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 analysisProject managementBudgetingFinancial modelingMarket researchExcel
- Work
- On-site in Bethesda
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Financial analysis66%Budgeting63%Financial modeling23%Project management9%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 recent graduates the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and contribute to a leading lodging REIT. This program is designed to shape the future of the real estate and hospitality industry while building a rewarding career.
Program Features
- On-the-Job Training: Extensive training, mentorship, and project opportunities over three years.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with an annual cash bonus of up to 10%, plus 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 within the firm upon successful completion.
Position Overview
- Provide analytical support within the Design and Construction team.
- Collaborate with departments including Finance and Project Management to analyze and identify opportunities for efficiency and profitability.
- Play a critical role in strategic initiatives such as budgeting, forecasting, and project evaluations.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior-level management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop analytical tools to assess construction project viability and operating forecasts.
- Review and summarize data comparing actual project performance to 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 ongoing renovation and maintenance projects.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
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.
- Interest in real estate investment, hospitality operations, and portfolio performance management.
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 is Thursday, December 31, 2026. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, and final decisions will be made no later than April 30, 2026.