Myriam Bouchentouf
Senior Advisor | Governance Expert | Advocate
Madrid
Summary
A seasoned advisor with over 15 years of experience in governance, investigations, and sustainable investment. Known for leading high-impact initiatives in complex, high-risk environments, I bring expertise in due diligence, strategic advisory, and operational management across global markets, with a focus on the MENA region. My work bridges institutional integrity, sustainable finance, and advocacy, driven by a passion for advancing transparency, equity, and social change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Advisor
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
01.2022 - Current
- Provide expert advisory to senior leadership and key stakeholders on governance, accountability, and organizational integrity across high risk countries, overseeing UNOPS' $3 billion portfolio of development projects in sustainable infrastructure and related sectors.
- Design and implement frameworks to address systemic risks such as fraud, corruption, and procurement irregularities, ensuring compliance with international best practices.
- Oversee sensitive investigations into fraud, corruption, and ethical misconduct, ensuring the integrity of processes and protection of involved stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver tailored training programs for UN staff and partners on topics such as fraud prevention, ethical governance, and risk management.
- Represent UNOPS in inter-agency working groups, contributing to global policies.
- Advisory on sensitive matters related to harassment and sexual misconduct, with a focus on developing protection frameworks and prevention strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations, including women and children
Board Member and Director
Atlas MENA Capital
01.2016 - Current
- Our single-family office specializes in investments in operating companies within Morocco, with a primary focus on real estate and financial services. Key holdings include Maroc Assistance Internationale (insurance) and a diversified Tangiers Real Estate portfolio.
- The Abu Dhabi office serves as the hub for international investments, targeting opportunities outside Morocco. It specializes in partnerships with fund managers and allocations to private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative investment vehicles.
- My role focuses on assessing the integrity and operational soundness of prospective projects and fund managers, and identifying and mitigating risks related to governance, financial irregularities, and sustainability.
Senior Director - Head of GRIP
FTI Consulting
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Headed the Global Risk and Investigations Practice (GRIP) for Europe and Africa from May 2021. Overseeing investigative activities, due diligence, and asset tracing for high-profile clients (HNWI, Magic Circle law firms, PE).
- Managed a 9-person team within a department wide budget of $30 million. Led cross-department collaborations with teams in data analytics, cybersecurity, and forensic accounting.
- Advisor to the CEO and Board of a large telecoms company that experienced fraud during a $150 million tender. I led a team of lawyers and cybersecurity analysts that uncovered a data breach and systemic fraud; and provided actionable recommendations to the board of directors.
- Expert in offshore corporate structures, short seller activist investigations (Wirecard), OSINT, stakeholder mapping.
Manager
Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Directed large-scale investigations, including asset tracing for a $5 billion sovereign wealth fund, identifying financial mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and governance gaps.
- Designed and implemented risk management frameworks, including whistleblower policies, corporate governance structures, and fraud detection systems, tailored to high-risk jurisdictions.
Public Advocacy
Independent
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Advocated for women’s rights and social justice through music and public engagement during the Arab Spring revolutions, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities across the MENA region.
- Gained global recognition for the protest song “Back Down Mubarak”.
- Featured in outlets such as Wired, The Times, CNN, and Voice of America.
- Collaborated with acclaimed artists, including Hassan Hajjaj, and was exhibited at venues such as Somerset House (London) and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
- Delivered TEDx talks and participated in cultural forums, including the Nour Festival, to connect art with activism and highlight the intersection of geopolitics, gender equity, and cultural identity.
Education
MSc - Political Economy of Late Development
London School of Economics
BCom - Economics and Finance
McGill University
Skills
- Strategic Governance & Risk Management
- Fraud & Corruption Investigations
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
Philanthropy & Advocacy
- Advocated for women’s rights and social justice through music and public engagement during the Arab Spring Revolutions, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities across the MENA region.
- Featured in outlets such as Wired, The Times, BBC, CNN, Complex, and Voice of America.
- Collaborated with acclaimed artists, including Hassan Hajjaj, and was exhibited at venues such as Somerset House (London) and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
- Delivered TEDx talks and participated in cultural forums, including the Nour Festival, to connect art with activism and highlight the intersection of geopolitics, gender equity, and cultural identity.
Citations
My work in advocacy has been recognized in academic research and prominent media outlets. These citations highlight the impact of my contributions to gender rights and cultural activism.
- University of Michigan: "Women and the Arab Spring"—Analysis of gender dynamics in protest movements, featuring my music as a case study.
- Peace Women Journal: Featured in "Women in the Arab Spring: Human Rights from the Ground Up."
- JSTOR: Cited in "Hip Hop and the Global Imprint of a Black Cultural Form" for her transnational activism.
- Hip Hop in Europe: Examined my contributions to feminist discourse in hip-hop and cultural identity.
- Columbia University: Featured in "The Future of Human Rights," discussing my contributions to advancing equity and social justice through cultural and institutional frameworks.
- The Times: "The Price of Sexism"
Timeline
Advisor
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Director - Head of GRIP
FTI Consulting
01.2019 - 12.2021
Board Member and Director
Atlas MENA Capital
01.2016 - Current
Manager
Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
01.2016 - 12.2018
Public Advocacy
Independent
01.2011 - 12.2014
BCom - Economics and Finance
McGill University
MSc - Political Economy of Late Development
London School of Economics
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