Morningstar

Learning & Development Partner

Morningstar$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in learning & development across design, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience as an internal L&D consultant with proven ability to conduct needs analyses and recommend solutions
  • Facilitation skills for in-person and virtual sessions for varied audience levels
  • Proficient in designing eLearning and live training programs
  • Clear communication skills for engagement at all organizational levels
  • Strong project management skills for managing priorities and progress
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Cornerstone OnDemand

Responsibilities

  • Consult with business units to identify capability gaps and recommend learning solutions
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and HR Business Partners
  • Design and create diverse learning experiences, including digital and instructor-led formats
  • Translate business requirements into actionable learning objectives
  • Produce instructional materials such as storyboards and facilitator guides
  • Facilitate workshops for various audiences, both virtually and in-person
  • Manage logistical aspects of L&D programs from start to finish

Benefits

  • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Trust-Based Time Off policy
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program and parental leave options
  • Annual Flex Stipend for personal education & well-being
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Paid volunteering days and charitable matching programs
Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and versatile Learning & Development Partner to join our L&D team. This is a broad role designed for someone who can operate across the full spectrum of L&D work - from designing engaging learning experiences to consulting with senior stakeholders and partnering with the business to build lasting capability.

This position requires someone who is equally comfortable advising on a learning strategy, facilitating a leadership workshop, and building a self-paced digital course. You will act as both a practitioner and a trusted partner - bringing a consultative mindset to every engagement.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about learning and development and Morningstar's company objectives. Candidates who will excel in this role possess excellent organizational skills and an ability to interact with and motivate team members across a diverse and complex organization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Consult with business units to diagnose capability gaps, run needs

analyses, and recommend learning solutions - not just respond to

requests

- Build working relationships with senior stakeholders, HR Business

Partners, and Talent Management colleagues

- Design and build learning experiences across formats: self-paced

digital, instructor-led, blended, and in-flow resources

- Translate business and learner needs into clear objectives, then

design solutions that address them

- Produce storyboards, scripts, facilitator guides, and participant

materials

- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for varied audiences,

in-person and virtually

- Partner with subject matter experts and external facilitators to

co-design and deliver programs

- Manage program logistics, communications, and participant experience

end-to-end

- Run multiple concurrent L&D projects with clear timelines and regular

stakeholder updates

- Ensure all learning content reflects Morningstar's values and culture

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

- 3+ years of experience in learning & development across design,

delivery, and stakeholder engagement

- Experience working as an internal L&D consultant: conducting needs

analyses, managing expectations, and recommending solutions

independently

- Facilitation skills, in-person and virtual, across a range of

audience levels

- Experience designing and building both eLearning and live training

programs

- Clear communication skills - able to engage at all levels, including

with senior leaders

- Project management skills: able to manage priorities and communicate

progress

- Familiarity with an LMS; Cornerstone OnDemand experience preferred

- Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory

- Proficiency in MS Office and virtual delivery platforms

(Teams/Zoom or equivalent)

- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience

Preferred

- Experience in a global or matrixed organization

- Familiarity with AI-powered learning tools and emerging L&D technology

- Background in financial services or a similarly data-driven

environment

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
    • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
    • 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 plans and coverages
    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
    • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Emotional Health
    • 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
  • Social Health
    • Charitable Matching Gifts program
    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
    • Paid volunteering days
    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups


Total Cash Compensation Range

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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About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors. Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $200 billion in assets under advisement and management as of December 31, 2020. The company has operations in 29 countries.
Learn more about Morningstar
Size
10,038 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$223.6 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+16.3%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
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