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RLJ Lodging Trust Financial Analyst Program

Why Join Us?

By participating in our Financial Analyst Program, you'll gain invaluable experience and contribute to a leading lodging REIT that values innovation and excellence. This is your opportunity to shape the future of the real estate and hospitality industry while building a rewarding career.

Program Features

• On-the-Job Training: Engage in extensive training, mentorship, and project opportunities over three years, preparing you for a successful career in finance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive base salary with an annual cash bonus of up to 10%, plus a lucrative incentive cash bonus upon successful completion of the program.
• Attractive Benefits: Benefit range from 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing investor-facing materials, quarterly supplemental packages, investor presentations, and financial fact sheets.
• Support analysis of operating and financial performance, peer benchmarking, and industry trends to inform messaging to investors and analysts.
• Conduct investor targeting and ownership analysis using market intelligence tools.
• Assist in maintaining and analyzing investor feedback, perception studies, and peer valuation metrics.
• Participate in cross-functional projects within FP&A and Capital Markets, to deepen financial and operational understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated financial modeling experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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.

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 Friday, January 30, 2026.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and final decisions will be made no later than May 1, 2026.

RLJ Lodging Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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