Diana Seveney

About Diana Seveney

As Deputy Division Chief at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), I bring over 27 years of expertise in corporate finance, fiduciary oversight, and financial accountability. My role focuses on managing the administration of donor-funded capacity development initiatives, ensuring robust financial controls, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals. With a deep understanding of externally-funded partnerships, I oversee financial operations for regional centers, thematic programs, and bilateral arrangements, fostering global collaboration. Previously, at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), I enabled financial management excellence across regions, leading large-scale teams and overseeing complex budgets. My commitment to streamlining processes and driving impactful change has consistently delivered value to stakeholders. Motivated by a passion for financial integrity and innovation, I strive to empower teams and organizations to achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Experience

1. Deputy Division Chief, Icdgp Institute for Capacity Development Global Partnerships Division

   International Monetary Fund

   Dec 2021 — Present · US

   Coordinate and manage the fiduciary oversight and financial administration & accountability functions for all externally-funded (Donor Funded) capacity development (CD) activities of the IMF, including for the regional CD centers, thematic vehicles, and bilateral arrangements with external partners

Education

• Moscow State Social University

  Master, Economics/ Finance

  1998 — 2003

• Cambridge Judge Business School

  Certificate Digital Disruptive Technologies Strategies

• Institute of Youth, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

  Associate’s Degree, Economics/Accounting

  1993 — 1997

• The George Washington University

  Certificate Data Analytics and Visualization

Skills

• Capacity Building
• Private Equity
• Capital Markets
• Project Finance
• Financial Services
• Portfolio Management
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• International Development
• Analytical Skills
• Finance
• Due Diligence
• Valuation
• Analysis
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Investments
• Financial Modeling
• Emerging Markets
• Managerial Finance
• Strategy
• Economics