Careers in the UAE

In the UAE, we opened our first branch in 1958 in Sharjah, and for over 65 years, Standard Chartered has proudly been an integral part of the UAE's landscape, serving customers and clients while supporting their growth and prosperity. Leveraging the UAE's strategic position at the crossroads of major global trade routes, along with our extensive expertise and international network, we are uniquely positioned to connect the East and the West, facilitating opportunities and fostering economic development. We are running all of our regional businesses from the UAE hub, along with some of our global business, such as the Islamic Banking arm, Standard Chartered Saadiq. Our offices are strategically located at the heart of Dubai's financial district (Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Downtown Dubai) and in Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), and our branches can be found in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain. Career growth We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities and each other. And we're on a journey to innovate and transform, with the employee experience at the heart of our evolution. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better. Why join our team? We offer flexible working arrangements, and our offices are based in the heart of each city's financial district. You'll join a truly diverse team of over 1400 colleagues representing 70 nationalities. Our diverse client portfolio will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a truly global organisation. Our teams are friendly, collaborative and embody our Valued Behaviour of Better Together. Giving back We aim to give something back to the communities we operate in. One of the ways we do it is by partnering up with inspirational people, projects, and events. Women in Tech Our Women in Tech accelerator programme offers women entrepreneurs a unique platform to unleash their potential, overcome barriers, and accelerate their business venture. This programme in the UAE has been introduced in 2019 and has already accelerated 37 female-owned tech businesses. Employee Volunteering Employee Volunteering is a very rewarding experience, every colleague is offered three days of volunteering leave each year allowing them to support their local community, build relationships with colleagues and learn new skills.

In the UAE, we opened our first branch in 1958 in Sharjah, and for over 65 years, Standard Chartered has proudly been an integral part of the UAE's landscape, serving customers and clients while supporting their growth and prosperity. Leveraging the UAE's strategic position at the crossroads of major global trade routes, along with our extensive expertise and international network, we are uniquely positioned to connect the East and the West, facilitating opportunities and fostering economic development.