3(16) Governance Operations Analyst

Ascensus is an independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. The 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst supports ERISA §3(16) fiduciary operations by reviewing plan administration against documented procedures, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective actions. The role also maintains governance documentation, tracks remediation activities, prepares reports, and collaborates with operations, compliance, and leadership teams.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• * 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
• * Exposure to ERISA or retirement plan administration
• * Experience supporting procedural reviews or operational assessments
• * Interest in governance, fiduciary operations, or process improvement
• * Industry certifications such as QKA or CRPS are a plus but not required

Benefits:

• Remote work arrangement