Morningstar

HQ
Chicago
Total Offices: 4
11,500 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1984

Morningstar Career Growth & Development

Morningstar Employee Perspectives

What habits or routines do you employ to develop your skills as an engineer? How does Morningstar encourage you to do so?

As a software engineer, I try to keep myself updated with the latest technologies and frameworks by taking online courses on Udemy or Coursera. I also have short-term goals that help me to stay focused and achieve my long-term goals. 

Morningstar provides free LinkedIn courses and $1,000 in assistance to attend seminars, conferences and online courses. In December 2022, an agile workshop helped me achieve a better understanding of the methodology and how best it can be applied within our teams.
 

Morningstar Employee Reviews

Being an MDP offers me the flexibility to change to a completely new role, in fact, I just moved into my current role from being a back-end developer on the Data Services team. It also provides me with the added benefit of pursuing side projects.

Raaghavendar
Raaghavendar, Associate Software Engineer
Raaghavendar, Associate Software Engineer

We believe in promoting from within, based on previous impact to the team. Whenever possible, we will stretch our employees to take on expanded roles that aligns with the career progression they are interested in. 

Jeff
Jeff, Head of Technology and Product
Jeff, Head of Technology and Product

What People Are Saying About Morningstar

  • Internal Mobility: Company materials describe meaningful movement across teams, with many roles filled internally and programs that enable transitions. Disclosures highlight multiple academies and high‑potential programs that support moves within the firm.
  • Training & Education Access: Formal benefits include a global education stipend and a Scholars tuition assistance program that fund ongoing learning. Company reports and careers materials emphasize these resources as part of a long‑term investment in employee development.
  • Professional Development: Structured programs span career stages, from the two‑year MDP with mentoring and workshops to Manager Academy, Morningstar University coursework, and a High Performer program. Early‑career tracks are positioned as launchpads with hands‑on training and cross‑functional exposure that broaden skills and networks.

Morningstar's Benefits

Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours

Hosts Lunch and Learns

Job training & conferences

Offers mentorship program

Provides continuing education stipend

Provides online course subscriptions

Provides paid industry certifications

Provides tuition reimbursement

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks