A tailored course, built for your situation
Recognition as the go-to MiFID II practitioner in high-impact finance teams
Become the internal reference for MiFID II interpretation and real-world application across trading, compliance, and client reporting
$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.
Being overlooked when critical MiFID II decisions are made, despite being close to the work
The situation this course is for
Expertise that isn't seen or sought after gets treated as replaceable. When complex MiFID II issues emerge, decisions go to those perceived as definitive, even if their grasp isn't deeper than yours. Without visible command, your contributions stay reactive, not requested.
Who this is for
Mid-senior compliance or regulatory reporting professional in asset management, investment banking, or capital markets, handling MiFID II reporting, transparency obligations, or transaction monitoring
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors focused on SOX only, or professionals outside financial services regulation
What you walk away with
- First-call status when MiFID II questions arise across teams
- Documented reasoning patterns that anticipate regulator pushback
- Faster resolution of trade reporting discrepancies using precedent templates
- Internal reputation as the source of clarity on MiFID II edge cases
- Repeatable audit trail for decision logic on product classification and best execution
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Defining the MiFID II practitioner role
Establish what separates checklist compliance from strategic ownership of MiFID II outcomes across reporting, transparency, and conduct.
12 chapters in this module
- Role distinction checklist
- Strategic vs procedural focus
- Decision ownership map
- Regulator expectations timeline
- Internal visibility matrix
- Client impact linkage
- Stakeholder dependency chart
- Precedent documentation standard
- Boundary setting examples
- Escalation pattern recognition
- Ownership language bank
- Practice identity framework
Module 2. Core obligations under MiFID II
Break down RTS 27, RTS 28, transaction reporting, best execution, and product governance into actionable components.
12 chapters in this module
- RTS 27 requirements unpacked
- RTS 28 comparison logic
- Transaction reporting fields
- Best execution policy design
- Product governance triggers
- Client layering rules
- Reporting frequency calendar
- Data accuracy benchmarks
- Execution venue mapping
- Post-trade transparency rules
- Compliance boundary checklist
- Obligation mapping tool
Module 3. Transaction reporting deep dive
Master EMIR vs MiFID II overlap, UTI assignment, and field-level logic for resolving common rejection codes.
12 chapters in this module
- UTI generation rules
- DEFI code lookup table
- Instrument identifier mapping
- Common rejection patterns
- Field 44 logic guide
- Timestamp consistency check
- Counterparty classification
- Algorithmic trading flag
- Post-trade correction path
- Reporting hierarchy logic
- Data source reconciliation
- Error resolution playbook
Module 4. Best execution reporting structure
Build transparent, defensible reports that satisfy both regulators and clients.
12 chapters in this module
- Venue inclusion criteria
- Liquidity weighting methods
- Cost component breakdown
- Client segmentation approach
- Report publication frequency
- Benchmark comparison types
- Trading desk feedback loop
- Execution quality metrics
- Peer group selection
- Disclosure formatting standard
- Regulatory update tracking
- Annual review workflow
Module 5. Product governance and distribution
Align product design with target markets and distribution channel obligations.
12 chapters in this module
- Target market definition steps
- Distribution channel mapping
- Product review frequency
- Suitability assessment rules
- Channel-specific adjustments
- Client feedback integration
- Product intervention response
- Review escalation path
- Cross-border implications
- Documentation standard
- Change control process
- Audit readiness checklist
Module 6. Conduct of business rules in practice
Apply MiFID II conduct requirements to client interactions, suitability, and reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Client categorization logic
- Appropriate advice standard
- Suitability documentation
- Know-your-client updates
- Conflict of interest register
- Inducement policy design
- Reporting obligation triggers
- Recordkeeping duration
- Language clarity standards
- Digital client onboarding
- Client event logging
- Complaint linkage process
Module 7. Transparency and position calculation
Calculate and report position limits and transparency thresholds accurately.
12 chapters in this module
- Position calculation method
- Net position thresholds
- Delta adjustment rules
- Transparency regime triggers
- Reporting delay scenarios
- Exemption criteria
- Aggregation logic
- Waiver request process
- Regulator communication format
- Internal monitoring cadence
- Threshold alert system
- Data source validation
Module 8. Internal controls and audit trail design
Build systems that prove compliance decisions were made with accurate data and proper oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Control ownership chart
- Decision logging standard
- Review frequency schedule
- Evidence retention rules
- System access control
- Change approval workflow
- Exception reporting logic
- Reconciliation cadence
- Data lineage mapping
- Segregation of duties
- Audit readiness test
- Continuous monitoring design
Module 9. Regulator response preparation
Anticipate questions, build supporting documentation, and structure replies under pressure.
12 chapters in this module
- Common query types
- Response timeline tracker
- Evidence package structure
- Tone and framing guide
- Pre-emptive disclosure logic
- Cross-team alignment
- Escalation path
- Draft review process
- Regulator communication log
- Follow-up expectation
- Lessons learned capture
- Pattern detection system
Module 10. Cross-border MiFID II application
Navigate application differences across EEA, UK, and third-country branches.
12 chapters in this module
- UK vs EU divergence map
- Third-country passport rules
- Local regulator expectations
- Branch vs subsidiary logic
- Entity-level reporting
- Legal entity identifier use
- Subsidiary governance model
- Compliance oversight structure
- Local law override
- Group-wide policy alignment
- Coordination meeting rhythm
- Crisis response plan
Module 11. Stakeholder communication framework
Explain MiFID II requirements clearly to traders, compliance, legal, and senior management.
12 chapters in this module
- Audience-specific messaging
- Trading desk briefing template
- Compliance update rhythm
- Legal partnership model
- Executive summary format
- Risk committee reporting
- Client-facing materials
- Vendor coordination
- Internal training design
- FAQ update process
- Myth-busting examples
- Clarity scorecard
Module 12. Building a lasting MiFID II practice
Turn individual expertise into repeatable, scalable, and transferable knowledge.
12 chapters in this module
- Knowledge transfer design
- Mentorship model
- Playbook maintenance
- Onboarding integration
- External benchmarking
- Industry event tracking
- Regulator change monitoring
- Internal audit collaboration
- Thought leadership path
- Recognition strategy
- Career trajectory mapping
- Legacy creation
How this maps to your situation
- When facing a regulator inquiry
- Before launching a new product
- After a transaction reporting failure
- During senior leadership reporting cycle
Before vs. after
Before
MiFID II work is reactive, siloed, and easily questioned.
After
You lead with documented clarity, shaping decisions before they stall.
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, designed to be completed in parallel with regular workload over 6-8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without intentional positioning, even deep expertise remains reactive. Others with shallower knowledge but louder visibility will be called on first, leaving your insights underutilized and your growth limited to tenure, not influence.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic MiFID II overviews or certification prep, this course focuses on real-world application patterns used by top-quartile practitioners to gain influence and ownership. No other program combines regulatory depth with recognition-building frameworks.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Regulatory practitioners in asset management, investment banking, or capital markets who own or contribute to MiFID II compliance and want to become the go-to person for complex interpretation.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
What makes this different from a certification?
Certifications test knowledge. This course builds recognition, giving you the language, artefacts, and patterns to be sought out when decisions matter.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with regular workload 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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