Analyst, U.S. Fixed Income Strategies, Manager Research

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Health benefits

Wellness incentives

Paid sabbatical

Job summary

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC seeks an Analyst for US manager research on fixed income in Chicago. The role focuses on high-quality strategy-level analysis and broader asset-class research, including mentoring newer analysts.

Based in our Chicago office, in-office four days per week. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years in manager research, fixed income expertise, strong communication skills, and proficiency in programming languages (Python/R/MATLAB) a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, CFP or other advanced degree a plus.
• Two to four years of experience in manager research or related role.
• Fixed income subject matter expertise is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability in strategy-level analysis and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a collaborative team culture delivering high-quality fixed income research and analyses for investors.
• Pursue general fixed income knowledge while developing specialization in bond sectors.
• Engage with external market participants to understand Morningstar capabilities.
• Contribute to thought leadership and develop analytical tools.
• Mentor and train new analysts.

Skills

Fixed income expertise

Subject matter specialization

Strong communication

Programming languages (Python, R, or M

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CFA/CFP or advanced degree

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

The Group: Morningstar’s Research group provides independent analysis on individual securities, funds, markets, and portfolios. The Research group also provides data on hundreds of thousands of investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on millions of equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar is one of the largest independent sources of fund, equity, and credit data and research in the world, and our advocacy for investors’ interests is the foundation of our company.

The Role: The Analyst role on US manager research fixed income team is responsible for producing high-quality strategy-level analysis and broader asset class research that helps investors make better decisions. This role also serves the team through covering select asset management firms as a parent lead and when appropriate mentoring newer analysts. This position is based in our Chicago office. We are in-office 4 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Be part a collaborative team culture that aims for and prizes high-quality research, resulting in analyses that are insightful, ratings that are good calls for investors, and broader research that helps investors understand the fixed income managed products landscape
• Continue to pursue general fixed income subject matter expertise while striving to specialize in one or more bond sectors
• Engage with the external market (media, wealth managers, regulators) to strengthen understanding of Morningstar capabilities
• Contribute to thought leadership and/or the development of analytical tools using Morningstar Intellectual Property that improve fixed income strategy analysis.
• Mentor and help train new analysts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; an MBA, CFA, CFP or other advanced degree/accreditation a plus.
• Two to four years of experience in manager research or a related role.
• Fixed income subject matter expertise with specialization in a particular bond sector a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in strategy level analysis.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak professionally with investment management teams and institutional clients.
• Strong planning and time-management skills.
• The ability to make good decisions under tight deadlines, sometimes with incomplete information.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without a sponsorship agreement.
• Familiarity with programming languages (i.e. Python, R, MATLAB) a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Stock Ownership Potential Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• Physical Health Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
• Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
• Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
• Emotional Health Trust-Based Time Off
• 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
• 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
• Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses Tuition Reimbursement
• Social Health Charitable Matching Gifts program Dollars for Doers volunteer program Paid volunteering days 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range $114,100.00-167,350.00 Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

036_MstarResearchLLC Morningstar Research Services LLC Legal Entity Morningstar is a global independent investment research and financial data company. Here, you'll help uncover what’s hidden, simplify what’s complex, and create insights that empower investor success.

Company Overview

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