Morningstar Internship Program – Sales Intern 2027 (Partner Link)

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 6%

Stock ownership potential

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

HSA contributions

Paid sabbatical

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC is offering a Sales Development Intern role in Chicago as part of our Internship Program. You will join a cohort across the company, participate in training and mentorship, and contribute meaningfully to our sales organization.

The role is ideal for students exploring careers in sales, client engagement, and financial services, with a focus on learning how to identify clients and support campaigns. A resume is required to apply.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree (2nd or 3rd year) with unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.
• 0–2 years of professional work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in financial markets, investing, or fintech.
• Demonstrated leadership or campus involvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients and build lead lists using LinkedIn and CRM platforms.
• Draft outreach emails and call scripts to support sales campaigns.
• Shadow SDRs and regional reps to observe client conversations and understand the sales cycle.
• Contribute to projects that improve sales processes or client engagement strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Financial markets interest

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Leadership involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress (2nd/3rd year)

Job description

The Program: Morningstar’s Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to our mission-driven culture.

As a Sales Development Intern, you’ll be part of a cohort of interns across the company, participating in training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while contributing meaningfully to our sales organization.

We welcome students from all majors who are curious, driven, and passionate about making an impact.

This internship is ideal for those interested in exploring a career in sales, client engagement, and financial services

Job Responsibilities

• Learn how to identify potential clients and build lead lists using tools like LinkedIn and CRM platforms.
• Assist in drafting outreach emails and call scripts to support sales campaigns.
• Shadow SDRs and regional sales reps to observe client conversations and understand the sales cycle.
• Contribute to small projects that improve sales processes or client engagement strategies.

Location: Chicago

Compensation: $25 per hour

What we look for

• Between 0-2 years of professional work experience.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (in your second or third year of study).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interest in financial markets, investing, or financial technology.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or involvement in campus organizations or previous internship experience is a plus.
• Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. for this position.
• Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. for this position.
• A resume is required to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.