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Talent Acquisition Specialist - Credit Ratings (6 Month Contract)

Morningstar, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
150 Greenwich St Fl 48 (Show on map)
Mar 19, 2026

The Group:
Morningstar's corporate functions play an essential role in supporting our company's strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations and infrastructure. The People and Culture team is the steward of Morningstar's unique culture. We design and deliver the end-to-end programs and experiences that support the entire talent lifecycle. By helping our employees succeed, we contribute to Morningstar's growth and success. As Morningstar DBRS continues to expand, our recruiting team is focused on bringing in exceptional talent to fuel the success of our credit ratings business.

The Role:

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 6-month contract to support full cycle recruitment for our Credit Ratings business. This role is ideal for a recruiter with financial services or capital markets experience who brings a data-driven approach, strong stakeholder partnership, and the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

This role is execution focused, hands-on, and ideal for someone who understands financial services talent and enjoys driving the recruiting process from end to end. This position is based in our New York office (hybrid, 4 days onsite).

Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for junior and mid-level roles including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding handoff.

  • Partner with hiring managers to align on search strategies, candidate profiles, and market realities.

  • Provide clear, consistent updates on search progress, candidate pipelines and market activity.

  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, representing Morningstar's brand and values across all touchpoints.

  • Utilize a variety of sourcing techniques-LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, referrals, and market intelligence-to uncover strong talent within financial services.

  • Maintain accurate candidate records and workflow progress within Workday.

  • Demonstrate agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with curiosity and openness to leveraging emerging technologies, including agentic AI, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

  • 4-7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably within financial services.

  • Experience recruiting for roles in credit, capital markets, research, or related financial roles preferred.

  • Proven ability to manage requisitions independently and deliver high quality candidates for junior and mid-level roles.

  • Strong sourcing skills and comfort navigating both active and passive talent pools.

  • Curiosity and willingness to adopt new tools and AI-driven technologies to improve recruitment workflows.

  • Proven ability to build trust and credibility with internal partners and candidates, supported by strong communication and negotiation skills.

  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.

  • Experience working within Workday or similar ATS environments is preferred.

Additional Information:

Compensation: $50/hour - $75/hour

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 plansand coverages

    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual

    • Company-provided long- and short-termdisabilityinsurance

  • 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 & FormalMentorshipOpportunities

    • 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

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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