Associate or Senior Associate, Investment and Portfolio Analysis

RLJ Lodging Trust

$95K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, accounting/finance, economics or related area required.
  • 5-7 years of hospitality industry experience, ideally in consulting, feasibility, brokerage, or finance.
  • Experience in the private equity or REIT industry preferred.
  • Proficiency in US lodging markets preferred.
  • Strong quantitative modeling and analysis skills, with a focus on report quality.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and value lodging and portfolio assets for ongoing acquisitions.
  • Perform comprehensive market analysis and site inspections.
  • Assist in due diligence for new acquisitions and prepare Board materials.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders for dispositions and prepare related Board materials.
  • Conduct analysis on brand conversion and ROI initiatives for hotel development projects.
  • Identify trends and risks within the portfolio and communicate findings effectively.
  • Produce internal and external reports on market dynamics affecting the company’s lodging portfolio.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Transportation Benefits and Discounts on Health Club Membership
  • Opportunities for Training & Development
  • Complimentary Food & Snacks in the office
  • Franchisor Hotel Discounts for employees.
Full Job 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

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