A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering MiFID II for Associate Software Engineers in Financial Services
Build defensible, regulation-aligned systems with clarity and precision
$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
Associate Software Engineer in financial services working on systems impacted by MiFID II reporting and data handling requirements
Who this is not for
Executives seeking high-level compliance overviews, auditors focused on checklists, or developers outside regulated financial environments
What you walk away with
- Articulate the regulatory rationale behind technical design choices in MiFID II-compliant systems
- Reference exact MiFID II articles and EBA guidelines during implementation discussions
- Demonstrate decision traceability from regulation text to code-level enforcement
- Navigate peer challenges with sourced examples from prior enforcement actions and supervisory reviews
- Build implementation artefacts that include inline justification notes for audit readiness
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding MiFID II's Technical Scope
Break down MiFID II into actionable technical domains including transaction reporting, clock synchronisation, and recordkeeping thresholds.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining RTS 23 and RTS 24
- Mapping reporting obligations to data fields
- Clock accuracy requirements under Article 12
- Data retention periods by asset class
- National competent authorities' enforcement patterns
- EBA guidelines on clock synchronisation
- Transaction report schema breakdown
- Identifying reportable events in code
- Latency thresholds for timestamping
- Audit trail depth expectations
- Data lineage in trade capture
- Logging requirements for algorithmic trading
Module 2. From Regulation Text to System Logic
Translate MiFID II articles into technical specifications with traceable justifications.
12 chapters in this module
- Parsing Article 65 obligations
- Converting RTS 23 clauses to schema rules
- Mapping transaction types to valid values
- Setting up pre-trade transparency checks
- Implementing double volume cap logic
- Post-trade reporting timing windows
- UTP and LEI integration points
- Handling report amendments and cancellations
- Error correction workflows
- Validating ISIN-based instrument classification
- Building reconciliation rules
- Linking to ESMA's validation guidelines
Module 3. Clock Synchronisation in Practice
Implement and document time synchronisation that meets MiFID II’s Article 12 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- UTC timestamping fundamentals
- Nanosecond precision expectations
- GNSS and atomic clock references
- Network time protocol limits
- Internal vs external clock trust
- Clock drift monitoring setup
- Recording time source hierarchy
- System clock audit logs
- Measuring end-to-end latency
- Validating timestamp consistency across systems
- Documenting tolerance thresholds
- Reporting clock failures
Module 4. Data Retention Architecture
Design storage systems that meet MiFID II's five-year retention mandate with efficient retrieval.
12 chapters in this module
- Retention scope by entity type
- Data formats for auditability
- Immutable logging mechanisms
- Indexing for fast retrieval
- Encryption and access control
- Role-based query permissions
- Chain of custody documentation
- Retention period tracking per trade
- Automated deletion safeguards
- Cross-border data considerations
- Storage tiering strategies
- Compliance with GDPR overlap
Module 5. Transaction Reporting Workflows
Build end-to-end reporting pipelines with validation, retry, and escalation logic.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying reportable transactions
- Validating venue vs non-venue trades
- Reporting OTC derivatives accurately
- Handling dark pool activity
- Pre-trade transparency exemptions
- Reporting thresholds for derivatives
- Currency conversion rules
- Volume weighting calculations
- Double volume cap triggers
- Reporting latency benchmarks
- Handling rejection feedback loops
- Building reconciliation with ESMA
Module 6. Defensible Design Justifications
Create documentation that supports technical choices with regulation, precedent, and internal alignment.
12 chapters in this module
- Linking code decisions to MiFID II articles
- Citing EBA Q&A references
- Referencing ESMA annual reports
- Documenting internal control mappings
- Incorporating audit recommendations
- Using past enforcement actions as examples
- Building rationale appendices
- Versioning decision logs
- Peer review integration
- Handling design disagreements
- Escalation paths for unresolved issues
- Maintaining traceability matrices
Module 7. Peer Challenge Response Framework
Prepare for technical debates with structured responses based on regulation and real-world precedent.
12 chapters in this module
- Common challenges to reporting scope
- Debating latency thresholds
- Handling trade vs position reporting
- Disputing data field definitions
- Responding to control design feedback
- Clarifying reuse of existing systems
- Justifying exception handling logic
- Addressing audit findings early
- Using EBA templates as proof
- Referencing FCA enforcement cases
- Building a response playbook
- Maintaining a precedent library
Module 8. Integration with Compliance Monitoring
Align software outputs with compliance dashboards and supervisory reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Generating compliance KPIs
- Building exception reports
- Creating audit-ready summaries
- Feeding data to compliance teams
- Aligning with control testing
- Supporting internal audits
- Preparing for regulatory inquiries
- Export formats for reporting
- Automating compliance certification
- Version control for compliance artefacts
- Documenting system changes
- Reconciling across reporting cycles
Module 9. Vendor System Evaluation
Assess third-party systems for MiFID II alignment with technical precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating vendor timestamping
- Assessing data retention guarantees
- Validating transaction reporting scope
- Reviewing API documentation
- Testing error handling
- Auditing for completeness
- Checking reconciliation capabilities
- Verifying LEI integration
- Reviewing UTP usage
- Assessing clock synchronisation claims
- Requesting compliance attestations
- Documenting gaps and exceptions
Module 10. Change Management for MiFID II Systems
Manage system updates while preserving compliance integrity and justifications.
12 chapters in this module
- Impact assessment for code changes
- Updating rationale documents
- Re-validating control mappings
- Notifying compliance teams
- Versioning compliance artefacts
- Re-running test cases
- Updating implementation playbooks
- Communicating changes to auditors
- Handling rollback scenarios
- Updating peer training materials
- Maintaining audit trail continuity
- Documenting technical debt
Module 11. Audit and Examination Readiness
Prepare systems and documentation for internal and external scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Preparing system walkthroughs
- Compiling transaction samples
- Documenting control effectiveness
- Generating data lineage reports
- Explaining design choices clearly
- Referencing regulatory sources
- Handling follow-up questions
- Correcting identified gaps
- Updating documentation post-audit
- Building recurring readiness checks
- Preparing for ESMA inquiries
- Maintaining evidence repositories
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Updates
Stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices in MiFID II implementation.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking EBA publications
- Monitoring ESMA consultations
- Subscribing to regulatory alerts
- Updating internal frameworks
- Revising implementation guides
- Training peers on updates
- Benchmarking against peers
- Participating in working groups
- Conducting annual reviews
- Updating control mappings
- Reassessing vendor systems
- Documenting evolution over time
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing new MiFID II-compliant systems
- Responding to peer or auditor questions
- Preparing for internal or external audits
- Evaluating or upgrading vendor platforms
Before vs. after
Before
Building MiFID II-compliant systems without full confidence in defending design choices
After
Delivering systems backed by clear, sourced reasoning that holds up in peer review and audit
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 2 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current work commitments
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews, this course focuses on the code-level decisions and justifications that matter to software engineers , combining regulatory precision with practical implementation patterns used in top-tier financial institutions.
Frequently asked
Is this course for developers or compliance officers?
It's designed for software engineers like you who implement MiFID II requirements and need to justify technical decisions with regulatory depth.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use this with my team?
Yes, the implementation playbook is designed to be shared and adapted for team use.
$199 one-time. Approximately 2 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside current work commitments.
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