Financial Analyst Program - Capital Markets and FP&A

RLJ Lodging Trust • Bethesda, MD

9d • Hybrid

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 finance work at a lodging real estate investment trust. The program includes defined milestones and regular feedback, with potential for full-time placement at the firm after successful completion.

The role focuses on analyzing hotel financial performance, developing tools for operating forecasts and capital markets activities, supporting financial planning and reporting, and evaluating 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. The listed salary is $75,000, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Requirements

• Be a recent graduate from the Class of 2026 or a student expected to graduate by May 2027.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Have experience with complex modeling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting business impacts and trends.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have excellent attention to detail and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize findings clearly.
• Have an 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, budgets, and forecasts.
• 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

• Competitive base salary of $75,000.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
• 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 healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Roth retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Transit or parking benefits.
• Transportation benefits.
• Annual professional development stipend.
• Training and development.
• Free food and snacks.
• Discounted health club membership.
• Associate/franchisor hotel discounts.

What This Job Offers

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