A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering MiFID II for Software Engineers in Financial Technology
Build compliant systems with precision and confidence using the definitive framework for financial markets conduct.
$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.
Engineers spend too long interpreting regulatory text without clear implementation patterns, delaying delivery and increasing rework.
The situation this course is for
Compliance requirements like MiFID II are often handed down as legal prose, forcing engineers to reverse-engineer technical specs. This leads to inconsistent implementations, audit gaps, and last-minute fixes. The cost isn’t just time, it’s credibility when systems fail review.
Who this is for
Software engineers in financial institutions who are accountable for building systems that meet MiFID II requirements but lack direct access to implementation blueprints.
Who this is not for
This is not for compliance officers, legal teams, or product managers seeking high-level overviews. It’s for engineers who write code that must pass regulatory scrutiny.
What you walk away with
- Translate MiFID II articles directly into system requirements and control logic
- Design trade surveillance modules with built-in compliance traceability
- Build audit-ready documentation as a byproduct of development
- Reduce dependency on compliance teams for routine implementation decisions
- Own end-to-end MiFID II technical implementation from policy to production
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding MiFID II’s Core Objectives
Explore the intent behind MiFID II and how it shapes technical design decisions in trading systems and investor protection.
12 chapters in this module
- Origins of MiFID II
- Key regulatory drivers
- Investor protection mandates
- Market integrity requirements
- Scope of application
- Trading venue classifications
- Product governance rules
- Best execution obligations
- Transaction reporting basics
- Algorithmic trading definitions
- Post-trade transparency
- Data reporting standards
Module 2. Mapping Articles to System Boundaries
Learn how to define system scope based on MiFID II article applicability and regulatory perimeter.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying in-scope entities
- Legal entity identifiers
- Trading desk classifications
- Instrument categorization
- System boundary mapping
- Data flow tracing
- Ownership of reporting chains
- Third-party dependencies
- Cloud deployment risks
- On-premise compliance
- Hybrid architecture patterns
- Cross-border data flows
Module 3. Trade Reporting Workflow Design
Build compliant trade reporting pipelines that meet RTS 23 and RTS 24 requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding RTS 23
- RTS 24 data fields
- Timestamp synchronization
- LEI integration
- UTP code mapping
- Order reference chaining
- Execution venue IDs
- Client classification logic
- Reportable event triggers
- Error handling protocols
- Reconciliation checks
- Automated validation rules
Module 4. Best Execution Implementation
Code systems that capture and demonstrate best execution across venues and asset classes.
12 chapters in this module
- Venue selection logic
- Latency benchmarking
- Price improvement tracking
- Routing decision logs
- Alternative venue checks
- Internalization flags
- Client order handling
- Pre-trade transparency
- Post-trade benchmarking
- Execution quality metrics
- Data retention rules
- Audit trail generation
Module 5. Algorithmic Trading Controls
Implement safeguards for automated trading strategies under MiFID II Article 17.
12 chapters in this module
- Definition of algorithmic trading
- Trading algorithm registration
- Kill switch logic
- Volume monitoring
- Latency thresholds
- Circuit breaker integration
- Pre-trade risk checks
- Position limits enforcement
- Self-trading prevention
- Market impact measurement
- Abuse pattern detection
- Regulator-facing logs
Module 6. Product Governance Frameworks
Design systems that enforce product governance rules for distribution channels.
12 chapters in this module
- Target market identification
- Distribution channel mapping
- Suitability rule encoding
- Client categorization
- Risk rating integration
- Complex financial instruments
- Derivatives classification
- Leverage thresholds
- Maximum loss indicators
- Investment horizon checks
- Currency mismatch rules
- Documentation linkage
Module 7. Transaction Cost Disclosure
Build modules that calculate and report transaction costs and charges transparently.
12 chapters in this module
- Cost component breakdown
- Embedded fees tracking
- Currency conversion costs
- Securities lending fees
- Custody charges
- Management fees allocation
- Performance impact metrics
- Client-level cost aggregation
- Reporting period alignment
- Time-weighted calculations
- Quarterly disclosure format
- Regulatory template mapping
Module 8. Data Architecture for Compliance
Design data models that support MiFID II reporting and audit requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Golden source definition
- Reference data integration
- Event sourcing patterns
- Immutable logs
- Timestamp accuracy
- Data lineage tracking
- Schema versioning
- Regulatory schema mapping
- Data quality rules
- Gap detection logic
- Reprocessing workflows
- Audit trail retention
Module 9. Testing Compliance Logic
Develop test suites that validate MiFID II rule enforcement in production-like environments.
12 chapters in this module
- Test scenario design
- Mock regulatory feeds
- Negative testing
- Edge case coverage
- Time travel testing
- Backtesting frameworks
- Regulator query simulation
- Error injection
- Control threshold testing
- Failure mode analysis
- Automated compliance checks
- Regression suite structure
Module 10. Audit Preparation and Evidence
Generate audit-ready artefacts directly from system outputs and logs.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence requirement mapping
- Control documentation
- Automated checklist generation
- Regulator Q&A prep
- Audit trail formatting
- Log retention policies
- Access control logs
- Change management records
- Data provenance reports
- Third-party attestations
- Internal review cycles
- External audit coordination
Module 11. Change Management under MiFID II
Manage regulatory updates and system changes without disrupting compliance posture.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory change monitoring
- Amendment tracking
- Impact assessment
- Stakeholder alignment
- Technical scoping
- Implementation planning
- Testing coordination
- Rollout sequencing
- Backward compatibility
- Decommissioning paths
- Version control
- Post-implementation review
Module 12. Future-Proofing Systems
Design for evolvability in response to regulatory interpretation shifts and new technical guidance.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory watch processes
- Interpretation tracking
- ESMA opinions monitoring
- National regulator updates
- Flexible control design
- Configurable rule engines
- Modular architecture
- Compliance as code
- Policy versioning
- Stakeholder feedback loops
- Lessons learned integration
- Continuous improvement cycle
How this maps to your situation
- Building first MiFID II-compliant system
- Upgrading legacy trade reporting
- Supporting internal audit readiness
- Reducing rework from regulatory feedback
Before vs. after
Before
Spending cycles decoding legal text and waiting for compliance sign-off before implementing rules.
After
Confidently building systems with embedded MiFID II logic, producing audit-ready outputs by default.
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 8, 10 hours of focused learning, designed to fit around delivery cycles.
If nothing changes
Without command of MiFID II implementation, engineers remain reactive, delays grow, rework multiplies, and credibility erodes when systems fail scrutiny.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic MiFID II courses target compliance teams and lack technical depth. This course is built specifically for engineers who ship code, giving you implementation patterns others don’t provide.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Software engineers building systems that must comply with MiFID II in financial institutions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me during audits?
Yes, each module includes templates and examples for creating audit-ready documentation as a byproduct of development.
$199 one-time. Approximately 8, 10 hours of focused learning, designed to fit around delivery cycles..
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