Elliott Crofton
About Elliott Crofton
Elliott Crofton is the Lead Associate in Risk Analytics at Fannie Mae, holding a B.S. in Computer Science from American University and certified in Financial Risk Management.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Elliott Crofton currently serves as Lead Associate in Risk Analytics at Fannie Mae, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In this role, Elliott has developed risk models that significantly improved the accuracy of risk assessments. This position builds on a solid foundation of experience in finance and audit-related roles.
Education and Credentials
Elliott Crofton earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from American University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, he obtained his High School Diploma from Phillips Academy, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, Elliott is certified in Financial Risk Management (FRM) since 2020, underscoring his expertise in risk analytics.
Professional Experience
Elliott has a diverse professional background. From 2017 to 2021, he worked as a Senior Audit Innovation Consultant at EY in Washington, DC, where he participated in the development of an automated audit tool that reduced audit times by 30%. He also served as a Teaching Assistant for Computer Science I at American University from 2016 to 2017. Further, he held finance-related internships at First Financial Group in 2014, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from 2015 to 2016, and a brief advertising role at Daybreak Psychiatry in 2014.
Conference and Research Contributions
In 2022, Elliott Crofton presented a paper on risk analytics at the Risk Management Conference in New York. This presentation highlighted his contributions to the field and provided insights into his work at Fannie Mae, further establishing his reputation in risk analytics.
Volunteer Mentorship
Elliott Crofton volunteers as a mentor for the American University Computer Science Club. Through this role, he provides guidance to computer science students, sharing his expertise in both academia and professional practice to support the next generation of computer science professionals.