Risk management expert witness Alan F. Shirek describes the job of the risk manager:
The “best in class” risk manager has a relationship with the CEO and meets periodically with the Board of Directors. The risk manager is respected for his or her knowledge, experience and ability to assist the organization in accomplishing its major goals while protecting assets, income stream and employees.
How does a risk management consultant add value to such an operation? Primarily by helping the risk manager solve problems that are beyond his or her level of direct experience and by taking on tasks requiring time that the risk manager does not have available.