Wealth and Retail Banking Graduate Programme UAEN only 2026

About the role

Join Standard Chartered's 12-month Wealth and Retail Banking Graduate Programme in Dubai, designed to develop skills through real projects, mentoring, and global collaboration. Focus on affluent and emerging affluent clients with opportunities across banking, wealth solutions, digital banking, and analytics.

Programme Highlights

• 12-month structured graduate programme combining classroom training and hands-on experience.
• Work with diverse teams and experienced leaders globally.
• Develop technical expertise and professional skills.
• Early responsibilities with extensive cross-team connections.
• Focus areas include Affluent Banking, Wealth Solutions, Digital Banking, and Bancassurance Analytics.

Team and Business Focus

• Serve over 13 million individuals and small businesses, focusing on affluent segments.
• Manage wealth journeys from emerging affluent to private banking clients.
• Operate across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with strong local and international presence.
• Offer products including deposits, payments, financing, advisory, investments, and bancassurance.

Candidate Requirements

• Final year students able to start full-time employment in July 2026.
• Strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement.
• Team players with agility, resilience, and analytical thinking.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Permanent legal right to work in UAE; priority given to UAE nationals.
• Applicants from all degree disciplines and diverse backgrounds encouraged.

Key Dates and Application

• Assessment centres scheduled for November 2025.
• Programme start date in July 2026.
• Visa sponsorship considered for UK and UAE candidates.
• Priority given to UAE nationals for UAE positions.

Benefits and Culture

• Competitive salary and benefits supporting mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.
• Retirement savings, medical and life insurance with flexible benefits.
• Generous time-off including parental leave, sabbatical, and volunteering days.
• Flexible working options with home and office-based patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support via digital platforms and employee assistance programs.
• Inclusive, values-driven organisation celebrating diversity and inclusion.