Financial Analyst Program
RLJ Lodging Trust
Bethesda, MDFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Financial analysisStatisticsBudgetingFinancial modelingMarket researchExcel
- Work
- On-site in Bethesda
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Financial analysis66%Budgeting63%Financial modeling23%Statistics8%of 117 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Financial Analyst Program at RLJ Lodging Trust offers an opportunity to gain invaluable experience and contribute to a leading lodging REIT.
Program Features
- On-the-Job Training: Three years of extensive training, mentorship, and project opportunities.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary, annual cash bonus of up to 10%, and an incentive cash bonus upon successful completion.
- Attractive Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness coverage, annual professional development stipend, associate hotel discounts, and more.
- Career Advancement: Defined milestones, regular feedback, and potential for full-time placement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and prepare summaries of key statistical data comparing actual monthly hotel financial statements to 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 on financial models to evaluate investment returns on proposed capital projects.
- Assist cross-functionally with due diligence, market research, and closing activities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Interest in real estate investment, hospitality operations, and portfolio performance management.
Qualifications
- Recent graduates (Class of 2026) or students expected to graduate by May 2027 with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with complex modeling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting of business impacts/trends.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to synthesize findings clearly.
Work Environment
- Position is based in Bethesda, MD.
- Onsite in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.
Compensation
- Salary: $75,000
- Eligible for a performance-based bonus
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Healthcare benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Transit or parking benefits
- Discounted gym membership
- Franchisor Hotel Discounts
Application deadline: Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, and final decisions will be made no later than April 30, 2026.