Diaconu Liliana
Main achievement
Assistant Vice President at DWS Group
About
Liliana Diaconu is a remarkable specialist in the field of real estate investments and finance, with a career spanning over 14 years in the United States of America. A graduate of the Academy of Economic Studies in the Republic of Moldova, with a bachelor's degree in International Economics (2003-2008), and an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Brandeis University (2011-2013), she holds the title of CFA Charterholder, obtained in 2018 from the CFA Institute. Currently, she holds the position of Real Estate Investment Research Analyst for office and retail at DWS Group in New York, where she analyzes markets, develops financial models, and evaluates major transactions, contributing to strategic decisions for a multi-billion dollar portfolio. Her professional trajectory includes key roles at renowned financial institutions, such as DWS Group, where she advanced from Assistant Vice President (2017-2021) to specialized positions in real estate research, and PGIM Real Estate (2014-2017), where she evaluated over 65 real estate transactions in the US and Mexico, with a combined value of $7.9 billion. Her early experience includes positions at RISI, Leggat McCall Properties, Accenture, and OSCE in Chisinau (2010-2011), as well as academic contributions to the Financial Times. A polyglot, she is fluent in Romanian, English, French, and Russian, which has facilitated her international collaborations in market analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, and underwriting. Liliana Diaconu has been honored with awards such as the Distinction, Hassenfeld Fellowship, and Global Leadership Award from Brandeis University, reflecting her academic excellence and leadership. Although details about her personal life are not public, her career demonstrates exceptional dedication to innovation in real estate finance, inspiring women from the Republic of Moldova to excel in global markets. Active on platforms like GitHub and Revere, she continues to influence the sector through advanced analytics and strategic networking in New York.
