Morningstar
What's It Like to Work at Morningstar?
Morningstar Employee Perspectives
The 11th annual rankings were based primarily on survey responses from more than 217,000 employees working at companies within the U.S. that employ more than 1,000 people. The organizations were stratified so that companies with 1,000 to 5,000 employees were deemed midsize, while companies with more than 5,000 employees were considered large employers.
Survey respondents (who remained anonymous so they could answer freely) were asked if they would recommend their employer to others and to rate it based on a range of criteria, including salary, work environment, benefits and opportunities to advance. Participants were also asked if they would recommend their previous employers (within the past two years) and the employers they knew through their industry experience or through friends or family who worked there.
The responses were tallied and analyzed along with additional survey data from the last three years, which allowed for a robust assessment of organizations that consistently ranked well versus those that may have had just one good year. The more recent data and the evaluations from current employees were weighted more heavily than others.
View the full list here: Forbes 2026 America's Best Midsize Employers
Morningstar Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About Morningstar
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Mission & Purpose: Work is anchored in an investor‑first mission and an ethical, collaborative culture highlighted in company materials. Market‑facing products and research provide visible real‑world impact for those who value purpose.
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Work-Life Balance: A formal hybrid model with two remote days per week and a predictable on‑site rhythm supports balanced hours and flexibility. The program is framed as trust‑based, enabling schedule flexibility within performance expectations.
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Benefits & Perks: Paid sabbaticals, parental leave, retirement matching, wellness stipends, and RSU Shared Ownership matching create a differentiated benefits package. Generous time off and education support further reinforce total rewards.
Morningstar's Benefits
Promote from within
Provides customized development tracks
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
The safety of our employees is very important to us. We have been operating remotely due to COVID-19.
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Morningstar provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Summer hours, Work from home, Flexible start and end times.
