Standard Chartered is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data Analyst role in India

Position:

• Data Analyst
• Specialization in Risk Data Analytics
• Entry level analytics focused role within banking risk functions
• Exposure to financial data, risk indicators, and analytical reporting
• Individual contributor role with scope to collaborate across risk and analytics teams

Company:

• Standard Chartered Bank
• Global international banking organization
• Operates across retail, corporate, commercial, and institutional banking
• Known for strong governance, ethics, and risk management culture
• Presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Americas

Location:

• Chennai, India
• Office based role
• Part of India analytics and risk operations hub
• Collaboration with regional and global stakeholders

Job type:

• Permanent employment
• Full time opportunity
• Long term career role within banking analytics

Job mode:

• Onsite
• Office working model
• Collaboration driven environment

Job requisition id:

• 45625

Years of experience:

• Fresher friendly
• Entry level suitable
• 0 to 3 years acceptable depending on skill readiness

Company description:

• Standard Chartered is a global banking organization with a legacy of over 170 years
• The bank operates with a clear purpose of enabling commerce and prosperity across diverse markets
• It has a strong footprint in emerging economies while maintaining global governance standards
• The organization values responsible banking, ethical conduct, and long term sustainability
• Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in how teams are built and supported
• Employees are encouraged to challenge assumptions and think independently
• The bank combines global scale with local market understanding
• Innovation, digital adoption, and data driven decision making are key focus areas
• Standard Chartered promotes collaboration across geographies and functions
• Employees work in an environment that values integrity, courage, and accountability
• The organization actively supports employee wellbeing across mental, physical, and financial dimensions
• Learning and growth are treated as continuous priorities
• Teams are encouraged to improve systems, processes, and outcomes consistently
• The bank places strong emphasis on financial crime prevention and risk management
• It aims to create long term positive impact for clients and communities
• Employees are supported through flexible working models wherever possible
• A strong ethical framework guides everyday decisions
• Leadership encourages transparency and responsible risk taking
• Technology and analytics play a key role in business and risk strategies

Profile overview:

• This role focuses on supporting risk analytics through structured data analysis
• The Data Analyst will work with large financial and risk related datasets
• Primary responsibility involves extracting insights using SQL based querying
• The role supports risk monitoring, reporting, and analytical validation
• Collaboration with risk managers and analytics stakeholders is expected
• The analyst contributes to understanding patterns, trends, and anomalies in data
• Exposure to banking risk concepts such as credit, market, or operational risk
• Use of analytical tools to support decision making processes
• Opportunity to apply logical thinking to real world financial scenarios
• The role supports regulatory and internal risk reporting needs
• Analysts may assist in dashboard development and reporting automation
• Data quality checks and validation form part of daily responsibilities
• The role helps bridge business questions with data driven answers
• Entry level professionals gain exposure to enterprise scale data environments
• Opportunity to develop strong foundations in banking analytics
• Emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and analytical discipline
• The analyst works closely with cross functional teams
• Strong learning exposure to risk governance frameworks
• Role offers structured growth within analytics and risk functions
• Suitable for candidates aiming to build long term careers in banking analytics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in relevant discipline such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, commerce, or economics
• Masters degree is an added advantage but not mandatory
• Academic exposure to data analysis or quantitative subjects preferred
• Strong foundation in logical reasoning and problem solving
• Understanding of basic statistics concepts is helpful
• Exposure to finance or banking concepts is desirable
• Candidates with project based learning in analytics are suitable
• Academic coursework involving SQL or data tools is beneficial
• Curiosity to understand business problems through data
• Ability to learn complex systems and datasets
• Good communication skills to explain analytical outcomes
• Willingness to work in structured corporate environments
• Ethical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to follow governance and compliance standards
• Openness to continuous learning and skill improvement
• Comfort working with numbers and structured datasets
• Strong analytical thinking abilities
• Readiness to work with global teams
• Commitment to quality and accuracy in analysis

Additional info:

• Proficiency in SQL is mandatory for this role
• Python knowledge is considered a bonus skill
• Tableau experience adds value but is not compulsory
• Exposure to data engineering concepts is helpful
• Understanding of financial risk principles enhances effectiveness
• The role provides structured training and learning support
• Competitive compensation aligned with fair pay practices
• Comprehensive benefits covering health and insurance needs
• Retirement savings support provided by the organization
• Paid leave policies include annual, parental, and volunteering leave
• Flexible working policies may apply based on role requirements
• Digital wellbeing platforms are available to employees
• Access to learning platforms for skill enhancement
• Supportive culture that values inclusion and diversity
• Long term career development opportunities within the bank
• Employees are encouraged to innovate and improve processes
• Strong focus on mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Exposure to global banking standards and frameworks
• Opportunity to work on meaningful financial data problems

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