Morningstar

London

11,500 Total Employees

Year Founded: 1984

View Website

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

From the article: Morningstar highlighted as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers

Morningstar Employee Reviews

I enjoy working with people from many fields.

Anna, Team Lead of Software Engineering

Every day is a little different. Our team is focused on POC (Proof of Concepts). My work involves problem-solving, development and software design. I work on the Data collections team, currently most of this involves, on a high level, automating the process currently used to collect data from raw sources through Machine Learning.

Upasna, Software Engineer, Data Collections - AI R&D

My role not only challenges me professionally but also allows me to contribute meaningfully to a company I respect.

Brandon, Senior Video and Media Production Manager

This is the kind of place where the CTO could know your name. At Morningstar, there’s room to grow and there are people who support you.

Anna, Director of Software Engineering

When I joined Morningstar in 2010, I had no idea of the fun, fulfilling journey ahead, from individual contributor to leading datasets and teams, shaping who I am today.

Suprabhat , Director of Data Operations

What People Are Saying About Morningstar

Mission & Purpose: The north star of “empowering investor success” and day‑to‑day work tied to independent research, data, and tools create a strong sense of meaning. Roles across research, product, and tech often have a clear line to investor outcomes.
Work-Life Balance: A structured hybrid model alongside trust‑based time off and recurring sabbaticals is positioned to support personal needs and well‑being. Flexibility is presented as a consistent pillar, with specifics clarified by role and location.
Learning & Development: Structured training, tuition assistance, and programs like the Morningstar Development Program promote skill‑building and internal mobility across research, data, product, and tech. Company materials emphasize continuous learning and cross‑team opportunities.