Morningstar Business Summer Internship Program 2027

Morningstar brings people together with a singular goal: to empower investor success. From individual investors to portfolio managers, we create transparency, bring clarity to complexity, and build tools that support millions of investors in ways that excite, inform, and create long-term success. Our team is built around technology, research, and design, valuing curiosity, independent thinking, and entrepreneurial passion.

About the role

We created the Morningstar Summer Internship Program for college students entering their final year as a first step toward successful, long-term careers. Participants contribute to Morningstar’s business through ten-week individual and group projects, learning about the financial services and securities industries while gaining critical business development skills. Interns receive hands-on mentoring from colleagues and the People & Culture team. All positions are based in our Chicago office, five 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, Research, AI, and Office Management.

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 to build foundational knowledge for your career.

Requirements

• Between 0-2 years of professional work experience.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program, in your third year of study.
• Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position.
• A resume is required to apply (include the word "Resume" in the file name).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

$25 per hour.

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) with potential premium discounts.
  • Company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500–$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages.
  • Additional medical wellness incentives (up to $300–$600 annually).
  • 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 and formal mentorship opportunities.
  • Annual flex stipend ($1,000) to cover personal education and well-being expenses.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
• Social Health
  • Charitable matching gifts program.
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program.
  • Paid volunteering days.
  • 15+ employee resource and affinity groups.

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment includes four days in-office each week in most locations, with tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues. Additional benefits enhance flexibility as needs change.