Standard Chartered US earns Great Place to Work Certification™ for third consecutive year

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standard Chartered U.S. (the “Bank”) is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified for a third year in a row. Based entirely on employee feedback, 81% of respondents recognized the Bank as a great place to work -- a significantly positive result when compared to the average of 57% of employees responding similarly at a typical U.S. company.

Respondents indicated that the Bank’s diversity, benefits, and its people were key differentiators. Additional highlights include:

• Flexibility: 91% stating that they can take time off work when it’s necessary
• Facilities: 89% recognized that the facilities contributed to a good working environment
• Community engagement: 88% feeling good about how the Bank contributes to the community

“We are extremely proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the third consecutive year. This recognition is testament to our steadfast commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues can bring their best to work while building a franchise that delivers the needs of our clients, colleagues, and communities,” said Steven Cranwell, CEO and Regional Head of Client Coverage at Standard Chartered Americas. “Employee engagement underpins business success, and we will continue to invest in a culture where everyone can thrive and live out the Bank’s purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.”

“Great Place to Work Certification isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Standard Chartered is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”

Standard Chartered U.S. is also a Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplace, Best Company for Dads and Multicultural Women. Visit our Careers page to learn more about a work environment where you can make an impact and advance your skills and abilities.

About Standard Chartered

We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 59 of the world’s most dynamic markets, and serving clients in a further 85. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.

Our history in the US dates back to 1902, and we are currently present in eight locations throughout the Americas. Our Americas franchise focuses on financial institutions and select corporates and plays a key role in facilitating trade and investment flows between the Americas and Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.

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