During my professional journey, I have seen firsthand how crucial professional compliance is for modern organizations. In Italy, however, many professions are still unregulated and, among these, the role of Compliance Manager also falls within this category—an essential figure in governance systems but, until recently, without a clear regulatory framework.

Today, we can finally rely on an important reference point: the UNI 11883:2022 standard, developed by the UNI technical group dedicated to organizational governance. This document clearly defines competencies, roles, and responsibilities, providing clarity for both professionals and companies.

The standard distinguishes three levels:

Compliance Technician, with operational functions supporting middle management.

Compliance Specialist, with a tactical-managerial role, involved in the design and implementation of management systems.

Compliance Manager, with strategic responsibilities, interacting with top management and governing bodies.

This approach is fully aligned with European and international frameworks (EQF, NQF, ISO 17024), enhancing learning outcomes and facilitating the global recognition and certification of competencies.

In my work, which involves interaction with organizations across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Central America, I experience daily how essential it is to have a role that combines technical expertise, ethics, systemic vision, and relational skills. Professional compliance thus becomes not only a requirement but also a value that builds trust and sustainability.

The UNI 11883 standard therefore represents a decisive step in giving structure, dignity, and visibility to those who work every day to make organizations more responsible and resilient.

With esteem,
Cindy Martine Grasso