Venessa Doss
About Venessa Doss
Venessa Doss serves as the Head of Risk and Compliance for the Americas at Thought Machine, a position she has held since 2021. With a diverse background in compliance and risk management, she has previously worked at CIT, Goldman Sachs, and other notable organizations.
Work at Thought Machine
Venessa Doss has been serving as the Head of Risk and Compliance for the Americas at Thought Machine since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for leading client and regulatory audit requests to ensure that contractual obligations are met. She also performs comprehensive regulatory compliance reviews before new activities commence in new jurisdictions. Doss monitors changes to legislation and regulations that may impact the business or clients, providing advice on applicability and interpretation to key stakeholders. Her position is based in New York, New York.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining Thought Machine, Venessa Doss worked at CIT as Associate Vice President in the Compliance Chief Administration Office from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she contributed to compliance oversight and risk management. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Goldman Sachs as a Regulatory Affairs Associate, where she focused on regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Her experience in compliance roles has equipped her with a strong foundation in managing regulatory requirements and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Career Background
Venessa Doss has a diverse career background that includes various roles in compliance and risk management. She began her career at SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving as a Real Estate Asset Manager from 2007 to 2008. She then transitioned to a position as a Business Development Coordinator at Turpin Real Estate for 11 months in 2010. Following that, she worked as a Recruiter at Robert Half Finance & Accounting for one year in 2008-2009. This varied experience has contributed to her expertise in risk and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Venessa Doss earned her Bachelor's degree in Leadership and Management from New York University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2016. Her educational background has provided her with the skills necessary to lead teams and manage compliance functions effectively. The combination of her academic training and professional experience has positioned her as a knowledgeable leader in the field of risk and compliance.