Financial Analyst Program - Capital Markets and FP&A
About The Position
RLJ Lodging Trust’s Financial Analyst Program is a three-year program for recent graduates and students expected to graduate by May 2027. Participants receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and project opportunities while contributing to the finance activities of a lodging REIT. The program includes defined milestones and regular feedback, and may lead to full-time placement within the firm upon successful completion. The role focuses on hotel financial statement analysis, planning and reporting, capital markets activities, and investment evaluation for proposed capital projects. The position is based in Bethesda, Maryland, and is onsite in the office four days per week with one designated remote workday. Compensation is a $75,000 salary, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus; the program description also mentions an annual cash bonus of up to 10% and an incentive cash bonus upon successful completion.
Requirements
- Recent graduate in the Class of 2026 or 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
- Review, analyze, and prepare summaries of statistical data comparing actual monthly hotel financial statements with prior periods, budget, and forecast.
- Develop financial tools to assess the viability of hotel operating forecasts and capital markets activities.
- Reconcile operating data for quarterly and annual financial planning and reporting.
- Assist with financial models to evaluate investment returns on proposed capital projects.
- Assist cross-functionally with due diligence, market research, and closing activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match; retirement plan also lists Roth.
- Annual professional development stipend and training and development.
- Associate/franchisor hotel discounts.
- Transit or parking benefits.
- Discounted gym or health club membership.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Free food and snacks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
