Governance Operations Analyst

🕒 September 15

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

⚙️ Operations

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Ascensus

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 2000

💼 Consulting

🛡️ Insurance

💸 Finance

💰 Secondary Market on 2019-02

Consulting • Insurance • Finance

Ascensus is a company that values its people and emphasizes a culture guided by principles such as integrity, quality, and a commitment to high standards. It provides administrative and recordkeeping services, focusing on helping individuals achieve financially secure retirements and ensuring quality education for children. Ascensus is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and providing equal opportunities, making it a rewarding place to work. The company also offers a wide range of benefits to its employees, including student loan refinancing and healthy living programs.

📋 Description

• Support ERISA §3(16) fiduciary operations by reviewing plan administration against documented 3(16) procedures • Review assigned 3(16) plans for adherence to documented procedures and governance standards • Evaluate alignment between day-to-day plan administration and 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 • Track procedural gaps, follow-up items, and remediation actions • Partner with internal stakeholders to confirm corrective steps are completed • Escalate material risks or unresolved issues to management • Prepare summary reports and trackers related to procedural reviews and alignment status • Assist with identifying trends related to recurring procedural gaps • Serve as a resource for questions about 3(16) procedures and governance expectations • Collaborate with operations, compliance, and leadership teams • Protect, secure, and properly handle confidential Ascensus data

🎯 Requirements

• 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 preferred • Experience supporting procedural reviews or operational assessments preferred • Interest in governance, fiduciary operations, or process improvement preferred • Industry certifications such as QKA or CRPS are a plus but not required • Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data • Ability to meet remote-work requirements, including a distraction-free workspace, family care coverage during business hours, and required internet speed

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement • Uninterrupted virtual workspace requirement • Family care expected to be in place during business hours • Internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better • Equal Opportunity Employer