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Global Career Development & Growth Solutions Lead

Morningstar, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026

The Team: The Corporate team unites a variety of functions at Morningstar including design, marketing, finance, quality, talent & culture, corporate communications, legal, compliance, strategic planning, and technology with the goal of keeping our business running smoothly. Each of these functions plays an essential role in supporting our company's infrastructure, day-to-day operations, and ongoing strategic initiatives.

The Role: We believe that people are our most important asset. Our people-through their creativity, talent, and willingness to learn-are essential to the success of our company. We are seeking a Global Career Development & Growth Solutions Lead to build and scale Morningstar's global Career Development Center of Excellence (CoE). This role will design and deliver innovative career development solutions for a global audience, oversee an internal coaching program, and lead the creation of a global internship program.

Reporting into the Global Director of Career Development and Transformation, the Lead will also run key learning and development experiences such as Morningstar Development Program (MDP) Academy, while creating a roadmap for early career development programs that strengthen our talent pipeline. Partnering closely with the Global Director of Career Development and Transformation, this role will shape and operationalize Morningstar's global Career Development CoE practice.

This position is in our Chicago office and is not open for relocation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and manage a global Career Development CoE.
  • Launch and oversee an internal coaching program.
  • Design and implement a global internship program.
  • Deliver L&D programs such as MDP Academy.
  • Develop and execute a roadmap for early-in-career development experiences.
  • Partner with business leaders and HRBP's to scale global career development solutions.
  • Lead and successfully execute projects on behalf of, or in partnership with, other Talent & Culture team members in areas such as analytics, process improvements, transformation, program enhancements or new program launches, organizational change, information management, HRIS, and communications.
  • Establish and promote a learning culture and dynamic that continuously cross-trains and transfers knowledge between team members.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
  • 4 years of experience in career development, early careers, or L&D.
  • Strong program or project management, operations and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A passion for developing talent and fostering L&D or Career Programs.
  • Ability to work collaboratively or on an independent basis.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve problems on a strategic level.
  • Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

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
    • 75% 401k match up to 7%
    • 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 plansand coverages
    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
    • Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance
  • Emotional Health
    • Trust-Based Time Off
    • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
    • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
    • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
    • Annual Education Stipend
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Health
    • Charitable Matching Gifts program
    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
    • Paid volunteering days
    • 15 Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

$92,525.00 - 157,275.00 USD Annual

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

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.

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Morningstar and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.

 

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