Investment Data Analyst

Posted 2 Hours Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
100K-500K Annually
Junior
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The Role
Collects, audits, and analyzes investment fund data to improve database quality and product accuracy. The role resolves data issues with internal teams, external providers, and clients; communicates data requests and submission instructions; identifies opportunities through data queries; and partners with development teams to create analytical tools that streamline collection and quality assurance. The analyst also executes projects improving efficiency, data quality, and client experience while collaborating with global colleagues.
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The Role:

Morningstar Managed Investment Data is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our MID North America regional team as a Data Research Analyst to focus on data collection, and database quality improvement. This analyst will collaborate closely with colleagues from different teams and locations while participating projects to strengthen our database quality from market and investment angles. This position will report to the manager of North America Regional Operations Team and will be required to be in office four days a week.

The Responsibilities:

  • Perform fund data acquisition, data collection, data audit to ensure data and methodologies are in place to meet product requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal colleagues and external contacts to correct and resolve data issues effectively.
  • Communicate data requests to data providers, including all necessary data templates and submission instructions and answering any questions.
  • Analyze and identify data opportunities through issues and queries.
  • Review procedures and work with development team to create analytical tools to streamline the data collection and quality assurance processes.
  • Execute project actions to improve work efficiency, data quality and client experience.

Requirements:

  • Passion for investing and investment data
  • Minimum two years of work experience (full time or internship) in the financial service industry
  • Quick learner and flexible to adapt new things and work with multiple tasks.
  • Strong willingness and ability to collaborate with global teams.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and excellent executive ability.
  • Good client-centric mindset, self-learning ability, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to fluently write to and speak with clients in English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL
  • A bachelor’s degree

This role does not qualify for immigration sponsorship.  Morningstar will not be considering candidates that require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

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

$59,900.00-87,850.00

Inclusive 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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Skills Required

  • Minimum two years of full-time or internship work experience in the financial services industry
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Fluent written and spoken English for client communication
  • Ability to collaborate with global teams
  • Problem-solving, adaptability, multitasking, self-learning, and time-management skills
  • Client-centric mindset and strong execution ability
  • Passion for investing and investment data

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Morningstar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth A recurring paid sabbatical every four years and flexible time off in North America provide substantial time away from work. A global minimum of six weeks’ paid caregiving leave further extends coverage for personal and family needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave sets a stated global minimum of 16 weeks for primary caregivers and up to eight weeks for secondary caregivers, with adoption assistance reimbursing eligible expenses. These policies are positioned as global standards that complement broader leave programs.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employees can convert a portion of bonuses or commissions into RSUs with an additional company match on the converted amount. Impact RSU awards in some cases add further upside tied to strong performance.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
11,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

At Morningstar, we believe in building great products in-house in a highly collaborative, agile environment where we focus on technical excellence, the user experience, and continuous improvement. Our technologists represent a range of skills and experience levels, but they all view their work as a craft and push technology’s boundaries.

Why Work With Us

Imagining big things is in our blood -- it's transformed us from a company with just a few employees in 1984 to a leading independent investment research company with a worldwide presence today. As of April 2020, we acquired Sustainalytics to drive long-term meaningful outcomes for investors in the ESG space. Join us on this exciting journey!

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