Technology drives our business. Our team is made up of talented software engineers, infrastructure engineers, leaders and UX professionals. We care about technology as a craft and a differentiator. We bring our global products to market with a mix of software, cloud, data centers, infrastructure, design and grit. We created the Morningstar Summer Intern Program for Technologists for college students entering their final year as a first step towards successful, long-term careers in technology. Participants will contribute to different aspects of Morningstar’s technology organization through ten-week- individual and group projects, learning about financial series, data, and products. You will also receive hands-on mentoring from your colleagues and the Summer Intern team to help you succeed at Morningstar.
The Role:
The Morningstar Summer Internship Program for Technologists is accepting applicants graduating in 2027. Successful applicants will be assigned meaningful work suitable for their background. The program advisors and mentors will meet with you regularly to identify and develop your summer goals. Summer interns have the opportunity to apply directly to the Morningstar Development Program after graduation. All positions are based in our Chicago office, 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
Join a Morningstar Agile squad to help address business problems 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.
Preferred Qualifications
An outstanding academic record.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Coding skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt well to different situations and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Between 0-2 years of professional working experience.
Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program, in their second or third year of study, preferably studying Computer Science.
A resume is required to apply.
**Please be sure to include the word "Resume" in the file name of your resume**
Compensation for this role is $30 per hour.
This role will be posted until October 5, 2026.
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
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.
Morningstar Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Morningstar Global Headquarters Office
22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60602
Morningstar’s Chicago office is the company’s headquarters, bringing together teams across research, technology, product, sales, corporate functions, and more. Employees work in a mission-driven culture shaped by independent thinking, openness, and fact-based decision-making, with the energy of a downtown location and opportunities to connect across teams.
Software Engineering
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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