A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering MiFID II for Software Engineers in Financial Services
Build compliance-aware systems with confidence and precision
$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.
Developers often implement MiFID II controls without clear specs, leading to late-cycle fixes, friction with compliance, and missed opportunities to lead.
The situation this course is for
Engineering teams ship code that gets flagged in audit passes because compliance logic wasn’t baked into design. The cost? Delays, rework, and developers seen as order-takers, not strategic partners.
Who this is for
A software engineer in a financial institution who ships regulated code and wants to lead design conversations around compliance-by-construction
Who this is not for
This is not for compliance officers, auditors, or managers outsourcing technical work. It’s for engineers owning code that must pass regulatory scrutiny.
What you walk away with
- Translate MiFID II articles directly into technical requirements
- Design audit-ready data pipelines that satisfy transaction reporting rules
- Anticipate compliance review feedback before first submission
- Collaborate confidently with legal and risk teams using shared frameworks
- Produce implementation artefacts that become reference standards across teams
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding MiFID II Objectives
Map MiFID II’s goals to real system constraints: fairness, transparency, market integrity. Learn which articles most impact data design and event logging.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of MiFID II and RTS 28
- Key obligations for trading platforms
- Definitions: algorithmic trading, best execution
- Client categorization under MiFID II
- Reporting vs recordkeeping distinctions
- Data provenance expectations
- Timeline of transaction events
- Record retention defaults
- Jurisdictional triggers
- Exemptions engineers should know
- Interaction with EMIR
- Link to trade surveillance
Module 2. Transaction Reporting Requirements
Break down ESMA’s transaction reporting schema and map required fields to internal event systems and trade capture services.
12 chapters in this module
- 84 fields in TRUM
- Timestamp precision requirements
- Counterparty identification logic
- Instrument classification codes
- Order chain traceability
- Client reference propagation
- Affirmation workflows
- Post-trade transparency rules
- Reporting exceptions handling
- Latency thresholds
- Validation feedback loops
- Error correction procedures
Module 3. Best Execution Implementation
Design routing logic and vendor integrations that satisfy best execution obligations with measurable evidence trails.
12 chapters in this module
- Venue selection criteria
- Liquidity source weighting
- Historical performance tracking
- Client-specific preferences
- Order type handling
- Speed vs price tradeoffs
- Execution venue classifications
- Cost of trading metrics
- Dark pool interaction
- Broker selection logs
- Audit trail completeness
- Regulator-facing summaries
Module 4. Data Architecture for Compliance
Structure event-driven systems to retain granular data needed for regulator inquiries and internal audits.
12 chapters in this module
- Event schema design
- Immutable logging patterns
- Timestamp synchronization
- Data partitioning strategies
- Retention tagging
- Access control models
- Encryption at rest
- Cross-border data flows
- Pseudonymization techniques
- Replayability guarantees
- Schema evolution rules
- Point-in-time reconstruction
Module 5. System Audits and Artifact Preparation
Generate working documentation and automated checks that satisfy internal and external audit cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit readiness checklist
- Control mapping templates
- Evidence collection workflows
- Automated compliance tests
- Log-to-report traceability
- Third-party dependencies
- Version control practices
- Change approval trails
- Segregation of duties
- Access logging standards
- Deviation reporting
- Remediation tracking
Module 6. Compliance Testing Automation
Integrate MiFID II validation checks into CI/CD pipelines and staging environments to catch gaps early.
12 chapters in this module
- Test case generation from articles
- Mock regulator submissions
- Schema validation tools
- Fuzz testing for edge cases
- Negative test scenarios
- Regression suite design
- Pipeline integration points
- Failure alerting rules
- False positive reduction
- Performance impact tuning
- Shift-left compliance
- Feedback to product teams
Module 7. Trade Surveillance Integration
Link trade execution data to surveillance systems with proper context and normalization.
12 chapters in this module
- Abnormal pattern definitions
- Market abuse indicators
- Position aggregation logic
- Cross-product monitoring
- Threshold calibration
- Alert triage workflows
- False positive analysis
- Escalation procedures
- Behavioral analytics
- User activity correlation
- Insider trading markers
- Reporting to compliance
Module 8. Client Order Flow Handling
Ensure order routing, handling, and execution respect MiFID II fairness and disclosure rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Order type mapping
- Handling of retail vs professional
- Order routing logic
- Internalization policies
- Price improvement tracking
- Order cancellation rules
- Post-trade reports to clients
- Consent mechanisms
- Order aggregation effects
- Latency fairness checks
- Conflict of interest disclosures
- Vendor routing logs
Module 9. Vendor System Integration
Assess third-party systems for MiFID II alignment and ensure integration points preserve compliance intent.
12 chapters in this module
- Due diligence questions
- SLA compliance checks
- Data schema alignment
- Audit trail access
- Patch cycle risks
- Fallback procedures
- Logging coverage
- Certification requirements
- Subsidiary liability
- Contractual obligations
- Escalation paths
- Exit strategies
Module 10. Cross-Border Regulatory Conflicts
Navigate MiFID II interactions with SEC, ASIC, and local regimes when serving global clients.
12 chapters in this module
- Jurisdictional conflict rules
- Client location vs domicile
- Regulatory overlap mitigation
- Local market exceptions
- Data sovereignty compliance
- Cross-border reporting
- Legal entity identifiers
- Timezone impact on reporting
- Currency conversion rules
- Language requirements
- Enforcement precedents
- Escalation to legal
Module 11. Incident Response and Breach Handling
Define protocols for when transaction reporting or best execution fails, containing impact and restoring compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Breach classification levels
- Escalation paths
- Immediate containment steps
- Regulator communication rules
- Root cause analysis
- Remediation planning
- Client notification rules
- Reporting timelines
- Post-mortem documentation
- Process updates
- Audit follow-up
- Re-testing validation
Module 12. Scaling Compliance Across Products
Reuse patterns and templates to deploy MiFID II-compliant systems faster across new asset classes and geographies.
12 chapters in this module
- Pattern library creation
- Template reuse workflows
- Onboarding new teams
- DevOps integration
- Training materials
- Versioning practices
- Feedback from audits
- Cross-product consistency
- Leadership reporting
- Resource allocation
- Tooling standardization
- Future-proofing for RTS updates
How this maps to your situation
- Designing a new trading interface
- Integrating a third-party execution venue
- Responding to auditor questions about trade logs
- Building a data lake for regulatory reporting
Before vs. after
Before
Implementing MiFID II requirements reactively, often after compliance feedback, leading to rework and delayed releases.
After
Shipping systems that meet MiFID II standards by design, earning recognition from legal, risk, and trading teams.
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 to be completed alongside full-time work over 6, 8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without structured knowledge, engineers risk becoming bottlenecks when compliance demands accelerate, missing chances to lead high-visibility projects.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic MiFID II awareness training teaches concepts. This course teaches how to build compliant systems, giving engineers tangible leverage across teams.
Frequently asked
Is this course for developers only?
Yes. It’s designed for engineers who write or review code that touches trading, reporting, or client data in financial services.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover MiFIR as well?
Yes. MiFIR-reportable fields and data publication obligations are integrated throughout the transaction reporting and data architecture modules.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside full-time work over 6, 8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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