Talent Acquisition Intern

About Morningstar

It started with an idea—one great idea from a 27-year-old stock analyst. Our founder, Joe Mansueto recognized inequity in the availability and distribution of financial information. He set out to change these practices, democratizing and demystifying investing and giving more people access to the tools, products, and information they needed to achieve their financial goals. This simple, revolutionary idea became the foundation of our company and the core of our mission: empowering investor success.

Our mission hasn’t changed, but the ways in which we live it, the lenses through which we interpret it, and the metrics we use to measure it, have. Morningstar Wealth creates products and services to serve our mission to empower investors and advisers to collaborate through their financial journey with seamless and enjoyable digital experiences. By learning through data and customer engagement, we connect people to the financial information and tools they need. Our mission is to enhance the education, engagement, and experience for the investor. 

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Talent Acquisition Intern to join our People and Culture (P&C) team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn the inner workings of P&C, and contribute to creating an exceptional employee experience. If you’re considering a career in HR, interested in the investment industry, or keen to explore a role supporting internal stakeholders, this opportunity is perfect for you. Plus, you’ll be joining our vibrant Madrid office, with exposure to a global network.

What You'll Do:

As a key player on our P&C team, you'll be involved in a wide variety of tasks, from managing recruitment processes to supporting key HR initiatives. Your contributions will make a real impact on how we attract and retain top talent at Morningstar. Some of your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Coordinating interviews and distributing assessments for various roles, ensuring smooth communication between candidates and hiring managers.
• Posting job openings across college networks, job boards, and social media platforms to expand our pool of qualified candidates.
• Partnering with the HR team on exciting projects like recruiting, training, employee communications, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and process improvements.
• Maintaining and updating employee records using cutting-edge HR systems, giving you exposure to enterprise cloud technologies.
• Administering background checks for new hires and following up with candidates to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Troubleshooting any HR-related issues and assisting managers and leaders in creating a positive, thriving work environment.

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to grow.

• You have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• You have proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook (Excel lovers, you’re welcome!).
• You are fluent in English (bonus points if you speak 1-2 additional EU languages).
• You are a self-starter mindset with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• You have a passion for continuous improvement and making meaningful contributions to our team.
• You have prior experience in recruiting, HR, or customer service is a plus but not required—we’re excited to help you learn and grow!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Morningstar

Change happens when we challenge the status quo; dare to ask the difficult questions; explore beyond our own experiences; and refuse to accept inequity as unalterable. We recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to our mission and inextricable from our actions. From examining our internal policies and practices to hiring and advancing a more diverse cohort of colleagues, mobilizing our research capabilities to deepening our education and understanding, we’re committed to leveraging our partnerships, platforms, and position to redefine outcomes, advance positive change, and lead by example.

Our Values

Champion the Investor: We prioritize the needs and interests of investors in everything we do, aiming to empower them whether they engage with us directly or indirectly.

Dream Big, Drive Change: We embrace bold visions and actively pursue innovations that improve our services, benefit the communities we operate in, and make a positive impact on the wider world.

Execution is Everything: Our strength lies in our ability to transform ideas into tangible outcomes, demonstrating our commitment through the quality of our results.

Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous personal and professional development, knowing that our collective growth drives the company’s success.

One Team: We operate as a cohesive unit, embracing diversity and collaboration, which fuels our shared commitment to achieving our mission and upholding our values.

Ready to Shape the Future?

At Morningstar, every hire we make strengthens our mission to empower investor success.  Apply now and help shape the future of investing with us. 

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days 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 is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 312 384-3900 or email AskHR@morningstar.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Please note:

• We only accept calls from applicants who need accommodation related to a disability. Please, no calls with unrelated questions or requests.
• Please be sure to include the title and location of the open position you’re interested in when you leave a message.

US Applicants: Morningstar is an E-Verify program participant.

Learn more:

• This Organization Participates in E-Verify (English) - https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf
• This Organization Participates in E-Verify (Spanish) - https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
• Right to Work (English) - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster.pdf
• Right to Work (Spanish) - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/OSC_Right_to_Work_Poster_ES.pdf
• EEO is the Law: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
• Pay Transparency Notice: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.