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Global Leadership Programme

As a successful international company, Standard Life is used to setting high standards in everything we do.
We’re looking for exceptional individuals to help lead the company and its people towards achieving challenging growth targets in all our chosen markets worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to be a global leader with Standard Life? If you have, our new Global Leadership Programme is designed to give you a unique career opportunity…

About our new Global Leadership Programme

For our leaders of tomorrow, our Global Leadership Programme offers an outstanding start in the right direction. The aim of the programme is to train high achieving, ambitious and talented individuals to become our leaders of the future.

So, could you be a leader of the future at Standard Life?

If you can answer ‘Yes’ to the following questions we’d like to hear from you:

  • Do you have, or expect to have, at least a 2:1 degree?
  • Are you a sharp, analytical and creative thinker who can combine intellectual rigour with practical commercial flair?
  • Are you self-motivated, ambitious and driven to succeed? 
  • Can you positively influence others through your credibility and presence?
  • Do you have unquestionable personal and business integrity?
  • Can you demonstrate outstanding collaborative team skills?
  • Can you prove to us that you have the business awareness to really make a difference in our business?
  • Is your day to day style of working efficient and effective?

In return, we can offer:

  • The chance to take ownership of real work that will make a real and tangible difference to our business.
  • A two year structured programme designed to give you experience in three or four key areas of our business, including one global facing placement.
  • A manager within our business to act as your mentor and help guide your development.
  • A company that will focus on your strengths and provide tailored training and opportunities, including the chance to study for professional qualifications.
  • The chance to be part of an organisation with the highest ethical standards in the way we treat our people and conduct our business.
  • A very competitive salary and flexible reward package that you can tailor to your individual needs.
Looking ahead

We’ve designed our Global Leadership Programme to provide you with the training, experience and development opportunities you need to fulfil your potential. The structure of the programme will help you plan and pursue your chosen career path. By then you’ll know exactly where you want your career in Standard Life to take you, and in which direction. You’ll believe in yourself that you can do it. And we’ll believe in you, too.

How to apply

For our leaders of tomorrow, our Global Leadership Programme offers an outstanding start in the right direction. When you apply, you need to be certain that you have the qualities we’re looking for and the potential to succeed at the highest level. Think you’re ready? Then apply online.


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