MiFID II Experts in Frankfurt
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Mario Pucko
Last position:
Senior IT Project Manager / Program Lead – Network Strategy 2030 at ALDB GmbH
- Holistic responsibility for modernizing and expanding federal networks and upgrading critical data center and telecom infrastructure in the high-security agency environment of BDBOS
- Planning and management of the expansion of national BOS network infrastructure in the VS-NfD/KRITIS environment with technical decision authority at the architecture and component level (Cisco, Layer 2/3, WAN redundancy)
- Planning, tendering (EVB-IT/UVgO) and oversight of the upgrade of security-critical telecom infrastructure for emergency call 110/112 (ACD)
- Capacity planning, rack integration, structured cabling, power supply, cooling concept (CRAC/In-Row) and DCIM monitoring for data center expansion
- Building the IT department from scratch: structures, governance, processes, team recruiting, vendor selection and long-term IT strategy
- Planning and managing infrastructure and application migrations: migration strategies, batch planning, hypercare stabilization and rollback concepts
- Creating vendor-neutral specifications (telecom systems, signature solutions) according to EVB-IT and UVgO; contract award and vendor management
- Setting up a secure IT environment according to BSI basic protection, ISO 27001 and VS-NfD; developing IT security concepts and CMDB analyses
- Hands-on program leadership: decision papers for management and steering committees, risk management, reporting and change request control
Dilip Kumar Jena
Last position:
.NET Technical Lead & Application Architect at Hays AG
- Devised a new Domain-Driven Design architecture for a core system: reverse-engineered a central component, refactored the data-access layer to minimise database round-trips (improving scalability) and migrated processing to async.
- Decomposed the platform into independent .NET Core microservices (database-per-service) with RabbitMQ pub/sub using the Outbox Pattern + Saga choreography, behind an Ocelot API Gateway (JWT, rate limiting, CORS, health checks).
- Delivered on .NET Core / Angular / SQL Server / EF Core with Docker and Azure DevOps CI/CD; implemented health checks and CORS; contributes technical designs for stories in agile Scrum.
- Sole ADR owner; mentored 3 engineers and presented architecture decisions directly to the Director of Corporate IT.
Minh Doan
Last position:
Project Manager / Business Analyst / Application Manager at Finance and Insurance
Introducing 5 different process applications for various teams
Release planning: scope and time management
Resource/capacity planning
Conducting sprint planning / retrospectives
Increment planning (multiple sprints)
Preparing steering committee meetings / reporting to the executive board
Coordinating / aligning with external suppliers / deliveries
Multi-project resource planning
Aligning with the business unit and development team
Identifying best practices with IBM BAW
Cost control and planning for the project team and external service providers
Collecting KPIs using LogScale
Analyzing application errors with LogScale / queries
Defining user stories / aligning requirements with the business unit and development team
Testing and defect tracking
UI/UX design of the application
Preparing and facilitating brown-paper workshop
Test concept, test data, test organization, test execution
Recording team velocity / metrics
Executing tests
Scripts for automated testing
Organizing tests with the business unit and IT
Recording and prioritizing defects
Setting up and operating the application
Setting up application monitoring with LogScale dashboards
Checking health endpoints with PowerShell
Post mortem analysis
Setting up incident management
Setting up problem management
Analyzing errors using LogScale queries and dashboard
Pre-processing data for AI
Conducting evaluation with AI language models (Meta Llama 3.3 LLM and deepset Haystack) and RAG
Installing runtime environments for LLMs (large language model)
Evaluating various LLMs
Installing RAG (retrieval augmented generation) and integrating with LLM
Extracting unstructured data with LLM and RAG
Project based on IBM BAW (Business Automation Workflow), WebSphere Liberty, Domea, d.3, REST, LogScale (formerly Humio), Swagger, PowerShell, JIRA, Confluence, Lucom Interaction Platform (LIP), Mattermost, Jabber
Christopher Zulauf
Last position:
IT Product Manager / Transformation Consultant at Leading German financial services provider
Further development & digitalization of key sales and application processes in a regulated banking environment, including requirements structuring, roadmap work, and AI-supported use case evaluation
Responsibilities & impact:
- Support of existing digital products in the sense of stable operations (keep the lights on) amid growing regulatory complexity
- Product vision and derivation of a consistent, feasible roadmap
- Identification, structuring, and evaluation of AI-supported use cases at the interface of business, IT, and the regulatory environment
- Analysis, structuring, and translation of complex business requirements into epics and user stories
- Moderation of team, stakeholder, and alignment formats to ensure clarity of goals, collaboration, and decision-making
- Maintenance of transparent structures and documentation (LeanIX, application profiles, runbooks)
Contribution to results:
Stabilization and further development of key financial processes under high regulatory and technical complexity. Improved transparency, decision-making, and implementability through structured requirements, reviewable documentation, and AI-supported ways of working.
