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, reviewing deeds, probate filings, court orders and other legal documents.
• Cross‑reference ownership data across county records, registers and transfer histories to verify accuracy and flag discrepancies.
• Classify ownership records using the program’s A/B framework and enter findings into structured databases.
• Assemble evidence packs with supporting documents, maintain version control and meet a 90%+ first‑pass acceptance rate.
• Navigate county clerk and recorder systems across multiple jurisdictions and adapt to varying data formats.
• Maintain productivity benchmarks and participate in quality‑control audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Political Science, Public Administration or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to read, interpret and extract information from legal and property‑related documents.
• Self‑disciplined, reliable and comfortable working within structured processes.
• Fluency in English; additional languages such as French, Arabic or Urdu are a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with structured databases and data entry.
• Strong written communication for documenting findings and assembling evidence files.