The Role:
Enterprise Sustainability is looking for an Environmental Data & Regulatory Product Manager to serve as the team's go-to expert on GHG accounting and climate-related regulatory requirements and own the day-to-day administration of our greenhouse gas inventory platform. This role sits at the center of our climate data infrastructure. You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate emissions data, administering our platform, and supporting our team’s efforts to meet evolving regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own corporate climate reporting portfolio (Climate Transition, TCFD Reporting, and portions of corporate sustainability reporting).
- Work with stakeholders across the firm to ensure quarterly GHG emissions data uploads, develop and maintain sustainability scorecards, dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics that support informed decision-making and measure progress against our net zero goals.
- Support Scope 3 emissions expansion, including coordination with the ACOE (Center of Excellence) on automation opportunities.
- Working with our legal and finance teams, track and interpret climate-related regulatory requirements (CA SB253/261, EU CSRD, TCFD/ISSB) and flag implications for the team's reporting obligations.
- Support regulatory, voluntary, and customer sustainability reporting requirements while strengthening governance processes, data quality, and organizational accountability.
- Serve as the power user and central administrator for Salesforce’s Agentforce Net Zero. Manage users, troubleshoot platform issues, coordinate with the Corporate Systems team on releases and enhancements, and explore further platform capabilities.
- Support sustainability initiatives and programs that advance Morningstar’s business and sustainability goals.
Qualifications:
- 3-6 years of experience in sustainability, ESG data/reporting, environmental compliance, or a related analytical role
- Familiarity with GHG accounting and emissions data (Scope 1/2/3); familiarity with the GHG Protocol
- Experience with Salesforce Agentforce Net Zero or a comparable ESG/carbon accounting platform strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of climate-related disclosure regulations (CA SB253/261, CSRD, TCFD/ISSB) or demonstrated ability to learn regulatory frameworks quickly
- Strong data management and QA skills; comfort working in Salesforce-based platforms
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills
- Understanding of sustainability and climate change issues and their impact on a wide range of businesses
- Understanding of current and developing climate-related policies, disclosures and regulations
Nice to have:
- Experience with Salesforce administration
- Hands-on experience with GHG accounting and emissions data (Scope 1/2/3); familiarity with the GHG Protocol
- 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
$95,275.00-139,741.66Inclusive 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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Software engineers at Morningstar build and maintain the applications that power the firm's work, and they do it in a culture built on independent thinking, evidence-based decisions, and continuous learning. Engineers are trusted to bring their own perspective and judgment to how the work gets done. That's not incidental to the culture here; it's central to it.
Product Manager
Product managers at Morningstar sit at the center of decisions that shape what gets built, and how it works. In Chicago, product managers work across areas including Credit Ratings; Data, Analytics & Research; Indexes; Investment Management & Services; and Corporate. Product managers are trusted to define what problems are worth solving and bring their own judgement to every stage of the process.
Research
Research at Morningstar spans markets, asset classes, and disciplines, all connected by the same purpose: give investors what they need to make confident decisions. Our independent research covers equities, managed investments, fixed income, alternatives, private markets, ESG and climate, and credit ratings. Analysts bring their own judgment to complex questions, and that independence is central to how the work gets done.
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