Venessa D.
About Venessa D.
Venessa D. serves as the Head of Risk and Compliance for the Americas at Thought Machine, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in regulatory compliance from her tenure at Goldman Sachs and CIT, she specializes in risk assessments and managing regulatory relationships.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Venessa D. serves as the Head of Risk and Compliance for the Americas at Thought Machine, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she conducts regular risk assessments and identifies potential compliance issues. She implements corrective actions to mitigate risks effectively. Venessa manages relationships with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting while proactively addressing inquiries.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Venessa D. worked at Goldman Sachs from 2010 to 2018, where she held multiple roles. Initially, she was part of the Controllers Chief of Staff Office for four years. Following this, she joined the Regulatory Practice Group, where she focused on compliance issues for four years in the Greater New York City Area. Her experience at Goldman Sachs provided her with a solid foundation in risk management and compliance.
Experience at CIT
From 2018 to 2021, Venessa D. served as Associate Vice President of Compliance Strategy & Governance at CIT. In this role, she coordinated with legal and other business units to interpret and communicate changes in regulations and legislation. She ensured timely adjustments to policies and procedures, enhancing the organization's compliance framework.
Educational Background
Venessa D. studied at New York University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Leadership and Management from 2011 to 2016. This educational background equipped her with essential skills and knowledge applicable to her roles in risk and compliance management.
Key Responsibilities and Initiatives
In her professional roles, Venessa D. has overseen the creation and delivery of compliance training programs for employees at all levels. She promotes awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements within organizations. Additionally, she has led the end-to-end global KYC/CDD strategy, which includes conducting risk analysis of clients and partners.