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Standard Chartered Bank

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Standard Chartered Bank reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(11,024 total reviews)
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Bill Winters

78% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Standard Chartered Bank has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 11,024 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Standard Chartered Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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11K reviews
4.0
Jan 1, 2024

Good working place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to learn, good benefits, good networking, good pay

Cons

Some managers could be improved

3.0
Dec 10, 2023

Do your research about your line manager before you join

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Your provided points highlight positive aspects of a workplace: 1. Generous Paternity Leave - Offering 20 weeks of paternity leave demonstrates a commitment to supporting employees during important family moments. 2. Staff Discounts for Brands - Providing staff discounts for various brands contributes to employee perks and satisfaction. 3. Comprehensive Leave Policies - Offering 25 days of leave, along with family care leave and voluntary leave, shows consideration for work-life balance and personal needs. 4. Strong Career Progression Opportunities - Emphasizing good career progression suggests that employees have opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.

Cons

1. Overreliance on Foreign Talents - The company appears to heavily hire foreign talents, particularly from India, with a concentration in Group Management. 2. Senior Management Challenges - Some senior management in Group Management lack relevant experience and focus primarily on cost and outsourcing. - Job security concerns are raised, suggesting potential redundancies with replacements from GBS hubs. 3. Inadequate Transformation Efforts - Over the years, the company's transformation efforts are criticized for being poor, and there's uncertainty following the departure of the person in charge. 4. High Turnover of Experienced Professionals - Notable departures of experienced professionals, spanning Group, Regional, and Country levels, raise concerns about the organization's ability to retain talent. 5. Outdated Processes and Guidelines - The presence of too many processes and outdated guidance and process notes indicate a need for streamlining and updating. 6. Insufficient Technology Investment - The company appears to invest less in technology, highlighting a potential gap in staying competitive and efficient.

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