Ingo Dettling
Last position:
Analytics at BaFin - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Frankfurt
- Introduction of methods for developing and automated deployment of cloud-native software and machine learning applications in OpenShift clusters
- Development of various programs in Python
- Technologies: Kubernetes, OpenShift, Kustomize, ArgoCD, Tekton, Docker, PodMan, Airflow, IntelliJ, PyCharm, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Python
Richard Reynolds
Last position:
Vice President– Head of Claims Operations, Europe at SOMPO International
Managing TPA Manager and a team of 10 Claims Operation Assistants.
Designing and implementing processes and workstreams using Guidewire from the ground up with European claims teams across all lines of business.
Establishing service level agreements (SLAs) and detailed key performance indicators (KPIs) with new business intelligence (BI) reporting, payment and performance analysis.
Developing, steering and analysing 50+ strategic, operational and IT initiatives, driving digital change and AI automation in payments while meeting DORA, GDPR, ACM and BAIT MaRisk regulatory compliance.
Increasing customer satisfaction scores by 80%.
Attracting and mentoring market-leading operational and TPA talent.
Demonstrating strong stakeholder leadership and swift decisional influence.
Axel Zimmermann
Last position:
Project Manager at NTT Global Data Centers
- Project management
- Coordination of the rollout of 148 firewalls (Palo Alto) for 74 buildings at more than 14 locations in EMEA
- Management of the team (8 employees)
- Communication with senior management (local) and site managers (EMEA)
- Ensuring work packages were completed on time and according to requirements, including formal acceptance
- Extensive use of the relevant Microsoft tools
- Wrike (project management)
Christian Schmitt
Last position:
Operation Manager at Xerof
- Working within a Swiss-regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) offering institutional-grade crypto-fiat financial solutions
- Contributed to on-/off-ramp infrastructure enabling clients to convert between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies
- Supported the rollout of Web3 payments & third-party payment services to streamline crypto operations for businesses
- Engaged with AML/KYC / regulatory compliance to ensure operations met Swiss regulatory standards
- Assisted in product development or deployment for crypto-backed real estate / luxury goods transactions
- Collaborated with institutional and high-net-worth clients to tailor crypto / financial services offerings
- Bridged traditional banking and Web3 by reducing frictions in fiat-crypto transactions
Olga Lewandowska
Last position:
Business Analyst at Start-up
Analysis and design of functional requirements for an AI-based forecasting model in (XRP) crypto trading to support trading decisions.
Identification, classification, and validation of relevant input sources.
Design and execution of business tests to verify data and model quality.
Analysis of the regulatory environment for using robo-advisors in the crypto sector.
Leonid Ravin
Last position:
IT Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer at S-Payment GmbH / Sparkasse (DSV-Gruppe)
- Business analysis of payments for the introduction of Wero EPI in Germany.
- Analysis and optimization of merchant processes in the context of acquiring and issuing.
- Analysis of interfaces for instant payments.
- Analysis of SCT-Inst processes, settlement mechanisms and reporting processes.
- Identification and clarification of gaps in merchant processes.
- Analysis and documentation of clearing and settlement processes.
- OSPlus process analysis and documentation.
- Coordination and alignment with scheme management as well as various payment service providers and financial institutions on merchant processes.
- Preparation and follow-up as well as active participation in EPI meetings on technical coordination and regulatory topics in payments, including content familiarization and prioritization.
- Preparation and documentation of project and steering committees in the EPI environment.
- Creation of status reports for the subproject.
- Maintenance and structuring of Confluence pages for project documentation.
- Coordination and alignment with the issuing teams on individual customer processes as well as aligning with bank processes and acquirer processes in the Wero environment.
- Communication with payment service providers regarding merchant and bank processes in the Wero environment.
- Organizational support for project management in special tasks in the EPI and Wero environment.
- Digital filing and documentation in Confluence and Microsoft Teams.
- Planning, implementation and tracking of work packages and steps.
- Quality assurance and project control.
- Consulting on IT strategy, IT architecture and interface management in the EPI and Wero environment.
- Technical environment: Jira, Confluence, XML, JSON, MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Draw.io, Innovator, 3rd-level support, ITIL, creation and updating of software documentation, interface management, OSPlus, Scrum, KYC, payment, European Payments Initiative (EPI), Wero, Microsoft Loop, Instant Payments, SCT-Inst.
