About Us
The Firm: Data-Driven, Real-Asset Focused
Stronghold Investment Management (Stronghold, SIM, or the Firm) is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making.
Stronghold Was Founded By Ryan Turner In 2016 And Has Deployed Over $1.6 Billion In Capital Across 10+ Investment Vehicles. Ultimately, Stronghold Intends To Apply Its Technology-intensive Investment Approach To a Variety Of Specialist Real Assets Verticals, Including
- Oil & Gas
- Renewables
- Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
- Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
- Billboards and Fixtures
- Mining & other commodities
- Utilities
- Secondaries
What We Offer and Why This Role Is Worth Your Attention
- Career Growth: Structured promotion path from Land Intern → Land Associate→ Land Examiner→ Land Expert and beyond.
- Training & Mentoring: Hands-on training with experienced mentors dedicated to your development.
- Niche Expertise: Build a globally rare skill set in US oil & gas title examination
- Stable, Purposeful Work: Work that matters — your analysis directly supports real investment decisions
Who We Are Looking For: No prior oil & gas experience required. We hire for mindset, precision, and aptitude.
- Any graduate or 3-year diploma holder from any stream (Law, Commerce and Science
backgrounds all welcome)
- Freshers and interns with strong reading comprehension and analytical thinking
- People who are detail-oriented — the kind who re-reads before submitting
- Comfortable working with dense English-language legal and property documents
- Typing speed of 30 WPM or above with 98%+ accuracy
- Willing to adapt with technology changes and learn
- Curious, proactive, and unafraid to ask questions when something is unclear
What You Will Actually Do
This is detailed analytical and legal documentation work — not data entry, not clerical work. You will be entrusted with real title opinions that influence multi-million-dollar investment decisions.
- Conduct full title searches (Patent Searches) for oil and gas properties across US states
- Read and interpret complex legal documents: deeds, liens, probates, divorce decrees, and Affidavits of Heirship (AOH)
- Trace and verify the chain of ownership (chain of title) to confirm clear and unencumbered property rights
- Analyze legal property descriptions
- Make independent judgment calls on ambiguous title matters, supported by documents and established standards
- Collaborate with team leads and SME's to resolve title defects and document exceptions
- Maintain strict accuracy and consistency — your work forms the foundation of investment-grade title opinions
A Word of Honesty: This Is Not an Easy Job.
Title examination demands precision, patience, and a willingness to learn. You will read dense legal documents. You will encounter complex chains of ownership spanning decades. You will sometimes hit dead ends that require creative problem-solving. We do not expect you to know all of this on Day 1 — but we do expect you to take it seriously, ask questions, and commit to
the craft. If you are looking for easy work, this is not the role. If you are looking for work that builds you into an expert, this is exactly the role.
What We Will Teach You (Training Program)
You will not be thrown into the deep end without preparation. Our structured onboarding covers:
- Foundations of US Oil & Gas land law and property rights
- How to read and chain title using real deed records, court documents, and county records
- Legal descriptions: Types of legal descriptions
- Document types: Deeds, Assignments, Liens, Probate records, AOH, Divorce decrees
- Working tools, systems, and internal quality standards
- Mentored practice on real files under guidance of experienced examiners
Work Requirements
- Mandatory Work from Office — Bangalore
- Commitment to accuracy
- Openness to ask for help, take feedback, and grow through structured review
- Team collaboration alongside individual accountability
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.
