[Hiring] Governance Operations Analyst @Ascensus

Role Description

As a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst, you will support ERISA §3(16) fiduciary operations by reviewing how plans are administered against documented 3(16) procedures. Your primary responsibility is to evaluate whether established procedures are being followed in practice and, when gaps are identified, recommend clear next steps to bring plans into alignment. This role focuses on structured procedural reviews, documentation alignment, and governance support.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in retirement operations, compliance, governance, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured review standards
• Experience reviewing procedures, workflows, or documentation
• Clear written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others

Requirements

• Review assigned 3(16) plans to assess adherence to documented procedures and governance standards
• Evaluate whether day-to-day plan administration aligns with established 3(16) processes
• Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual execution
• Document review outcomes using established frameworks and templates
• Recommend practical next steps to address procedural gaps or inconsistencies
• Maintain organized records supporting procedural reviews and governance oversight
• Review and recommend updates to procedures to reflect operational practices
• Assist in keeping governance documentation current, accurate, and clearly written
• Support continuous improvement of procedural clarity and consistency across plans
• Track identified procedural gaps, follow-up items, and remediation actions
• Partner with internal stakeholders to confirm corrective steps have been completed
• Escalate material risks or unresolved issues to management as appropriate
• Prepare summary reports and trackers related to procedural reviews and alignment status
• Assist with trend identification related to recurring procedural gaps
• Serve as a resource for questions related to 3(16) procedures and governance expectations
• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and leadership teams as needed

Benefits

• Timely and accurate completion of assigned procedural reviews
• Clear identification of procedural gaps and actionable recommendations
• Improved alignment between documented procedures and plan execution
• Well-maintained and current governance documentation
• Reduction in recurring procedural issues over time