Standard Chartered is a market-leading financial service brand in Sierra Leone. The bank has been operating in Sierra Leone since 1894. In Sierra Leone, our business serves two client segments in three regions, supported by six global functions. We have operated in the country for over 125 years operating in Freetown, with the country’s first Agency Branch in Cline Town.

Standard Chartered aspires to be the best international bank for its customers in Sierra Leone. Our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise Here for Good. Our operations reflect Our Purpose, which is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity. We are present in 60 markets and serve clients in a further 85.

We have a sustainable approach to business and strive to achieve the highest standards of conduct. Our business model and strategy are built to capture the opportunities inherent in our unique footprint through deep relationships with clients in the Sierra Leone market. Developing these relationships means using both our tangible and intangible resources in a sustainable and responsible manner, deploying them to achieve profit and returns.

The Bank derives more than 70 percent of its operating income and profits from FX income and has been rewarded with the Best Consumer Digital Bank from the Global Finance in 2017.

Leading by example to be the right partner for its stakeholders, the Bank is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted in Sierra Leone for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity.

It employs 151 people, 53% of which are women. Standard Charted Sierra Leone Ltd employees are of 4 nationalities all of which are represented among senior management.