Morningstar Overview

We strive to hire smart, curious, independent thinkers who embody these values, have a passion for our mission of creating great products that help investors, and enjoy challenging, collaborative, and fast-paced work. Employees at Morningstar have the freedom and responsibility to create their own career paths, and there are many instances of people working across divisions and around the globe throughout their careers. Morningstar’s roots are entrepreneurial, and we maintain that spirit 27 years after our founding. Our non-hierarchical approach, supported by an open work environment, approachable management, and decentralized structure, encourages employees to raise and pursue ideas.

Morningstar has a set of six core values that lie at the heart of everything we do. We use these core values to formulate our strategies and guide our business decisions, and we expect every employee to embrace and embody these values throughout the course of business each and every day.

                Investors first

Putting investors’ interests above all else is the foundation of our company. We believe that our strength comes largely from the faith that investors have in us. Whether we’re reaching investors directly or through advisors and institutions, our ultimate goal is help the individual investor.

               Great products

We don’t settle for good. By excelling in research, design and technology, we strive to create industry-defining products that delight our clients and eclipse the competition. Our products must be insightful, innovative, beautiful, and useful, and the service we provide should be as great as the products we create.

                Great people

We want people who are smart, hard-working, curious, creative, and passionate about their work. We encourage employees to learn and grow throughout their careers. Every person here matters and contributes to our success. We go out of our way to attract, retain, challenge, and reward great people.

Uncompromising ethics

Morningstar is successful because investors trust us. We must always approach our work with absolute integrity and independence. We expect all employees to adhere to the highest ethical standards at all times, even if it costs us business.

                Entrepreneurial spirit

We believe that companies should grow, but never grow old. Our entrepreneurial roots continue to inspire and guide us as our business expands and matures. We value independent thinking, nimble decision-making, and creative, unconventional solutions.

                Financial success

We believe that when we pursue our mission of creating great products that help investors, financial success will follow. This allows us to reinvest in our business, benefit our shareholders, and further our work of helping investors.

At Morningstar, employees are not only part of a team, but are also entrepreneurs. No matter what Morningstar department you work in, you have the opportunity to make a difference by providing your unique perspective and experience. We rely on each person to contribute ideas and solutions to his or her team. Morningstar truly believes that each employee is a valuable asset. In keeping with this, Morningstar offers benefits that afford you the flexibility to manage your health, finances, time, and career. Below are just some of the featured benefits of working at Morningstar. To learn more visit our corporate site here.

Medical and Dental Plans
Morningstar offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and their families. Morningstar’s benefits philosophy is to provide access to excellent health care while maintaining low out-of-pocket costs.

Vacations
Balancing work and personal obligations is a challenge and Morningstar provides you with three tools—vacation, sabbatical and leave—to maintain the delicate balance. Morningstar does not adhere to a “use it or lose it!” vacation philosophy. Instead, the amount of time you take off is up to you. When you take a vacation, it is your responsibility to make sure your work is handled in your absence by discussing your plans with your manager and co-workers.

Sabbaticals
Sabbaticals, usually a benefit reserved for tenured college professors, are one of the most touted benefits of working at Morningstar. Every four years, you are granted a six-week paid leave to explore, experiment, and experience. What you do is up to you. We view the sabbatical program as a way of saying thanks for helping us grow, and as a way to help you grow.

Continuing Education
Morningstar is committed to the personal and professional development of all of its employees. For employees in approved degree programs, Morningstar covers 80% of tuition, books, and lab fees up to $17,500 per year.

The Morningstar Development Program is a career development program for entry-level college graduates. It’s designed to make the most of your talents, offer you engaging challenges, give you the means to succeed, and reward you when you achieve your goals. Program participants enjoy competitive salaries, benefits, and other perks.

What makes the MDP a great experience?

“The Morningstar Development Program provided me with exposure to key business leaders, product and sales management and a wonderful team of MDP participants.  Each group played a role in helping me better understand my interests, strengths, and career aspirations.  In addition to forming lifelong friendships with some of my fellow MDP colleagues, I uncovered a passion for sales and began the process of laying the groundwork for a career within Morningstar and the financial services industry.”

-- Adam Dolan

                Investment Management – VP, Investment Advisory Sales

“The program has always emphasized exposure to different parts of Morningstar. As an MDP, I not only had the chance to work with various groups but also learned from the roundtables where managers shared their experiences and discussed their respective business units. This has helped me to explore my interests and become a well-rounded employee.”

-- Deepti Jain

                Corporate – Financial Analyst, Corporate Sales Operations

“One of the best things about being part of the MDP is having a cohort of peers who are going through the same experience as you. They are a great sounding board and will remain with you throughout your tenure at Morningstar.”

--  Ling-Wei Hew

                Institutional Software – Associate Product Manager, International

Rise to the challenge. Join the Morningstar Development Program. Learn more by visiting: http://mdp.morningstar.com.