A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence Across More Business Units with MiFID II Expertise
Build authority that spans divisions, regions, and data domains by mastering the operational depth of MiFID II as a data engineer in complex financial environments.
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Senior data engineer or compliance-adjacent technologist in a global financial institution navigating complex regulatory data demands.
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, non-technical compliance staff, or professionals outside financial services data infrastructure.
What you walk away with
- Lead obligation mapping sessions across asset classes using MiFID II as the anchor
- Design data pipelines with built-in compliance telemetry for transaction reporting
- Serve as the go-to resource for trade data lineage across APAC and EMEA desks
- Pre-empt audit findings by aligning data storage patterns with RTS 23-27 requirements
- Document reusable patterns that persist beyond team rotations or leadership changes
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. MiFID II Core Obligations for Technical Teams
Break down RTS 23-27 and regulatory reporting requirements into technical guardrails for data engineers and platform teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of MiFID II under EU law
- Definition of reportable transactions
- Client classification obligations
- Pre-trade transparency rules
- Post-trade publication mandates
- Trade reconstruction duties
- Clock synchronisation requirements
- Standard contract identifiers
- Transaction reporting timeline
- Data retention periods
- Recordkeeping depth expectations
- Audit trail completeness
Module 2. Data Architecture Under RTS 23 and 27
Translate regulatory text into scalable data models, pipeline checks, and metadata controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Golden copy concept for trade data
- Event timestamping precision
- Order reference chaining logic
- Hierarchical data assembly
- Latency tracking across systems
- Clock alignment across regions
- Unique trade ID construction
- Data point correlation mapping
- Pipeline monitoring triggers
- Reprocessing window design
- Error handling in reporting streams
- Fallback state management
Module 3. Obligation Mapping Across Asset Classes
Apply MiFID II rules consistently across equities, derivatives, fixed income, and foreign exchange workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Equities reporting thresholds
- Derivatives lifecycle events
- Fixed income transparency flags
- FX trade classification rules
- Algorithmic trading disclosures
- Systematic internaliser status
- Dark pool participation
- Liquidity provider reporting
- Post-trade deferral eligibility
- Large in scale exemptions
- Volume weighted midpoint
- Reference price frameworks
Module 4. Trade Data Lineage and Provenance
Establish end-to-end traceability from order initiation to regulator submission with verifiable data paths.
12 chapters in this module
- Source system tagging
- Event-to-event correlation
- Data transformation logging
- Pipeline version tracking
- Schema evolution handling
- Metadata enrichment points
- Ownership chain documentation
- Change propagation mapping
- Reprocessing impact analysis
- Breakpoint validation
- Audit snapshot capture
- Reconciliation checkpoint
Module 5. Cross-Regional Data Consistency
Maintain compliance integrity across APAC, EMEA, and global desks despite differing market practices.
12 chapters in this module
- Timezone handling in reports
- Local holiday exceptions
- Currency conversion logic
- Jurisdiction-specific flags
- Regulatory overlap management
- Data sovereignty constraints
- Cross-border pipeline routing
- Local market access rules
- Regional reporting variance
- Legal entity identifier use
- Global legal entity mapping
- Entity resolution design
Module 6. Automated Compliance Telemetry
Embed regulatory checks directly into data pipelines to reduce manual validation burden.
12 chapters in this module
- Schema validation hooks
- Data completeness checks
- Threshold alert rules
- Exception logging structure
- Automated gap detection
- Missing field tracking
- Late data handling
- Duplicate detection logic
- Correction pipeline design
- Amendment reporting rules
- Rejection code standardisation
- Status propagation workflow
Module 7. Audit-Ready Output Generation
Produce regulator-facing artefacts that require no rework or clarification.
12 chapters in this module
- Transaction report schema
- XML message formatting
- LEI inclusion rules
- National competent authority codes
- Data format versioning
- Submission envelope design
- Error response handling
- Resubmission protocols
- Validation feedback loops
- Reconciliation file structure
- Audit narrative packaging
- Evidence pack assembly
Module 8. Vendor Oversight and Third-Party Data
Ensure external providers meet MiFID II data obligations and integrate cleanly into internal systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor data SLA terms
- Data format compliance
- Timing consistency expectations
- Gap reporting duties
- Amendment handling
- Data ownership clauses
- Audit access rights
- Correction responsibility
- Downstream impact analysis
- Fallback data sourcing
- Provider onboarding checklist
- Contractual obligation mapping
Module 9. Internal Escalation and Decision Rights
Clarify ownership and escalation paths for MiFID II data disputes and exceptions.
12 chapters in this module
- Exception classification tiers
- Data ownership definitions
- Escalation matrix design
- Resolution time benchmarks
- Stakeholder alignment process
- Cross-desk coordination
- Legal input triggers
- Compliance sign-off workflow
- Change advisory board role
- URGENT flag protocols
- Resolution documentation
- Post-mortem reporting
Module 10. Regulator Engagement Preparation
Support regulatory inquiries with precise, technically grounded responses.
12 chapters in this module
- Common inquiry types
- Data scope definition
- Response timeline expectations
- Evidence chain assembly
- Technical explanation writing
- Legal-compliance bridge
- Executive summary drafting
- Follow-up readiness
- Pre-audit walkthroughs
- Scenario testing drills
- Cross-functional alignment
- Reputation risk awareness
Module 11. Future-Proofing for Regulatory Updates
Design systems that absorb future MiFID II revisions and adjacent regulations.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory change tracking
- Impact assessment workflow
- Change implementation timeline
- Testing cycle duration
- Cross-product alignment
- Documentation versioning
- Tiered rollback planning
- Stakeholder notification
- Training material updates
- Backward compatibility
- Phased rollout strategy
- Post-implementation review
Module 12. Building Reusable Compliance Patterns
Turn project-specific knowledge into institutional assets that compound in value.
12 chapters in this module
- Pattern documentation
- Template library creation
- Internal training modules
- Cross-team enablement
- Knowledge transfer sessions
- Onboarding integration
- Feedback collection
- Version improvement
- Cross-jurisdiction adaptation
- Lessons learned repository
- Expertise visibility
- Influence expansion
How this maps to your situation
- After onboarding a new APAC desk
- Before a regulatory audit cycle
- When launching a new asset class pipeline
- After a vendor platform change
Before vs. after
Before
Interpreting MiFID II demands happens reactively, often after the fact, leading to fragmented implementations across desks.
After
You lead with structured, repeatable patterns that teams across business units adopt by default, giving you reach beyond your immediate role.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current projects.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses on the technical implementation of MiFID II within global financial data architectures, tailored for engineers who need influence beyond their immediate team.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for non-European markets?
Yes. While MiFID II originates in the EU, its reporting standards shape global transaction data practices, especially for firms like Macquarie serving cross-border clients.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me work with compliance teams more effectively?
Yes. The course builds shared language and artefacts that reduce friction and position you as a bridge between engineering and regulatory outcomes.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current projects..
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