The Front Office Manual is unique, providing clear and direct explanations of tools and techniques relevant to front office work. From how to build a yield curve, to how a swap works, to what exactly 'product control' is supposed to do, this book is essential reading for anyone who works (or wants to work) on the 'sell side'.

1. The Structure of an Investment Bank 2. Interest Rate Swaps 3. An Introduction to the Interest Rate Yield Curve 4. The Mechanics of Simple Yield Curve Construct ...