Remote ERISA Governance & Compliance Analyst

Ascensus; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst to support ERISA governance and fiduciary operations. You will review 3(16) plans against documented procedures and identify gaps, recommending concrete steps to bring plans into alignment.

In this role you will maintain governance documentation, track remediation, and collaborate with compliance, operations and leadership to ensure accurate, secure handling of confidential data and adherence to Ascensus's core values of People Matter,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in retirement operations, compliance, governance, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured review standards.
• Experience reviewing procedures, workflows, or documentation.
• Clear written communication skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Ability to follow structured review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Ascensus is seeking a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst to support ERISA governance and fiduciary operations. You will review 3(16) plans against documented procedures and identify gaps, recommending concrete steps to bring plans into alignment.

In this role you will maintain governance documentation, track remediation, and collaborate with compliance, operations and leadership to ensure accurate, secure handling of confidential data and adherence to Ascensus's core values of People Matter,