CAPITAL MARKETS & FP&A – ANALYST
Kickstart Your Career in Finance!
Submit your application to join our Three-Year Financial Analyst Program in the Capital
Markets and FP&A department of RLJ Lodging Trust. This program is designed for recent
graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills in a dynamic
environment.
Who We Are
RLJ Lodging Trust is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring
premium- branded, focused-service and compact full-service hotels. With a portfolio that
consists of about 100 properties with approximately 22,300 rooms located in 23 states and the
District of Columbia, our hotels are geographically diverse and concentrated in major urban
areas and dense markets that provide multiple demand generators from business, leisure and
other travelers. We are proud to be one of the most diverse companies (public or private) in the
entire real estate industry and are committed to maintaining and expanding our diversity. We
maintain an unwavering commitment to diversity throughout the organization, including at the
Board level.
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 Overview
• 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.
Position Overview
• Provide analytical support based on business needs within the Capital Markets and FPNA
teams.
• Collaborate closely with various departments to analyze and identify opportunities for
growth and profitability, enhancing our planning and reporting processes.
• Play a critical role in strategic initiatives, including budgeting, forecasts, and capital project
evaluations.

• Engage regularly with senior-level management to present your findings and
recommendations.
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop financial tools to assess the viability of hotel operating forecasts
• Review, analyze, and prepare summaries of key statistical data comparing actual
monthly hotel financial statements to prior periods, budget and forecast
• Develop financial models to evaluate investment returns on proposed capital projects
• Assist with due diligence, market research, and closing activities
• Reconcile operating data for quarterly and annual financial planning and reporting
Ideal candidates will possess:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with concentration in finance, economics, accounting, real
estate, hospitality, or related area. Concentration in hospitality is a plus.
• Experience with complex modeling, analysis, budgeting and forecasting of
business impacts/trends
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and exceptional attention to detail.
Work Environment:
• Position is based in Bethesda, MD
• Onsite in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.
How to Apply
Please send an email to careers@rljlodgingtrust.com . When applying, please include “Name –
Analyst Program – Capital Markets & FPNA” in the subject line of your email.
Benefits:
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Healthcare benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit or/parking benefits
• Discounted gym membership
RLJ Lodging Trust is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if your
experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills
and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow
and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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