I am a progress-driven professional with extensive experience in research, analysis, due diligence, forensics, intelligence, and business advisory. I thrive on turning complex information into actionable insights that help executives make informed decisions. As founder of Vantage Information and former intelligence manager at NSSG, I have led cross-continental teams, driven strategic projects, and pioneered AI-enabled processes to improve risk assessment and due diligence. I am passionate about integrity, responsible data use, and delivering value to clients in finance, energy, IT, R&D, and logistics.…

Valentin Munteanu

I am a progress-driven professional with extensive experience in research, analysis, due diligence, forensics, intelligence, and business advisory. I thrive on turning complex information into actionable insights that help executives make informed decisions. As founder of Vantage Information and former intelligence manager at NSSG, I have led cross-continental teams, driven strategic projects, and pioneered AI-enabled processes to improve risk assessment and due diligence. I am passionate about integrity, responsible data use, and delivering value to clients in finance, energy, IT, R&D, and logistics.…

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I am a progress-driven professional with extensive experience in research, analysis, due diligence, forensics, intelligence, and business advisory. I thrive on turning complex information into actionable insights that help executives make informed decisions.

As founder of Vantage Information and former intelligence manager at NSSG, I have led cross-continental teams, driven strategic projects, and pioneered AI-enabled processes to improve risk assessment and due diligence. I am passionate about integrity, responsible data use, and delivering value to clients in finance, energy, IT, R&D, and logistics.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder and General Director at Vantage Information
November 1, 2024 - Present
Founded a company specialized in integrity, forensics, strategic intelligence, and business advisory services. Responsible for strategy, client engagements, and service delivery to drive informed decision-making for businesses, investors, and legal professionals.
Manager of the Intelligence Department at NSSG
May 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Led the Intelligence, Due Diligence, and Forensics practices comprising over 10 employees across four continents. Managed due diligence reports, forensics tasks, threat assessments, intelligence reports, incident alerts, and security risk assessments for clients in consultancy, financial, energy, IT, R&D, environment, and logistics sectors. Trained the GSOC to compile threat and security risk assessments. Initiated business development initiatives, including public tender projects and presentations for delegations ahead of major events. Successfully incorporated two AI tools into intelligence and due diligence processes.
Senior Intelligence Analyst at NSSG
October 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
Authored threat and security risk assessments, due diligence and forensics reports, incident alerts, and promotional materials. Delivered security presentations to delegations at major events. Significantly improved KYC/KYB onboarding processes and contributed to team recognition.
Associate at Aperio Intelligence
January 1, 2020 - October 31, 2022
Following promotion, managed analysts, provided training, reviewed achievement of personal and business objectives, and assisted in business development. Built relationships with Romanian law firms and represented the firm at American Chamber of Commerce in Romania and British Romanian Chamber of Commerce meetings.
Senior Analyst at Aperio Intelligence
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Wrote and reviewed due diligence reports for financial institutions and energy sector companies. Provided training to junior analysts and published articles in the company journal.
Teaching Assistant at National School of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA)
February 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Delivered lectures in International Relations, Public International Law, International Political Economy, Diplomacy, and Security Studies.
Associate Member at The Romania Node of the Millennium Project
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Wrote projects and presentations focused on security challenges on the Eastern flank of the Euro-Atlantic border.
Researcher at The Centre for Regional and Global Studies
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Conducted research and delivered presentations on the Black Sea region, US foreign policy, NATO expansion in Eastern Europe, and EU neighbourhood policy and Eastern Partnership.

Education

PhD at National School of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA), Bucharest
October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2017
Master's Degree at University of Bucharest
October 1, 2012 - June 30, 2014
Bachelor's Degree at University of Bucharest
October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012

Qualifications

Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT)
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Courses in Investigative Research
June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Member, International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
October 1, 2023 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Government, Other
    paper Market entry report

    I delivered a market entry report for an investor interested in buying a football club in Latin America. I delivered valuable insights into the local legislation, key local decision makers, integrity issues, and an analysis of returns on investment of similar past investments.

    paper Advisory for an investor

    I conducted research into a semiconductor-specialised investment fund to provide insights to a high-net-worth individual interested in investing in the respective fund. I looked at integrity and financial crime issues, I conducted background checks on the fund’s principals, and I provided an assessment of the fund’s past performance and investments.