Nic is responsible for overseeing the company’s legal matters, government affairs and public policy, corporate communications, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and reputation management.
Nic and his team of experienced professionals advise the company and our board of directors on a broad range of legal, regulatory and governance matters, from public company corporate governance, consumer protection and regulatory compliance, securities reporting and offerings, litigation, employment and benefits, equity and compensation, intellectual property, contracts, and corporate insurance. He is also responsible for driving Sallie Mae’s internal and external communications strategy, state and federal public policy, and, as a member of The Sallie Mae Fund’s Board of Directors, initiatives that support the communities in which our team members live, work, and serve.
As an immigrant and a former Sallie Mae customer himself, Nic embodies the company’s mission of making the dream of higher education a reality.
“Sallie Mae made it possible for me to attend law school. Since higher education changed my future in so many ways, I feel particularly connected with our purpose and our customers. It’s gratifying to pay it forward now, helping other students and families achieve through higher education.”
Nic joined Sallie Mae in 2008, and prior to joining Sallie Mae, Nic was in private practice, first at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld in Washington, D.C., and subsequently, at his own firm. He has counseled and represented Fortune 500 financial services, energy, and technology companies, both domestically and internationally.
Nic received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served as an editor on the Virginia Law Review. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia. Nic is an active member of the corporate counsel bar on litigation and corporate governance issues, he has also served on the boards of several non-profit organizations.
What is Nicolas Jafarieh's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Nicolas Jafarieh is at least $3.49 million as of July 31st, 2023. Mr. Jafarieh owns 162,664 shares of SLM stock worth more than $3,491,583 as of April 9th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Jafarieh may own. Learn More about Nicolas Jafarieh's net worth.
How do I contact Nicolas Jafarieh?
Has Nicolas Jafarieh been buying or selling shares of SLM?
Nicolas Jafarieh has not been actively trading shares of SLM during the last quarter. Most recently, Nicolas Jafarieh sold 7,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, July 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.12, for a transaction totalling $120,900.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 162,664 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,622,143.68. Learn More on Nicolas Jafarieh's trading history.
Who are SLM's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of SLM?
During the last year, insiders at the credit services provider sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 58,000 shares worth more than $1,865,000.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on July, 29th when EVP Kerri A Palmer sold 55,000 shares worth more than $1,771,550.00. Insiders at SLM own 1.3% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at SLM. Information on this page was last updated on 7/29/2025.