Credit Track - Morningstar Development Program

Morningstar is a company that values creativity and hard work, and they are seeking candidates for their Credit Track - Morningstar Development Program. This two-year program is designed for recent college graduates to prepare them for successful careers, offering ongoing development and opportunities in various credit-related teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of credit aspects of transactions
• Review legal documents pertaining to transactions
• Conduct research on various credit-related topics and produce summaries of findings
• Gather, clean and analyze data for use in ratings, methodology development and external research publication
• Develop, maintain and improve cash flow engines
• Act as a back-up analyst on transactions, and present to rating committee
• Communicate analysis to senior staff and colleagues on related teams
• Support in criteria development and enhancement of models
• Assist with adherence to procedures and regulatory compliance
• Prepare compliance reports and company publications
• Review and apply rating methodologies to transactions
• Participate in meetings with bankers, investors and originators
• Follow, summarize and share research and presentations of outside market participants

Skills

• Between 0-2 years of professional work experience
• A bachelor's degree completed no later than May 2026 in accounting, business, finance or other relevant discipline preferred
• Strong analytical abilities and knowledge of financial statements
• Solid research and analytical skills, with acute attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Self-starter and strong team player, with the ability to meet deadlines while producing high quality work
• Genuine interest in the private credit market, commercial real estate and structured finance
• Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position

Benefits

• 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
• Stock Ownership Potential
• Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
• 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
• 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
• Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days
• 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

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