A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering MiFID II for Senior Product Owners in Financial Services
Build auditable, regulator-ready product decisions with confidence and expanded influence
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
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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 Product Owner in financial services managing deliverables under MiFID II scope, seeking greater authority in compliance-critical decisions without moving into a formal leadership role.
Who this is not for
Junior product staff, compliance analysts without product delivery responsibility, or those seeking certification prep unrelated to MiFID II implementation in capital markets.
What you walk away with
- Own product-level compliance decisions without escalation
- Embed MiFID II requirements directly into backlog prioritization
- Produce regulator-ready artefacts from sprint outputs
- Lead cross-functional teams with clear governance boundaries
- Gain recognized authority on product compliance interpretation
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of MiFID II in Product Delivery
Understand how MiFID II principles map to product ownership in financial services, focusing on best execution, trade transparency, and client classification.
12 chapters in this module
- Intent behind MiFID II product rules
- Key obligations for trading platforms
- Role of Product Owner in compliance
- Interaction with trade surveillance
- Client order handling requirements
- Pre-trade transparency mandates
- Post-trade reporting triggers
- Best execution policy integration
- Product design and market fairness
- Recordkeeping expectations
- Regulatory timelines and cycles
- Common misalignments in delivery
Module 2. Mapping Requirements to Product Backlogs
Translate MiFID II compliance obligations into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- From directive to user story
- Tagging compliance in Jira
- Sprint planning with audit trails
- Defining compliance acceptance
- Linking controls to features
- Versioning compliance logic
- Handling regulatory changes
- Backlog refinement techniques
- Prioritizing compliance tech debt
- Stakeholder alignment cadence
- Documenting rationale inline
- Tool-agnostic tracking methods
Module 3. Designing for Auditability
Build products that generate evidence by design, reducing rework during compliance reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit-first product mindset
- Automated logging strategies
- Data lineage in trade workflows
- Timestamp accuracy controls
- User action trail capture
- Immutable audit stores
- Retention rule integration
- Searchable logs for regulators
- Output formatting standards
- Integration with SIEM tools
- Testing audit readiness
- Demoing logs to stakeholders
Module 4. Client Categorization and Permissions
Implement client classification workflows that meet MiFID II standards for retail, professional, and eligible counterparty treatment.
12 chapters in this module
- Legal definitions of client types
- Onboarding form design
- Evidence collection workflows
- Permissions by client tier
- Systemic risk indicators
- Review frequency mandates
- Transition rules between tiers
- Consent mechanisms
- Handling incomplete data
- Audit trail for changes
- Regulatory reporting triggers
- Cross-border client handling
Module 5. Best Execution Implementation
Structure product decisions around best execution obligations across asset classes and order types.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining best execution policy
- Route selection logic
- Exchange vs. dark pool
- Liquidity source ranking
- Speed vs. cost trade-offs
- Venue performance tracking
- Client-specific preferences
- Algorithmic order routing
- Execution quality metrics
- Reporting to clients
- Internal review triggers
- Continuous improvement loop
Module 6. Trade Reporting Workflows
Design systems that automatically generate accurate, timely trade reports for submission to regulators.
12 chapters in this module
- Reporting obligation triggers
- Field mapping to regulator schema
- Validation before submission
- Error handling in pipelines
- Timeliness SLAs
- Correcting reported trades
- Lifecycle event capture
- Instrument classification rules
- Client identifier standards
- Cross-border reporting
- Testing with mock data
- Monitoring report success rate
Module 7. Product Governance Frameworks
Apply MiFID II product governance rules to new and existing financial offerings.
12 chapters in this module
- Target market definition
- Suitability checks
- Distribution channel alignment
- Product intervention triggers
- Ongoing monitoring
- Performance review cycles
- Mis-selling risk indicators
- Client outcome tracking
- Remediation workflows
- Sunsetting underperformers
- Stakeholder input integration
- Documentation depth
Module 8. Stakeholder Communication Design
Shape transparent, compliant communication flows between product, compliance, and operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory update intake
- Cross-functional sync design
- Change control workflows
- Compliance sign-off integration
- Escalation path clarity
- Meeting output capture
- Documentation standards
- Version control for policies
- Feedback loops from audits
- Proactive notification setup
- Crisis communication prep
- External auditor prep
Module 9. Vendor and Third-Party Oversight
Extend MiFID II accountability into vendor-managed components of your product stack.
12 chapters in this module
- Due diligence requirements
- Contractual compliance clauses
- Audit rights negotiation
- Performance monitoring
- Incident response coordination
- Data access guarantees
- Sub-vendor tracking
- Penetration test expectations
- Right to inspect clauses
- Vendor exit planning
- Reporting chain clarity
- Evidence collection from partners
Module 10. Incident Response and Escalations
Lead product-related compliance incidents with structured response protocols and clear ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining reportable events
- Internal alerting workflows
- Root cause analysis
- Regulator notification timing
- Client communication
- Corrective action planning
- Follow-up review cycles
- Trend analysis from incidents
- Systemic fixes vs. patches
- Legal hold procedures
- Lessons integration
- Post-mortem documentation
Module 11. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
Institutionalize ongoing compliance validation within product operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated control checks
- Sampling for manual review
- Dashboard design for compliance
- Trend detection
- Regulatory radar updates
- Benchmarking against peers
- Internal audit prep
- Findings resolution tracking
- Regulator feedback loop
- Process refinement
- Compliance health scoring
- Leadership reporting
Module 12. Expanding Your Mandate
Use mastery to claim greater decision rights and influence in your current role.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying expansion opportunities
- Documenting past success
- Building credibility
- Proposing new responsibilities
- Measuring expanded impact
- Securing leadership buy-in
- Maintaining scope clarity
- Avoiding overreach
- Delegating within mandate
- Mentoring junior staff
- Cross-product influence
- Owning compliance roadmap
How this maps to your situation
- Product launch under MiFID II
- Regulatory audit preparation
- Vendor system integration
- Post-implementation review
Before vs. after
Before
Reactive compliance, fragmented artefacts, frequent escalations.
After
Proactive product governance, auditable outputs, final say on compliance-critical decisions.
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 access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in 12 weeks with weekly sprints.
If nothing changes
Continuing without structured MiFID II integration risks recurring compliance gaps, increased audit findings, and missed opportunities to expand decision authority in your current role.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to Product Owners in financial services with real-world MiFID II implementation scenarios. Compared to certification prep, it focuses on practical execution, not exam content.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for non-compliance roles?
Yes, it's designed specifically for Product Owners and delivery leads who must embed MiFID II requirements into working products.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover Brexit-related changes to MiFID II?
Yes, the course addresses UK-specific implementation nuances post-Brexit.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for completion in 12 weeks with weekly sprints..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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