Job Description
Morningstar is a company that values creativity and hard work, and they are seeking candidates for their Credit Track - Morningstar Development Program. This two-year program is designed for recent college graduates to prepare them for successful careers, offering ongoing development and opportunities in various credit-related teams. Responsibilities Develop an understanding of credit aspects of transactions Review legal documents pertaining to transactions Conduct research on various credit-related topics and produce summaries of findings Gather, clean and analyze data for use in ratings, methodology development and external research publication Develop, maintain and improve cash flow engines Act as a back-up analyst on transactions, and present to rating committee Communicate analysis to senior staff and colleagues on related teams Support in criteria development and enhancement of models Assist with adherence to procedures and regulatory compliance Prepare compliance reports and company publications Review and apply rating methodologies to transactions Participate in meetings with bankers, investors and originators Follow, summarize and share research and presentations of outside market participants Skills Between 0-2 years of professional work experience A bachelor's degree completed no later than May 2026 in accounting, business, finance or other relevant discipline preferred Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of financial statements Solid research and analytical skills, with acute attention to detail Strong communication skills, both oral and written Self-starter and strong team player, with the ability to meet deadlines while producing high quality work Genuine interest in the private credit market, commercial real estate and structured finance 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 Company Overview Morningstar provides independent investment research to investors worldwide. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is