A tailored course, built for your situation
Deeper command of the MiFID II transaction reporting framework
Master the full scope of MiFID II reporting obligations with precision and confidence
$199 one-time
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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.
Who this is for
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner in financial services with exposure to regulatory compliance roles
Who this is not for
Recruiters without engagement in compliance, risk, or regulatory hiring
What you walk away with
- Complete understanding of MiFID II transaction reporting structure and intent
- Ability to map compliance roles to specific MiFID II requirements
- Fluency in regulatory artefacts such as transaction reports, double counting exemptions, and post-trade transparency
- Confidence sourcing and screening candidates using MiFID II-specific criteria
- Strategic alignment between talent acquisition and regulatory timelines
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to MiFID II and its transaction reporting pillars
Establish the foundation of MiFID II with a clear breakdown of its goals, scope, and relationship to transaction reporting under RTS 25, 26, and 27.
12 chapters in this module
- What MiFID II aims to achieve
- Scope of transaction reporting
- Key regulatory bodies involved
- ESMA’s role in enforcement
- RTS 25 overview
- RTS 26 overview
- RTS 27 overview
- Differences from MiFID I
- Firms in scope
- Instruments covered
- Reporting frequency requirements
- Data field basics
Module 2. RTS 25 transaction reporting requirements
Dive deep into RTS 25 with exact data fields, submission logic, and common failure points in trade reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Instrument identification using LEI and ISIN
- Executing entity reporting rules
- Counterparty LEI requirements
- Post-trade reporting deadlines
- Sustaining accuracy in field 12
- Handling OTC derivatives
- Currency reporting standards
- Price reporting thresholds
- Venue of execution mapping
- Reporting for algorithmic trading
- Dealing capacity definitions
- Waivers and exemptions
Module 3. RTS 26 aggregation and double counting rules
Understand how multiple executions are aggregated and how double counting is prevented across venues.
12 chapters in this module
- Aggregation logic by instrument
- Identifying double counting events
- Venue-level vs firm-level reporting
- Time-window alignment
- Identifying duplicate submissions
- Trade reconciliation timing
- Cross-border aggregation rules
- Back-testing for accuracy
- Adjusting for novations
- Handling portfolio compression
- Event sequencing
- Regulator feedback loops
Module 4. RTS 27 periodic consolidated reports
Break down the structure, timing, and delivery of periodic RTS 27 reports on trading activity transparency.
12 chapters in this module
- Frequency of RTS 27 reports
- Covered trading venues
- Instrument classification buckets
- Volume and share calculations
- Dark pool reporting
- Liquidity provider identification
- Order type breakdowns
- Trading session segmentation
- Data aggregation methods
- Publication standards
- ESMA review cycles
- Correcting erroneous data
Module 5. Data sources and LEI validation
Ensure data integrity by mastering the use of LEI, ISIN, and other reference data sources within MiFID II reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Global LEI system overview
- Validating LEI records
- ISIN sourcing standards
- Instrument classification codes
- Currency code references
- Trading venue identifiers
- Matching data across feeds
- Handling expired LEIs
- Data quality scoring
- Vendor data reconciliation
- Regulatory reporting checks
- Internal audit trails
Module 6. Trade reporting workflows and automation
Map MiFID II reporting steps from trade capture to submission, including system integrations and validations.
12 chapters in this module
- Trade capture timing
- Internal trade logging
- Automated validation rules
- Exception handling workflows
- Submission gateways
- ACK/NACK processing
- Resubmission logic
- System-to-system integration
- Middleware role in reporting
- Reconciliation with CCPs
- Audit trail generation
- Error escalation paths
Module 7. Compliance monitoring and internal audits
Develop internal controls that proactively detect and correct MiFID II reporting gaps before regulators do.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing audit frameworks
- Sampling trade reports
- Detecting missing submissions
- Reviewing field completeness
- Benchmarking against peers
- Internal reporting cadence
- Audit trail retention
- Staff training requirements
- Control ownership
- Documenting procedures
- Testing control effectiveness
- Reporting to senior management
Module 8. ESMA enforcement trends and regulatory scrutiny
Stay ahead of enforcement by understanding recent ESMA actions, corrections, and reporting expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- the current cycle enforcement focus areas
- Common reporting errors
- ESMA public notices
- National regulator divergence
- Penalty frameworks
- Corrective action timelines
- Voluntary disclosure options
- Engaging with regulators
- Lessons from past breaches
- Reporting under investigation
- Regulator feedback cycles
- Adapting to new guidance
Module 9. Cross-border reporting complexities
Navigate MiFID II reporting for trades involving non-EU entities or executed outside the EEA.
12 chapters in this module
- Third-country firm obligations
- Equivalence rules
- Substituted compliance
- EU branch reporting
- Non-EU counterparty rules
- Clearing through EU CCPs
- EMIR overlap considerations
- Time-zone impact on reporting
- Currency conversion rules
- Language of submissions
- Local regulator coordination
- Record keeping for cross-border trades
Module 10. Talent alignment with MiFID II reporting roles
Map technical and operational roles to MiFID II reporting needs for more targeted and effective hiring.
12 chapters in this module
- Key roles in reporting teams
- Compliance officer responsibilities
- Data analyst skill sets
- System integration engineers
- Regulatory reporting managers
- Vendor oversight roles
- Audit and control specialists
- LEI management teams
- Cross-functional coordination
- Training and onboarding plans
- Career progression paths
- Performance metrics for compliance staff
Module 11. Vendor and platform selection for reporting
Evaluate third-party solutions that support MiFID II transaction reporting with reliability and scalability.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor due diligence steps
- Certification requirements
- Data accuracy guarantees
- Integration with internal systems
- Reporting timeline commitments
- Support for RTS 25-27
- Audit trail depth
- Scalability across asset classes
- Cost structures
- Exit strategies
- Service level agreements
- Regulatory updates inclusion
Module 12. Future readiness and MiFID II evolution
Anticipate upcoming changes and enhancements to MiFID II reporting obligations and prepare teams accordingly.
12 chapters in this module
- MiFID III speculation
- ESMA roadmap signals
- Digital reporting formats
- AI in regulatory submissions
- Sustainability data expansion
- Real-time monitoring
- Increased granularity
- Consolidated tape updates
- Global regulatory harmonization
- Internal readiness planning
- Scenario modeling for changes
- Talent pipeline forecasting
How this maps to your situation
- Onboarding new compliance staff
- Pre-audit preparation
- Post-enforcement review
- Vendor platform upgrade
Before vs. after
Before
General understanding of MiFID II without detailed command of transaction reporting structure
After
Full command of MiFID II transaction reporting rules, able to engage fluently with compliance teams and talent strategy
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 for self-paced learning over 4-6 weeks.
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How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance overviews, this course delivers exact MiFID II transaction reporting knowledge with chapter-level specificity on RTS 25-27, LEI use, and enforcement trends, directly applicable to talent and operational strategy.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Talent, compliance, and operational leaders who engage with MiFID II transaction reporting requirements.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is prior regulatory experience required?
No, concepts build progressively from foundation to mastery.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for self-paced learning over 4-6 weeks..
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