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| | | | | Gozde Ozdemir | | Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering and Management Services
Employed since 2002 | | | Product Manager, Global Exchange-Traded Fund Database |
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| | | | "Our unique independent culture is thriving more than ever." |
After college, I was planning to work for a consulting company like many other graduates in my field—but then I had a chance to interview with Morningstar. If there is such a thing as love at first sight, this was it. Everyone I talked to at Morningstar was happy and passionate about their jobs, even after many years. That definitely said something about the life here.
I joined the Morningstar Development Program right out of college. The program helped me build on my experience through a rotation of responsibilities, which made me a more well rounded team member. It allowed me to learn about finance, data, client relationships, and sales. I went on to work for several data teams and helped with the integration of our global databases. | | With every new position, the high level of entrepreneurial spirit and the eagerness to take on new challenges remained constant.
Then, one day a simple question about the size of the global exchange-traded fund market intrigued me. I started learning more and began compiling a list of global ETFs. Shortly after that, I moved to my current role as Product Manager for the Global ETF Database. Managing a global database requires working with teams around the clock and around the world, but my earlier experiences had prepared me to solve challenging problems in a timely manner.
We’ve continued to grow in size over the years, but our unique independent culture is thriving more than ever. | |  | | | | Morningstar is the place for you if you want to work in a fast-paced but laid-back environment with diverse, smart people. It’s a place where you enjoy being challenged by your co-workers and get excited about launching new products that help investors make better decisions every day. | | |
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