Associate or Senior Associate, Investment and Portfolio Analysis

RLJ Lodging Trust•Bethesda, MD

1d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate or Senior Associate, Investment Portfolio and Analysis supports the underwriting, valuation, and analysis of hotel and real estate assets for a publicly traded real estate investment trust with more than 90 properties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, accounting/finance, economics or related area required.
Between 5-7 years of hospitality industry experience, preferably in consulting, feasibility, brokerage, and/or finance.
Experience in lodging and real estate industry required.
Knowledge of major US lodging markets preferred
Ability to produce high-quality reports in a timely manner
Excellent written and quantitative analysis skills with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to take ownership of workstreams
Strong quantitative modeling and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize financial data into clear reports and presentations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience in financial modeling

Nice To Haves

Experience in the private equity or REIT industry preferred

Responsibilities

Underwrite and value individual lodging and portfolio assets for acquisition on an ongoing basis
Perform fieldwork, data collection, and analysis to evaluate hotel markets
Conduct site and property inspections
Conduct market research, data collection, and analysis to evaluate hotel markets
Prepare supply and demand, pro-forma financial, and valuation analyses
Assist in the due diligence process for new acquisitions
Prepare materials for the Board related to potential acquisitions
Interface with internal and external parties in connection with the marketing of and due diligence on disposition properties.
Prepare materials for the Board related to disposition assets.
Conduct comprehensive analysis on brand conversion and other ROI initiatives.
Develop detailed proforma for hotel development projects
Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities within the portfolio and communicate findings to the team.
Produce reports on various factors impacting markets and submarkets associated with the company’s lodging portfolio, including demographics and changes in supply and demand.
Prepare written and financial reports for both internal and external purposes.