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Influence in MiFID II decision reviews with documented rationale

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Influence in MiFID II decision reviews with documented rationale

Become the reference point for MiFID II implementation choices across Macquarie teams

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee 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 compliance or risk manager in a global financial institution leading MiFID II implementation or oversight

Who this is not for

Junior analysts, auditors, or staff without decision participation in compliance frameworks or vendor selection

What you walk away with

  • Own the framing of MiFID II control boundaries in cross-functional reviews
  • Preempt peer challenges with source-backed implementation rationale
  • Lead vendor evaluation criteria without escalation overhead
  • Shape internal guidance that outlives team reshuffles
  • Establish consistent precedent for trade reporting and execution logging

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Defining MiFID II scope in hybrid trading environments
Map regulatory boundaries to execution venues, algo strategies, and desk-level workflows without overreach or gap.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Execution venue classification
  2. Algo trading thresholds
  3. Order routing disclosure
  4. Desk-level exceptions
  5. Pre-trade controls
  6. Post-trade logging
  7. Commission handling
  8. Client categorisation
  9. Best execution evidence
  10. Cross-market workflows
  11. Record retention triggers
  12. Internal audit alignment
Module 2. Building auditable control objectives
Turn high-level MiFID II mandates into testable, defensible control statements that survive external scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Regulatory clause mapping
  2. Control frequency alignment
  3. Threshold justification
  4. Exception logging
  5. Reviewer access levels
  6. Time-stamp validation
  7. Trade reconstruction paths
  8. Audit trail completeness
  9. Data lineage proof
  10. Sampling methodology
  11. Evidence retention
  12. Version control
Module 3. Vendor selection under MiFID II constraints
Lead procurement decisions with clear, compliant criteria that prioritise long-term adaptability.
12 chapters in this module
  1. RFP exclusions
  2. Execution speed SLAs
  3. Audit trail export
  4. Data residency
  5. API access rights
  6. Change control process
  7. Best execution benchmarks
  8. Vendor audit rights
  9. Penalty clauses
  10. Integration effort
  11. Support responsiveness
  12. Roadmap alignment
Module 4. Documenting rationale for peer review
Create reference-grade explanations that pre-empt challenges and accelerate consensus.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Decision context capture
  2. Alternative evaluation
  3. Risk appetite alignment
  4. Precedent citation
  5. Peer feedback logging
  6. Approval hierarchy
  7. Version comparisons
  8. Change impact summary
  9. Stakeholder mapping
  10. Escalation triggers
  11. Review cycles
  12. Retention schedule
Module 5. Managing strategic exceptions
Define tolerable deviations without undermining overall compliance posture.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Temporary override process
  2. Risk duration limits
  3. Escalation path
  4. Documentation threshold
  5. Approval authority
  6. Monitoring frequency
  7. Reporting obligation
  8. Sunset clauses
  9. Audit notification
  10. Exception clustering
  11. Pattern analysis
  12. Trend reporting
Module 6. Integrating trade reporting workflows
Ensure accurate, timely submissions across EMIR, REMIT, and TRUMPUK with minimal manual touch.
12 chapters in this module
  1. UTI generation
  2. LEI resolution
  3. Trade timestamping
  4. Asset class mapping
  5. Execution venue code
  6. Counterparty classification
  7. Reportable lifecycle events
  8. Amendment handling
  9. Error correction process
  10. Validation rules
  11. Reconciliation frequency
  12. Regulator feedback loop
Module 7. Best execution evidence collection
Design proof chains that withstand regulatory scrutiny and internal skepticism.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Venue comparison criteria
  2. Speed benchmarks
  3. Cost metrics
  4. Liquidity assessment
  5. Order slicing logic
  6. Broker ranking
  7. Client communication
  8. Data retention
  9. Sampling approach
  10. Audit trail linking
  11. Third-party verification
  12. Challenge response
Module 8. Handling cross-border complexities
Navigate MiFID II applicability when trades span multiple jurisdictions and regimes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Resident status rules
  2. Execution venue location
  3. Client type variation
  4. Local law overrides
  5. Data transfer rules
  6. Reporting jurisdiction
  7. Currency impact
  8. Time zone alignment
  9. Holiday calendars
  10. Regulatory mapping
  11. Substitution risk
  12. Settlement timing
Module 9. Scaling compliance across asset classes
Adapt MiFID II controls efficiently as new instruments enter the trading stack.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Instrument classification
  2. Liquidity thresholds
  3. Execution protocol mapping
  4. Reporting obligation
  5. Risk categorisation
  6. Client suitability
  7. Pre-trade checks
  8. Post-trade validation
  9. Commission disclosure
  10. Blotter review
  11. Model validation
  12. Exception handling
Module 10. Securing senior alignment
Frame MiFID II decisions in terms that resonate with business leaders and risk committees.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Strategic risk summary
  2. Cost-benefit framing
  3. Reputational exposure
  4. Competitive posture
  5. Innovation tradeoffs
  6. Vendor lock-in risk
  7. Implementation timeline
  8. Resource allocation
  9. Regulatory trend analysis
  10. Peer benchmarking
  11. Escalation rationale
  12. Decision ownership
Module 11. Designing audit-ready artefacts
Produce documentation that answers reviewer questions before they’re asked.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Control mapping
  2. Evidence indexing
  3. Version history
  4. Approval trail
  5. Gap closure
  6. Review notes
  7. Exception logs
  8. Stakeholder input
  9. Timeline alignment
  10. Cross-reference links
  11. Glossary inclusion
  12. Audit access
Module 12. Sustaining influence over time
Turn one-off decisions into lasting influence through precedent, documentation, and trust.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Playbook maintenance
  2. Precedent library
  3. Onboarding integration
  4. Review cycle
  5. Feedback harvesting
  6. Benchmarking updates
  7. Change anticipation
  8. Stakeholder evolution
  9. Knowledge transfer
  10. Version control
  11. Audit preparation
  12. Regulatory horizon scanning

How this maps to your situation

  • MiFID II control design
  • Vendor evaluation leadership
  • Peer review documentation
  • Strategic exception governance

Before vs. after

Before
Reactively responding to queries and reviews without clear ownership of the framework
After
Proactively shaping MiFID II decisions with documented rationale that becomes the default reference

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 responsibilities over 4-6 weeks.

If nothing changes
Without strengthening documented influence, decisions may default to others, reducing your impact on key compliance and trading governance outcomes.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to the specific decision points senior practitioners face in MiFID II governance, with emphasis on owning technical direction and building reference-grade documentation.

Frequently asked

Is this focused on UK or EU implementation?
Content covers both UK and EU regimes, with clear distinction between divergent requirements and shared principles.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with vendor negotiations?
Yes, Module 3 provides specific frameworks for leading vendor selection under MiFID II constraints.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current responsibilities over 4-6 weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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