Jeremy Brandon
About Jeremy Brandon
Jeremy Brandon serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Officer at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in compliance and audit roles, having previously worked at Capital One and various law firms.
Current Role at Sallie Mae
Jeremy Brandon serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Audit Officer at Sallie Mae. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he oversees the company's audit functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. His responsibilities include evaluating the effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Jeremy Brandon has extensive experience at Capital One, where he held multiple senior positions. He worked as Managing Vice President, Senior Compliance Officer for Card from 2016 to 2018. He then served as Senior Vice President, Head of Audit for Consumer and Commercial Banks, AML, and Compliance for eight months in 2021. Additionally, he was the Senior Vice President, Head of Audit for Consumer and Commercial Businesses from 2020 to 2021, and Managing Vice President, Head of Audit for Consumer and Commercial Banks from 2018 to 2020.
Legal Career Background
Before his tenure at Capital One, Jeremy Brandon worked in the legal field. He was a Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from 2015 to 2016 and at Susman Godfrey LLP from 2011 to 2015. He began his legal career at Susman Godfrey LLP as an Associate before becoming a Partner from 2005 to 2010. He also served as Legal Counsel for Senator John F. Kerry from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Academic Credentials
Jeremy Brandon earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, completing his studies from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Jeffrey Howard at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit from 2003 to 2004.