Morningstar Business Summer Internship Program (Partner Link)

June 22, 2026

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About the position

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. 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: Editorial Market Intelligence Product Management Corporate Design Manager Research AI Office

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.

Requirements

Between 0-2 years of professional work experience.
Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program, graduating in the spring or summer of 2027 .
A resume is to apply. Please be sure to include the word \" Resume \" in the file name of your resume

Nice-to-haves

An 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 position

Benefits

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
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
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
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

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