MiFID/R Subject Matter Expert (SME)Contract Daily Rate: Up to £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)Contract Length: 6 monthsLocation: Canary Wharf, Greater LondonHybrid Working: Yes - 3 days onsite pw and 2 days remote pwAre you an expert in MiFID/R regulations looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a MiFID/R Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their 1st line Risk and Control team. This role is pivotal in supporting the MiFID/R Regulatory Lead, focusing on the EU/UK Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation and Directive.Key Responsibilities:Drive and deliver impact analysis on regulatory changes and self-identified issues.Perform comprehensive reviews of obligations and controls related to EU and UK MiFID/R, focusing on regulatory change mapping and management.Support the Regulatory Lead in maintaining and updating the reference control library for MiFID/R obligations.Qualifications andamp; Skills:Extensive knowledge of EU and UK MIFIR/MIFID II, particularly in transparency, transaction reporting, and data quality.Experience implementing MiFID/R in large Tier 1 banks, with a focus on Markets businesses.Active participation in industry forums to monitor changes to EU and UK MIFIR/MIFID II standards.Strong understanding of controls versus processes, with the ability to analyse and recommend improvements.Experience in assessing regulatory risks and controls, conducting gap analyses for compliance.Ability to provide well-informed ..... full job details .....