Financial Analyst Program - Asset Management

About This Role

Join the Financial Analyst Program at RLJ Lodging Trust to gain invaluable experience in finance, real estate, and hospitality, contributing to a leading lodging REIT. This three-year program offers extensive training and mentorship, preparing participants for a successful career in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Support property-level and portfolio performance reviews, including analysis of operating results, budgets, forecasts, and variances
• Prepare monthly and quarterly operating summaries, key performance metrics, and internal dashboards
• Participate in asset valuation exercises, capital expenditure planning, and cash-flow modeling
• Conduct competitive set, market, and benchmarking analyses to inform asset strategies
• Support quarterly reporting cycles and contribute to materials used in Board and investor communications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Design & Construction, and Investor Relations during rotation periods

Requirements

• Recent graduate (Class of 2025) or student expected to graduate by May 2026
• 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
• Interest in real estate investment, hospitality operations, and portfolio performance management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Recent graduate (Class of 2025) or expected to graduate by May 2026

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits