Remote Governance Operations Analyst (3(16) Compliance)

Ascensus; Texas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst to support ERISA §3(16) fiduciary operations by reviewing plan administration against documented procedures. You will assess adherence, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to bring plans into alignment.

You will maintain governance records, update procedures, and support continuous improvement across plans while collaborating with operations, compliance, and leadership teams. Equal opportunity employer.

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.

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

Experience in retirement operations

Attention to detail

Clear written communication

Independent but collaborative

Procedural review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Ascensus is seeking a 3(16) Governance Operations Analyst to support ERISA §3(16) fiduciary operations by reviewing plan administration against documented procedures. You will assess adherence, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions to bring plans into alignment.

You will maintain governance records, update procedures, and support continuous improvement across plans while collaborating with operations, compliance, and leadership teams. Equal opportunity employer.