A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering MiFID II for Software Engineers in Financial Services
A structured path to owning compliance-critical systems with confidence and precision
$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
Software engineer in financial services with exposure to regulatory systems and compliance-driven development cycles
Who this is not for
Engineers outside financial services or those not involved in systems touched by MiFID II, trade reporting, or compliance automation
What you walk away with
- Translate MiFID II requirements directly into system specifications
- Lead technical design sessions with compliance stakeholders
- Own the implementation of pre-trade transparency and post-trade reporting modules
- Build reusable templates for audit-ready documentation
- Position yourself as the engineer who 'gets' both code and compliance
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding MiFID II's Core Objectives
Break down the regulatory intent behind MiFID II and identify direct engineering implications for trade lifecycle systems.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of MiFID II
- Key changes from MiFID I
- Scope of application
- Impact on execution venues
- Asset classes covered
- Trading venue classifications
- Organized trading facilities
- Systematic internalizers
- Best execution obligations
- Transaction reporting requirements
- Clock synchronization rules
- Latency monitoring standards
Module 2. Trade Reporting Architecture
Design systems that automatically capture and report transaction data to national competent authorities.
12 chapters in this module
- Reportable events
- Field specifications
- UTP mapping
- LEI integration
- Timestamp granularity
- Data retention policies
- Error handling workflows
- Reconciliation logic
- Validation rules
- Automated corrections
- Audit trail generation
- Reporting dashboards
Module 3. Best Execution Compliance Logic
Embed regulatory requirements into routing and execution decision engines.
12 chapters in this module
- Venue ranking algorithms
- Latency benchmarking
- Price improvement tracking
- Order type coverage
- Client categorization
- Execution venue approval
- Decision logging
- Pre-trade analytics
- Post-trade review triggers
- Aggregation rules
- Dark pool access logic
- Routing exception handling
Module 4. Pre-Trade Transparency Systems
Implement systems that publish actionable trading data before order submission.
12 chapters in this module
- LIS determination logic
- LULD bands
- Reference price calculation
- Price dissemination intervals
- Trading pause flags
- Volatility interruption logic
- Market depth requirements
- Order size thresholds
- Instrument status codes
- Data feed integrity
- Circuit breaker integration
- Real-time validation
Module 5. Post-Trade Transparency Implementation
Build systems that publish trade details promptly and accurately.
12 chapters in this module
- Publication timing rules
- Data fields required
- Block trade exemptions
- Size thresholds
- Delayed publication logic
- Derivatives reporting
- OTC trade handling
- Compression events
- Clearing obligations
- TTCA integration
- Transparency waivers
- Regulatory flagging
Module 6. Clock Synchronization Engineering
Ensure all trading systems operate on precise, auditable time sources.
12 chapters in this module
- Microsecond precision requirements
- UTC traceability
- Time source redundancy
- Synchronization checks
- Clock drift monitoring
- Log tagging standards
- Audit trail timestamps
- Network delay compensation
- Hardware timestamping
- Software fallback logic
- Regulatory test scenarios
- Certification procedures
Module 7. Algorithmic Trading Controls
Implement safeguards for automated trading strategies.
12 chapters in this module
- Kill switch logic
- Volume limits
- Message rate throttling
- Pre-trade checks
- Risk controls
- Strategy approval workflows
- Backtesting validation
- Market impact estimation
- Spoofing detection
- Layered order rules
- Latency monitoring
- Human oversight points
Module 8. Compliance Automation Frameworks
Design systems that self-validate against regulatory rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Rule encoding standards
- Policy as code
- Automated assertions
- Control dashboards
- Exception escalation
- Dynamic rule updates
- Version control
- Audit trail capture
- Change approval logic
- Rollback procedures
- Testing environments
- Production gating
Module 9. Vendor System Integration
Lead technical reviews and integration of third-party compliance platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- RFP technical criteria
- API compatibility
- Data schema mapping
- Latency benchmarks
- Audit readiness
- Support SLAs
- Certification requirements
- On-prem vs cloud
- Security reviews
- Change management
- Performance testing
- Fallback designs
Module 10. Regulatory Change Implementation
Build systems that adapt quickly to evolving regulatory requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Change tracking
- Impact assessment
- Stakeholder alignment
- Phased rollout
- Regression testing
- Documentation updates
- Training materials
- Feedback loops
- Versioned rulebooks
- Compliance calendars
- Cross-border implications
- Internal audit coordination
Module 11. Audit Readiness Engineering
Create systems that produce audit-ready artefacts on demand.
12 chapters in this module
- Log retention policies
- Access controls
- Data immutability
- Query interfaces
- Report templates
- Timestamp validation
- Event correlation
- User activity tracking
- Configuration snapshots
- System uptime
- Incident response logs
- Remediation workflows
Module 12. Strategic Influence in Compliance Projects
Position yourself as the technical leader in regulatory initiatives.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping
- Communication frameworks
- Decision ownership
- Risk articulation
- Trade-off analysis
- Budget justification
- Timeline realism
- Resource planning
- Change sponsorship
- Executive summaries
- Influence without authority
- Legacy system modernization
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing MiFID II trade reporting
- Designing best execution systems
- Ensuring pre-trade transparency
- Leading vendor compliance platform reviews
Before vs. after
Before
Receiving compliance requirements as downstream inputs with limited influence on design
After
Leading technical architecture discussions with confidence in MiFID II obligations and engineering trade-offs
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, or 36 hours total, with self-paced completion
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews or academic courses, this program delivers specific, reusable engineering artefacts and implementation logic used in real MiFID II systems at global financial firms.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Software engineers in financial services who work on systems affected by MiFID II, including trade reporting, execution, and compliance automation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me lead projects?
Yes. You'll gain the technical authority and implementation blueprints to lead MiFID II-related initiatives from design through delivery.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, or 36 hours total, with self-paced completion.
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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