Morningstar Summer Internship Program

The Group:

Morningstar brings people together with a singular goal in mind—to empower investor success. From individual investors to portfolio managers—we live to create transparency, always focused on bringing clarity to complexity and creating tools that support millions of investors in ways that excite, inform, and create long-term success. Our people have helped millions of investors around the world by thinking independently, by being passionate entrepreneurs applying research insights to data, and building software that helps investors succeed. Our team is built around technology, research, and design. We want great people who are curious, who love to share new ideas and perspectives, and who are exceptional at every turn. It’s that simple. 

The Program: 

We created the Morningstar Summer Internship Program for college students entering their final year as a first step towards successful, long-term careers in any professional field. Participants will contribute to different aspects of Morningstar’s business through ten-week- individual and group projects, learning about the financial services and securities industries, and gaining critical business development skills. Our interns receive hands-on mentoring from their colleagues and the People & Culture team to help them succeed at Morningstar.

The Role: 

The Morningstar Summer Internship Program is accepting applicants graduating in 2026. We are looking for students in all fields of study with a demonstrated interest in investing and the financial services industry. 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

• 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 spectrum, building a foundation of knowledge to develop throughout your Morningstar career.

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.  

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program, graduating in the spring or summer of 2026.  

• A resume is required to apply. **Please be sure to include the word "Resume" in the file name of your resume*

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.