Research Operations Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a Research Operations Analyst to support a multi‑year mineral title consolidation program for one of the largest royalty funds in the United States. The position starts with chain‑of‑title research and offers a pathway into broader operational functions such as curative resolution, owner communications, and revenue administration.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct structured chain‑of‑title research for owner/fund pairs, tracing ownership histories back to origin.
• Review and interpret legal documents (deeds, probate filings, court orders, affidavits, conveyance instruments, powers of attorney).
• Cross‑reference ownership data across county records, registers, and transfer histories to verify accuracy and flag discrepancies.
• Identify title gaps, defects, missing documents, and classify records using the program’s A/B framework.
• Enter findings into structured databases, maintain evidence packs with version control, and meet a 90%+ first‑pass acceptance rate.
• Navigate county clerk and recorder systems across multiple jurisdictions and use land‑records aggregator platforms when needed.
• Maintain productivity benchmarks, follow SOPs, and participate in quality‑control audits.
• Cross‑train into curative resolution, owner communications, recording operations, and revenue transition workflows.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven capacity to read, interpret, and extract information from legal and property‑related documents.

Required skills

What we offer

• Long‑term engagement with clear career progression across operational functions.
• Opportunity to work on a high‑impact program within a leading royalty fund.