Recent Want Ads (I): Standard Chartered

Source: http://www.igrc.org/pages/detail/2100

I will go to check the websites of biggest players in Chinese commercial bank industry about recent want ads for fresh graduate students and re-post them in my blog. Most large commercial banks in China will start their campus recruitment process from late August or early September, today's want ads is from an early starter: Standard Chartered.

Standard Chartered (Wholesale Bank International Graduate Programme)

About the programme

This 12-month focused programme is designed to develop the broad technical foundation, relevant specialist depth, organisational awareness and leadership skills required for a rewarding career in Wholesale Banking.

Your first year with us consists of four rotations, supported by close and regular interaction with senior leaders, to provide:

• Relevant real world experience that will help you to perform and excel early in your career
• A deep understanding of our international business through day-to-day interactions with cross-border teams
• Exposure to different cultures and new ways of thinking through working with global teams
• An accelerated career trajectory through the rapid development of specialist skills, knowledge and expertise
• International job opportunities

Programme streams

Graduates can select from one of four streams - Coverage & Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Principal Finance or Transaction Banking.

The programme structure is tailored to the stream you select. Regardless of the stream you choose, all graduates will:

• Attend the International Induction Programme (IIP) held in Kuala Lumpur
• Be deployed to a real role at the end of year one, immediately putting what you've learned into practice
• Receive foundation leadership development to help you navigate and progress within our organisation
• Be given the time and financial support to complete the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification. 

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 coach and guide your personal and professional development.

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

Qualification for success

Success in Wholesale Banking requires many qualities. You must be driven and have a great attitude, making

yourself a valued member of a high performance team. You'll need to be great at building relationships and have the confidence to work with high-profile global clients. You should be able to think strategically, easily connecting the dots between the challenge and the solution.

Energy and stamina are vital, as is a cool head in a fast-paced environment. And to cap it all off you must by highly numerate and analytical.