registered First name:
C. Registered Last name:


Position 2: Group Technology and Operations Intern


Position: GTO Intern

Application Process:
Visit：http://www.standardchartered.com/en/careers/graduates/index.html
Graduates---Internship---Apply Now---Search Intern Position: Country "China"; Program "Intern", Business Function "Technology and Operations"---Search

Intern Positions are available in below cities:
Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen.

Key Responsibility: 

1. To support Trade, CMS and counter related transactions, and liaison between customers and Hub Centre to deliver efficient services to clients.
2. Strictly follow Trade, CMS and cash counter DOI and JD, ensure the implementation of internal policy and compliance of regulatory requirements.
3. Timely and accurate resolution to all customer enquiries on Trade, CMS and cash counter related services and products.
4. Other supporting work assigned by Line Manager.

Requirement:
1. Good command of both written and spoken English 
2. Good computer skills
3. Proactive and detail-oriented working attitude
3. At least 3.5 working days per week.
4. Available for 6 month internship is perferred. 
5. Relevant working experience in Financial Institutions is highly preferred