Does Standard Chartered Bank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Standard Chartered Bank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Standard Chartered Bank. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Standard Chartered Bank?

70% of Standard Chartered Bank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Standard Chartered Bank 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Standard Chartered Bank?

Manager (388) , Director (368) , Analyst (335) , Relationship Manager (325) , Associate Director (319) , Senior Manager (247) , Associate (243) , Business Analyst (178) , Intern (152) , Assistant Manager (138) , Senior Analyst (132) , Executive Director (118) , Specialist (112) , Associate Manager (105) , Senior Officer (105)

What are the pros of working at Standard Chartered Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Good Work Life Balance and Pay" ((in 1061 reviews)); "2. Very good culture that will help you to grow if you put in the effort" ((in 730 reviews)); "Benefits are good and generous" ((in 541 reviews)); "Like most companies the people are nice and helpful" ((in 443 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and collaborative" ((in 326 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Standard Chartered Bank according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries: Some say salaries are low and it's difficult to get promotions." ((in 300 reviews)); "Stock outlook is doubtful and strategy change/restructure management is poor." ((in 294 reviews)); "Extended working hours depending upon the situation" ((in 204 reviews)); "Very condescending and bad manager." ((in 134 reviews)); "Bad senior Management that doesn't care whether if you die working resulting in employees acting like they are working when senior management is around." ((in 73 reviews))

What are employees saying about Standard Chartered Bank layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Standard Chartered Bank layoffs and their outlook for job security at Standard Chartered Bank in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Standard Chartered Bank locations?

Paris , Nice , Valence , Foissy

Standard Chartered Bank reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(11,031 total reviews)

Bill Winters

78% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Standard Chartered Bank has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 11,031 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).

Reviews by job title

11K reviews

1.0

Dec 18, 2014

Massive changes with little thoughts and clear direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had the opportunity to experience the HFG days where the values were lived. Above avg health coverage. Above avg salary.

Cons

Slow promotion Massive changes and restructuring No idea what the top is thinking

4.0

Dec 17, 2014

International and committed to talent development

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Genuine focus on emerging markets, and helping employees build a career.

Cons

Culture has increasingly become more self centred as more Wholesale Banking leaders have taken the reigns.

2.0

Dec 14, 2014

Management fails to adhere to contractual terms

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

# Vibrant working environment, possibly one of the, if not the most international offices around # Excellent non-monetary benefits # Poised to out-perform due to extensive presence in emerging markets

Cons

# Management fails to adhere to contractual terms # Below industry monetary remuneration package for entry-level positions # Poor Gen-Y engagement # Lack of transparency (in terms of strategic decisions from upper management)

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Jobs at Standard Chartered Bank

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, US and Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Client Implementation Specialist

Loan Closer, Middle Office Credit

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