Morningstar Development Program - Rotational Track (Campus)

Morningstar; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Sabbatical

Paid Family Caregiving Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Morningstar invites recent graduates to join the Morningstar Development Program (MDP), a two-year rotational track designed to build expertise across data, products, and research. You will rotate through business groups, interact with clients, and participate in mentoring, training, and practicum opportunities.

This is ideal for candidates eager to explore Morningstar’s diverse teams while developing essential professional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Resume is required to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build deep expertise in Morningstar’s data, products, and research.
• Interact directly with Morningstar’s clients, including advisors and investors.
• Contribute to training sessions and stretch projects to build knowledge for a Morningstar career.
• Develop analytical and communication skills while navigating Morningstar to gain expertise.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and demonstrate leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrate creativity and strong analytical ability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Program

At Morningstar, we want people who are smart, creative, hard-working, curious, and passionate about their work. We hire all majors, including liberal arts, as we appreciate the different perspectives they bring to our company. We built the Morningstar Development Program (MDP) to prepare recent college graduates for successful, long-term careers here at Morningstar. Throughout this two-year program, you will be placed in a cohort where you’ll receive ongoing career development, networking, mentoring, training opportunities, practicum program opportunities, and exposure to different areas of the business to help you succeed at Morningstar.

The Program

At Morningstar, we want people who are smart, creative, hard-working, curious, and passionate about their work. We hire all majors, including liberal arts, as we appreciate the different perspectives they bring to our company. We built the Morningstar Development Program (MDP) to prepare recent college graduates for successful, long-term careers here at Morningstar. Throughout this two-year program, you will be placed in a cohort where you’ll receive ongoing career development, networking, mentoring, training opportunities, practicum program opportunities, and exposure to different areas of the business to help you succeed at Morningstar.

Rotational MDP Track

Within our new Rotational MDP track, you will gain exposure to business teams that will immerse you in what it's like to work in different areas by participating in two one-year rotations. Build your skillset and gain experience in areas that help drive Morningstar’s mission! This is ideal for candidates who are open and interested in exploring Morningstar's various business groups.

Responsibilities for the Rotational Track

• Build deep expertise in Morningstar’s data, products, and research
• Directly interact with Morningstar’s clients, including advisors, and individual and institutional investors
• Contribute to ongoing training sessions and stretch projects while developing a strong foundation of knowledge to build on and use in your Morningstar career
• Develop both analytical and communication skills by navigating Morningstar to build a variety of expertise
• Ability to adapt well to different situations and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Creativity and good analytical ability

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree
• A resume is required to apply

The base salary for the rotational track associate is $71,667.00

This role will be posted until October 5, 2026.

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

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.