Ruth Middleton

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ABOUT RUTH MIDDLETON

Chief Risk Officer (SMF 4) with experience in both setting up a CRO function and operating in a business-as-usual risk environment in Life and General Insurance. Demonstrated history in financial services; skilled in Financial Risk, Risk Management, Operational Risk, Governance, Market Risk, Risk Appetite Frameworks and Emerging Risk. Strong intellectually and able to grasp quickly the detailed structure of projects and initiatives. Worked at Group and Business Unit C-suite / Director level, with experience of working globally, re-designing Target Operating Models, designing and embedding risk frameworks, experience of M&A work, and managing change. Able to motivate and work well in teams and bring individuals together in a co-operative way as well as build effective relationships with other areas through the business. Strong communication skills, with ability to explain key concepts simply, as demonstrated through oral and written presentations. Effective problem solver, often resolving barriers which sit between different specialisms and departments; track record of bringing multi-disciplinary teams together and engaging them to deliver results. Stakeholders can rely on me to deliver a high standard of work within a set timeframe.