Research Operations Analyst

Conduct structured chain-of-title research for owner/fund pairs, tracing ownership histories from current ownership back to origin. Review and interpret legal documents including deeds, probate filings, court orders, affidavits, conveyance instruments, and powers of attorney . Cross-reference ownership data across multiple sources (county records, ownership registers, transfer histories) to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies. Identify and document title gaps, ownership defects, missing documents, inflated decimals, and chain breaks , and flag issues for review and resolution. Classify ownership records using the program's A/B classification framework (clean title vs. curative required). Enter research findings into structured databases using defined workflows and validation protocols. Assemble and maintain complete evidence packs , including supporting documents, source references, and classification rationale, with proper version control. Ensure all research outputs meet quality standards , targeting a 90%+ first-pass acceptance rate , and participate in quality control audits. Navigate and extract data from county clerk and recorder systems across multiple jurisdictions, adapting to varying formats and access methods. Use land records aggregator platforms where direct county access is limited or incomplete, and document county-specific access constraints. Maintain consistent productivity against defined throughput benchmarks, with improving efficiency over time. Follow established research methodologies, SOPs, and workflow protocols, and incorporate feedback to continuously improve accuracy. Cross-train into additional operational functions over time, including curative resolution, owner communications, recording operations, operator engagement, and revenue transition workflows , following structured training and competency assessments.

Desired Candidate 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 and ability to maintain accuracy across high-volume work. Ability to read, interpret, and extract information from legal and property-related documents . Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort working with structured databases. Strong written communication skills to document findings, flag issues, and assemble structured evidence files . Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously while maintaining organization and meeting productivity targets. Self-disciplined, reliable, and comfortable working within structured processes and defined methodologies . Strong learning agility and adaptability as responsibilities expand across the operational pipeline. Fluency in English is required; French, Arabic, or Urdu is a plus.

Nice to Have Experience in title research, legal research, land records, real estate transactions, or property administration . Familiarity with U.S. county records systems, land data platforms, or document aggregator services . Understanding of property ownership structures, mineral rights, or chain-of-title concepts . Experience in data entry, document review, or compliance-driven environments with quality standards . Exposure to oil & gas operations, royalty administration, or mineral interest management . Experience working in cross-functional, distributed teams across multiple time zones .