Financial Analyst Program - Design & Construction

RLJ Lodging Trust • Bethesda, MD

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst Program at RLJ Lodging Trust is a three-year program for recent graduates and students nearing graduation. The role provides analytical support to the Design and Construction team and involves collaborating with Finance, Project Management, Engineers, and other departments to identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability. The analyst contributes to budgeting, forecasting, project evaluations, and other strategic initiatives, and presents findings and recommendations to senior-level management. The program includes on-the-job training, mentorship, project opportunities, defined milestones, and regular feedback, with potential for full-time placement at the firm upon successful completion.

The position is based in Bethesda, Maryland. It is onsite in the office four days per week, with one designated remote workday. The stated salary is $75,000, and the role is eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Requirements

• Be a recent graduate from the Class of 2026 or a student expected to graduate by May 2027.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience with complex modeling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting of business impacts and trends.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize findings clearly.
• Interest in real estate investment, hospitality operations, and portfolio performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical tools to assess construction project viability and operating forecasts.
• Review and summarize data comparing actual project performance with budgets and forecasts.
• Create financial models to evaluate investment returns on construction projects.
• Assist with market research, due diligence, and project closeout activities.
• Reconcile project data for financial planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to monitor renovation and maintenance projects.
• Analyze and identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and project evaluations.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior-level management.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual cash bonus of up to 10%.
• Incentive cash bonus upon successful completion of the program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Roth retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Transportation benefits, including transit or parking benefits.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Training and development.
• Discounted health club membership.
• Franchisor hotel discounts.
• Free food and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level