Sustainability Data & Insights Product Manager

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Company provided life insurance

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer program

Job summary

Morningstar Credit Ratings, LLC is seeking a Sustainability Data & Insights Analyst to own the collection and integrity of core sustainability data and turn that data into actionable insights. You’ll maintain SOPs, track client demand signals, and support sales enablement while translating data into strategic recommendations.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in sustainability/ESG, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to communicate complex insights to investors and leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in sustainability/ESG, data analysis, marketing/communications analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building or maintaining SOPs, documentation, or process governance.
• Comfort working across disparate data sources and synthesizing them into a coherent narrative.
• Strong written communication skills for materials read by sales teams, investors, and leadership.
• High attention to detail balanced with ability to see broader trends.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, SOPs and governance: document and publish SOPs for core team processes and maintain a central repository.
• Assist in the annual sustainability data pull and approval process for CS reporting and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for data partners and owners across the business, tracking requests and handoffs.
• Track client demand signals and support sales enablement with trend analyses by region, product, and account.
• Synthesize data across collection, demand, investor analysis, and brand engagement to identify trends and inform strategy.

Skills

Data analysis

Sustainability/ESG

SOPs & governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Net Zero Cloud

Novisto

Sales Enablement Toolkit

Job description

The Role:

Enterprise Sustainability is looking for a Sustainability Data & Insights Analyst to own the collection and integrity of our core sustainability data and, just as importantly, to turn that data into insight. This role sits at the intersection of data operations and strategic communication: you'll maintain the SOPs and processes to support accurate and timely reporting, while also tracking client demand signals, supporting sales enablement, and helping the team understand what our data says about where the strategy should go next.

Key Responsibilities:

Data collection, SOPs & governance Document and publish SOPs for core team processes - data collection, system workflows (Net Zero Cloud, Novisto), and internal review procedures; maintain a standard SOP template and central repository Assist in the timely, accurate completion of the annual sustainability data pull and approval process to support CS reporting and compliance Serve as a point of contact for data partners and owners across the business, tracking requests and handoffs Client demand intelligence & sales enablement Track and analyze inbound ESG-related client requests (RFPs, DDQs) to identify trends by region, product, and account Maintain and update the Sustainability Sales Enablement Toolkit, client talking points, trend data, positioning materials Partner with Sales Enablement and Deal Desk to keep sales teams current on sustainability value propositions and how to use them with clients Investor resources & ownership analysis Maintain and update investor-facing sustainability materials and resources Support ESG-intentional ownership analysis, tracking Morningstar's standing with ESG-focused investors and relevant holdings/ratings trends Contribute data and analysis to investor deck updates and related coordination with Investor Relations Insight & strategy Synthesize data across data collection, client demand, investor analysis, and brand engagement to identify trends and patterns, build dashboards for visibility of sustainability data across the firm and leadership Translate findings into recommendations that inform team strategy, prioritization, and OKR planning Support sustainability initiatives and programs that advance Morningstar’s business and sustainability goals.

Qualifications:

3-6 years of experience in sustainability/ESG, data analysis, marketing/communications analytics, or a related field Demonstrated experience building or maintaining SOPs, documentation, or process governance Comfort working across disparate data sources (platform data, survey/engagement data, RFP trend data) and synthesizing them into a coherent narrative Strong written communication skills as this role produces materials read by sales teams, investors, and leadership High attention to detail balanced with comfort stepping back to see broader trends.

Nice to have:

Exposure to ESG ratings/rankings methodologies FSA credential (or in progress) or equivalent sustainability certification Experience supporting external assurance/audit processes

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 $95,275.00-139,741.66 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.

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Company Overview and Development Program

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. Morningstar Development Program 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.