Nancy Jardini
About Nancy Jardini
Nancy Jardini is the SVP and Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in corporate governance, public policy, and regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Nancy Jardini currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer at Fannie Mae, located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this role, she works directly with the Board of Directors, CEO, and senior leadership to support equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and quality affordable rental housing. Jardini manages and directs various programs encompassing Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Anti-money Laundering (AML), Regulatory Affairs, Ethics, Internal Investigations, Privacy, Governance Oversight, Mortgage Fraud, and Enterprise Anti-fraud. She also reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the CEO, and is a member of the Management Committee at Fannie Mae.
Past Experience with Internal Revenue Service
Nancy Jardini has an extensive background with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). She served as Chief of Criminal Investigation from 2004 to 2007, Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation from 2002 to 2004, and General Counsel to Criminal Investigation from 2000 to 2002. In these roles, Jardini led federal law enforcement initiatives and testified in Congress on regulatory affairs and oversight issues. Her work at the IRS underscores her capability in handling high-stakes environments and her expertise in criminal investigations.
Background at U.S. Department of Justice
Before joining the IRS, Nancy Jardini worked at the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, as a Federal Prosecutor from 1996 to 2000. Her responsibilities included prosecuting federal crimes, furthering her experience in criminal law and her understanding of the federal regulatory and enforcement landscape. This role built a strong foundation for her subsequent positions focused on criminal investigation and regulatory compliance.
Education and Legal Training
Nancy Jardini received her Juris Doctor (JD) from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, where she studied from 1985 to 1988. She also holds a bachelor's degree from Chatham University, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. Her legal education has been foundational to her career in public service and corporate governance, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her various compliance and enforcement roles.