Standard Chartered's recruiting process stands out for its Pymetrics games assessment — twelve short neuroscience-based games that come before any interview. Applications for 2027 intern and graduate programs typically open in late summer. Here is the timeline and how to handle each stage.
When do applications open?
Standard Chartered typically opens applications in late summer to early autumn (around August to September) for programs starting the following year. Timing varies by market — the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other hiring locations do not always open simultaneously — so check Standard Chartered's official careers page for the dates in your target market.
The firm screens on a rolling basis across most markets, so apply as soon as applications open rather than waiting.
Are applications reviewed on a rolling basis?
Yes. Standard Chartered reviews applications and issues Pymetrics invitations continuously. Because the games assessment is automated, early applicants move through the first screen quickly — but interview slots are still finite, and late applicants face a thinner pipeline.
How to apply
- Submit your online application via Standard Chartered's careers site, selecting your program and market.
- Complete the Pymetrics games. Twelve short games measuring traits like attention, risk tolerance, memory, and decision-making. You will receive the invitation by email after applying.
- Video interview. Candidates whose games results match the role profile are invited to a recorded video interview.
- Final assessment. Depending on the market, this is a final interview round or an assessment centre.
What happens after you apply
The Pymetrics invitation usually arrives soon after you submit — complete it within a few days. Unlike aptitude tests, Pymetrics games have no questions to "study" in the conventional sense, but understanding what each game measures helps you avoid careless errors: rushed clicks, inconsistent risk-taking, and obvious gaming of the system are all detectable.
Your games results are compared against the profile of successful hires for the role. Candidates who match are invited to the video interview, which covers motivation and competency questions in the standard HireVue format — short preparation time, a few minutes per answer. Final stages vary by market but typically involve interviews with the hiring team. Offers for summer programs generally follow in late autumn or early winter.
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