Christos Poulkas
Last position:
Product management for the case handling system at Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)
- Technical translation of customer requirements into actionable solutions
- Support for technical aspects of product development
- Analysis of technically complex processes
- Support during test execution
- Close collaboration and coordination with the vendor
Daniel Hilfer
Last position:
Business Analyst, MiFID II Consultant at Deutsche Bank AG
- Sub-project manager and business analyst for MiFID II cost transparency
- Creating technical specifications to connect existing applications to a new MiFID II platform
- Modeling new processes in BPMN for business units
- Preparing decision templates for the steering committee
Rudolf Kreis
Last position:
Business Analyst at Kreis Consulting
- Revision of the fee model (design and testing) in the new XTP software
- Analysis and quality assurance of existing reports for the business area
- Uploading, downloading and analysis of data sets for EMIR (ETD, OTC), MiFIR, SFTR, and MMSR using deltaconX and Abacus TR
- Documentation of daily reports
- Configuration of a new software application for daily reporting
- Analysis of new capital market instruments
- Analysis for implementing market data for gold and silver pricing of coins in the online shop
- Adjustment of existing conditions for pairing and matching in EMIR
- Coordination with counterparties on pairing and matching differences
Gio Kevanishvili
Last position:
Business Analyst – Corporate Actions at WM Gruppe
- Collaborated with business specialists to introduce a new IT platform for master data/market data in corporate actions for equities, bonds, and derivatives
- Documented concepts and functionalities in Confluence
- Created user stories in Jira
- Actively participated in daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives
- Acted as proxy product owner for requirements related to complex corporate actions
Yevgeniy Österle
Last position:
Tester, Test & Data Analyst at NORD/LB
- Analyze system requirements and mapping concepts (ETL requirements) for data flows and transformation logic in the bank's DWH
- Analyze data in DB tables and views of the DWH using SQL (DB2)
- Independently define, create, and execute test cases in JIRA Xray (SIT)
- Write SQL queries in DB2 to verify data scenarios and mappings
- Create test plans for SAP FSDP and concurrent projects
- Conduct error and root cause analyses in coordination with business analysts, developers, test managers, and the infrastructure team
- Thoroughly document test results in JIRA Xray
- Coordinate between business analysis, development, DB infrastructure, business units, and external vendors
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Statistics of experts using MiFID II
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Greek
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Frankfurt using MiFID II
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
MiFID II is the EU rule set for markets in financial instruments. It shapes how firms trade, report, record, and protect clients. Teams use it to design controls, align systems, and keep front-office and compliance work in sync.
Typical work
- Transaction reporting and data mapping
- Best execution evidence and policy updates
- Suitability and appropriateness processes
- Market transparency and trading venue controls
- Recordkeeping, surveillance, and audit support
Systems around it
Strong specialists know the reporting chain, reference data, and control points around MiFID II. They work with trade capture, order management, data quality checks, and compliance monitoring. In Frankfurt, that often means close work with banks, asset managers, and market infrastructure teams.
When teams bring in experts
Companies usually need outside help when a new venue, product, or workflow changes the reporting setup. Common triggers are remediation after a control gap, a policy refresh, a new interpretation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, or support for an internal review. Freelance experts help translate rules into practical steps.
What strong specialists do
Good professionals ask how the business trades, what data is stored, and where controls break. They can read regulation and turn it into testable requirements, clear documentation, and stable processes. They also know how to work with legal, compliance, operations, and technology groups without slowing delivery.
Good fit for your project
- Regulatory change programmes and gap analysis
- Reporting fixes and control redesign
- Policy, procedure, and evidence documentation
- Testing support before go-live or audit
- Local collaboration in Frankfurt or remote delivery across Europe
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about MiFID II.
MiFID II sets the rules for trading, reporting, transparency, and client protection in EU financial markets. Companies use it to define control processes, capture the right data, and evidence that trading and advisory activities follow the required standards. It matters most where regulated products, market access, or reporting obligations are involved.
MiFID II covers the broader framework for conduct, organisation, and market structure, while MiFIR focuses more on directly applicable market transparency and reporting rules. In projects, the two are often handled together because the controls, data flows, and evidence sets overlap. A strong specialist should understand both and know where each rule applies.
A strong MiFID II specialist usually understands transaction reporting, market data, trade lifecycle controls, and compliance documentation. Useful adjacent skills include regulatory interpretation, data mapping, test planning, and working with operations or technology teams. In larger firms, knowledge of order management and surveillance tooling is also valuable.
MiFID II work often needs outside help when a firm is launching a new product, changing a trading workflow, or fixing reporting and control gaps. Freelance experts are also useful for remediation, policy updates, audit support, and short-term transformation work. They can add focused capacity without changing the core team.
MiFID II projects can often be done remotely, especially work on documentation, testing, reporting logic, and policy updates. On-site time in Frankfurt helps when stakeholders need workshops, fast sign-off, or access to sensitive systems and records. Many firms use a mixed setup, with local presence for key meetings and remote delivery for the rest.
Look for someone who can explain MiFID II in practical terms, not just cite rules. Good evidence includes clear examples of reporting fixes, control design, testing support, or remediation work across regulated environments. Ask how they work with compliance, operations, and technology teams when requirements are unclear.
They usually mean the same framework: MiFID II, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II. Some searchers also use MiFID 2 as shorthand, but the official name is MiFID II. A good specialist should recognize both terms and understand the regulatory context behind them.
The right depth depends on scope, but MiFID II projects usually need someone who has handled real regulatory delivery, not just read the rulebook. If the work touches reporting, transparency, or client controls, ask for direct experience with similar systems and stakeholder groups. For a smaller review, a focused specialist can be enough; for remediation, you want broader end-to-end exposure.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MiFID II in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 926 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MiFID II in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MiFID II in their recent projects have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MiFID II in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Greek (6%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MiFID II in their recent projects are Banking and Finance (100%), Information Technology (65%), and Transportation (41%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Frankfurt, Germany who have used MiFID II in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (94%), and Quality Assurance (71%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MiFID II
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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