About the Group: DBRS Morningstar is a global credit ratings business with over 700 employees across eight offices worldwide. As the world's fourth-largest credit ratings provider, we are committed to empowering investor success through cutting-edge technology, market responsiveness, and a diverse perspective. We are a recognized leader in Canada, the U.S., and Europe across multiple asset classes, rating over 2,600 issuers and 54,000 securities globally.
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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Gathering and analyzing financial data for credit ratings
- Conducting market and industry research
- Reviewing legal documents related to transactions
- Assisting in the development of financial models and cash flow engines
- Supporting the preparation of rating reports, press releases, and commentaries
- Participating in internal meetings and discussions with external stakeholders
- Learning and applying DBRS Morningstar's rating methodologies
Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Excel VBA is a plus
- Familiarity with R or Python is a plus
- Interest in Structured Finance and credit markets
- A resume is required to apply. Please include the word "Resume" in the file name of the resume you upload.
Location: Chicago
Start Date June 1st 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
- 75% 401k match up to 7%
- 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 Bonding Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Education Stipend
- 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.
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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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