Job Description
The RoleÂ
Morningstar DBRS is seeking a Data Research Analyst to join our Data Management team supporting Structured Finance security mappings and enterprise data initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of critical ratings and regulatory datasets, while contributing to broader data governance and AI‑ready data standards across the organization.Â
This position offers exposure to fixed income data and AI / Data governance functions and works closely with global stakeholders across Data, Credit Operations, and Technology teams.Â
The Responsibilities:Â
Perform Structured Finance security mappings, ensuring accuracy and completeness of identifiers.Â
Execute daily data quality controls across production datasets, including pre‑publication validations and reconciliations against external sources.Â
Contribute to data governance and AI ready initiatives, including population and maintenance of metadata, data dictionary, and mapping out data lineageÂ
Investigate, resolve, and document data issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Â
Support regulatory and reporting processes, including execution of data quality checks aligned to regulatory standardsÂ
Reconcile regulatory datasets and reporting outputs to ensure consistency and complianceÂ
 The Requirements:Â
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Science or Management StudiesÂ
1–3 years of experience in data governance, data operations, analytics, or financial servicesÂ
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with time‑sensitive, high‑quality dataÂ
Proven ability to analyze, reconcile, and validate datasets from multiple sourcesÂ
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with databases or SQL is an assetÂ
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teamsÂ
The Preferred Qualifications:Â
Experience related to Structured Finance, credit ratings, or capital markets dataÂ
Experience with data governance, metadata, or data quality frameworksÂ
Experience working with AI initiatives and projectsÂ
Total Cash Compensation (Base Plus Bonus Target) $59,900 to $87,850
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 HealthÂ
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 HealthÂ
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 HealthÂ
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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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