# Associate or Senior Associate, Investment and Portfolio Analysis

> RLJ Lodging Trust · Bethesda, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-31

**Salary:** USD 95,000–105,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Investment & Portfolio Analysis

## Description

**Function:**

The Associate or Senior Associate, Investment Portfolio and Analysis supports the underwriting, valuation, and analysis of hotel and real estate assets for a publicly traded real estate investment trust with more than 90 properties.

**Responsibilities:**

Acquisitions

-   Underwrite and value individual lodging and portfolio assets for acquisition on an ongoing basis, including:

-   Perform fieldwork, data collection, and analysis to evaluate hotel markets
-   Conduct site and property inspections
-   Conduct market research, data collection, and analysis to evaluate hotel markets
-   Prepare supply and demand, pro-forma financial, and valuation analyses

-   Assist in the due diligence process for new acquisitions
-   Prepare materials for the Board related to potential acquisitions

Dispositions

-   Interface with internal and external parties in connection with the marketing of and due diligence on disposition properties. 
-   Prepare materials for the Board related to disposition assets.

Other

-   Conduct comprehensive analysis on brand conversion and other ROI initiatives.
-   Develop detailed proforma for hotel development projects,
-   Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities within the portfolio and communicate findings to the team.
-   Produce reports on various factors impacting markets and submarkets associated with the company’s lodging portfolio, including demographics and changes in supply and demand.
-   Prepare written and financial reports for both internal and external purposes.

## Requirements

**Education and Experience:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, accounting/finance, economics or related area required.
-   Between 5-7 years of hospitality industry experience, preferably in consulting, feasibility, brokerage, and/or finance.
-   Experience in the private equity or REIT industry preferred
-   Experience in lodging and real estate industry required.
-   Knowledge of major US lodging markets preferred
-   Ability to produce high-quality reports in a timely manner
-   Excellent written and quantitative analysis skills with strong attention to detail
-   Self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to take ownership of workstreams
-   Strong quantitative modeling and analytical skills
-   Ability to synthesize financial data into clear reports and presentations
-   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience in financial modeling

**Work Environment:**

-   Position is based in Bethesda, MD
-   On-site in the office four days a week, with one designated remote workday.

**Compensation:**

-   Base Salary - $95,000 - $105,000
-   Annual Bonus

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
-   Life Insurance
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Paid Time Off
-   Paid Holidays
-   Transportation Benefits
-   Training & Development
-   Free Food & Snacks
-   Discounted Health Club Membership
-   Franchisor Hotel Discounts

## Apply

[Apply at RLJ Lodging Trust](https://apply.workable.com/rlj-lodging-trust/j/58A019D2A7/apply)

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