The Program: Morningstar’s Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to our mission-driven culture. As a Sales Development Intern, you’ll be part of a cohort of interns across the company, participating in training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while contributing meaningfully to our sales organization. We welcome students from all majors who are curious, driven, and passionate about making an impact. This internship is ideal for those interested in exploring a career in sales, client engagement, and financial services
Job Responsibilities:
- Learn how to identify potential clients and build lead lists using tools like LinkedIn and CRM platforms.
- Assist in drafting outreach emails and call scripts to support sales campaigns.
- Shadow SDRs and regional sales reps to observe client conversations and understand the sales cycle.
- Contribute to small projects that improve sales processes or client engagement strategies.
Location: Chicago
Compensation: $25 per hour
What we look for
- Between 0-2 years of professional work experience.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (graduating in 2027 or later).
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Interest in financial markets, investing, or financial technology.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and eager to learn.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated leadership or involvement in campus organizations or previous internship experience is a plus.
- Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. for this position.
- A resume is required to apply. Please include the word "Resume" in the file name of the resume you upload.
- Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. for this position
- A resume is required to apply. **Please be sure to include the word "Resume" in the file name of the resume you upload
This role will be posted until August 14th for initial applicant review and re-opened in September.
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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
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.
Skills Required
- 0-2 years of professional work experience
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (graduating 2027 or later)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in financial markets, investing, or financial technology
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, eager to learn
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Demonstrated leadership or campus organization involvement (plus)
- Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S.
- Resume required to apply (include the word "Resume" in the filename)
What the Team is Saying
Morningstar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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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