Morningstar Business Summer Internship Program 2027 (Campus)

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC is offering a ten-week internship in our Chicago office, five days a week. Interns will tackle a specific business problem through research, analysis, and creative thinking, and will collaborate on a group case study presented to senior leaders.

We seek outstanding students with excellent communication and leadership skills, plus demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic record.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to different situations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Address a Morningstar business problem through research, analysis, and creative thinking in an individual project.
• Collaborate on a ten-week group case study and present results to senior leaders and managers.
• Participate in training sessions across the company, building knowledge for your Morningstar career.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress (3rd year)

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout the Group: Morningstar brings people together with a singular goal in mind—to empower investor success. From individual investors to portfolio managers—we live to create transparency, always focused on bringing clarity to complexity and creating tools that support millions of investors in ways that excite, inform, and create long-term success. Our people have helped millions of investors around the world by thinking independently, by being passionate entrepreneurs applying research insights to data, and building software that helps investors succeed. Our team is built around technology, research, and design. We want great people who are curious, who love to share new ideas and perspectives, and who are exceptional at every turn. It’s that simple.The Program: We created the Morningstar Summer Internship Program for college students entering their final year as a first step towards successful, long-term careers in any professional field. Participants will contribute to different aspects of Morningstar’s business through ten-week- individual and group projects, learning about the financial services and securities industries, and gaining critical business development skills. Our interns receive hands-on mentoring from their colleagues and the People & Culture team to help them succeed at Morningstar. All positions are based in our Chicago office, 5 days a week.Interns are placed across a variety of teams based on their interests and strengths, with final placement determined through the interview process. Previous teams include:EditorialMarket IntelligenceProduct ManagementCorporate DesignManager ResearchAI OfficeJob Responsibilities:Address a specific Morningstar business problem through thoughtful research, analysis, and creative thinking in an individual project.Collaborate on a ten-week-long group case study and present the results to senior leaders, stakeholders, and managers.Participate in training sessions with Morningstar employees across the company spectrum, building a foundation of knowledge to develop throughout your Morningstar career.Preferred QualificationsAn outstanding academic record.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.Ability to adapt well to different situations and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this positionRequirementsBetween 0-2 years of professional work experience.Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program, in your third year of study.A resume is required to apply. **Please be sure to include the word "Resume" in the file name of your resume*The compensation for this role is $25 per hour.This role will be posted until October 5, 2026.Compensation and BenefitsAt 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 Health100% 401k match up to 6% of salaryStock Ownership PotentialCompany provided life insurance - 1x salary + commissionPhysical HealthComprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coveragesAdditional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annualCompany-provided long- and short-term disability insuranceEmotional HealthTrust-Based Time Off6-week Paid Sabbatical Program6-Week Paid Family Caregiving LeaveCompetitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental LeaveAdoption AssistanceLeadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship OpportunitiesAnnual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expensesTuition ReimbursementSocial HealthCharitable Matching Gifts programDollars for Doers volunteer programPaid volunteering days15+ Employee Resource & Affinity GroupsMorningstar'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.