Procedural Governance Analyst

Ascensus; Florida; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus, a leading technology and service platform for savings plans, seeks a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst to support ERISA fiduciary operations by reviewing plan administration against published 3(16) procedures.

The role focuses on procedural reviews, documentation alignment, and governance support, with responsibility for identifying gaps, drafting actionable recommendations, and maintaining governance records. Strong writing and MS 365 skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in retirement operations, compliance, governance or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and the 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 with others.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Structured review standards

Written communication

Independence with collaboration

Documentation review

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Ascensus, a leading technology and service platform for savings plans, seeks a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst to support ERISA fiduciary operations by reviewing plan administration against published 3(16) procedures.

The role focuses on procedural reviews, documentation alignment, and governance support, with responsibility for identifying gaps, drafting actionable recommendations, and maintaining governance records. Strong writing and MS 365 skills are essential.