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Market, credit, liquidity, operational, and collateral risk.

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Modern Computational Finance

AAD and Parallel Simulations

Antoine Savine · Leif B. G. Andersen · 2018 · John Wiley & Sons

Institutional quant text on algorithmic adjoint differentiation (AAD), parallel Monte Carlo, and implementation-minded pricing/risk—written by practitioners who shipped large bank systems. Pairs naturally with scripting and xVA volumes for a full modern computational stack.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
  • Risk management

Modern Computational Finance

Scripting for Derivatives and xVA

Antoine Savine · Jesper Andreasen · 2021 · John Wiley & Sons

Second volume: building professional derivative scripting systems—cash-flow representation, branching, American Monte Carlo hooks, and how scripting supports xVA-style portfolio interrogation. Written for quant devs and library architects who must ship maintainable payoff DSLs.

  • Derivatives
  • Quantitative finance
  • Risk management

Numerical Methods in Finance

Paolo Brandimarte · 2006 · John Wiley & Sons

Numerical Methods in Finance by Paolo Brandimarte explores quantitative techniques for financial derivatives, covering essential numerical methods for valuation and risk management. The text emphasizes practical applications, enabling finance professionals to implement these techniques effectively.

  • Quantitative methods
  • Risk management
  • Derivatives

Operational Risk: Measurement and Management

Chernobai et al. · 2007 · Butterworth Heinemann

This comprehensive text addresses the critical aspects of operational risk measurement and management. It provides insights into methodologies and frameworks essential for risk managers and operations professionals in navigating the complexities of operational risk within financial institutions.

  • Risk management
Classic

Operational Risk: Measurement and Modelling

Jack L. King · 2001 · John Wiley & Sons

Foundational Wiley text on measuring and modelling operational risk with Delta-EVT and Bayesian network causal models, providing practical insights for risk management.

  • Risk management
  • Regulation & compliance

Option Trading: Pricing and Volatility Strategies and Techniques

Euan Sinclair · 2010 · John Wiley & Sons

Option Trading: Pricing and Volatility Strategies and Techniques by Euan Sinclair is a detailed guide for practitioners in the options market, covering essential topics such as pricing, volatility measurement, and hedging techniques. This resource is designed for traders and analysts seeking to enhance their understanding of options trading strategies in various market conditions.

  • Derivatives
  • Risk management

Option Volatility and Pricing: Advanced Trading Strategies and Techniques

Updated Edition

Sheldon Natenberg · 2015 · McGraw-Hill

Sheldon Natenberg's 'Option Volatility and Pricing' is an essential resource for practitioners in the fields of FX and derivatives trading. This updated edition provides advanced trading strategies and risk management techniques crucial for navigating the complexities of option markets.

  • Derivatives
  • FX
  • Risk management

Quantitative Risk Management: Concepts, Techniques and Tools

Revised Edition

Alexander J. McNeil et al. · 2015 · Princeton University Press

This revised edition of 'Quantitative Risk Management' offers an extensive exploration of theoretical concepts and modelling techniques essential for effective risk management. It addresses market, credit, and operational risk, providing practical tools for analysts and risk managers to tackle real-world challenges.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative finance
  • Derivatives

Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis: Applications to Financial Markets

Daniel Tarullo · 2009 · Federal Reserve

This book provides a comprehensive overview of stress testing and scenario analysis as applied to financial markets. It focuses on the regulatory frameworks and methodologies that underpin effective risk management practices.

  • Risk management
  • Regulation

Structured Products and Hybrid Securities

2nd Edition

Satyajit Das · 2001 · John Wiley & Sons

Structured Products and Hybrid Securities provides an in-depth examination of complex financial instruments, focusing on their structure, valuation, and risk management. This edition covers various derivatives and fixed income products, making it essential for professionals involved in trading and portfolio management.

  • Derivatives
  • Fixed income
  • Risk management

Systemic Risk: A Mechanism-Based Approach

Nier & Baumann · 2006 · Imf

This work presents a mechanism-based approach to understanding systemic risk within financial systems. It provides insights into how interconnectedness and feedback loops can amplify risks, making it essential for risk managers and policymakers.

  • Risk management
  • Macro

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

Nassim Nicholas Taleb · 2007 · John Wiley & Sons

Nassim Nicholas Taleb's 'The Black Swan' explores the profound impact of rare and unpredictable events on financial markets and human behaviour. This foundational text in risk management delves into the psychological biases that hinder our understanding of uncertainty and the limitations of traditional forecasting methods.

  • Market memoirs
  • Risk management
  • Behavioral Finance

The Failure of the Financial System and How to Repair It

Alan S. Blinder · Mark Zandi · 2015 · W W Norton

This book examines the failures of the financial system that led to the 2008 crisis and proposes actionable reforms. It addresses key areas of risk management and policy adjustments necessary for future stability.

  • Market memoirs
  • Crisis
  • Risk management
  • Policy

The Yen Carry Trade and Other Financial Crises

Brunnermeier et al. · 2009 · Nber

The Yen Carry Trade and Other Financial Crises examines the dynamics of the yen carry trade within the broader context of financial crises. Authored by Brunnermeier et al., this work delves into risk management strategies and macroeconomic implications relevant to FX markets.

  • FX
  • Macro
  • Risk management

The xVA Challenge: Counterparty Credit Risk, Funding, Collateral, and Capital

3rd Edition

Jon Gregory · 2015 · John Wiley & Sons

The xVA Challenge: Counterparty Credit Risk, Funding, Collateral, and Capital offers a comprehensive exploration of counterparty credit risk and its associated financial adjustments. This third edition provides practical insights into the latest regulatory frameworks and market practices, focusing on critical xVA terms such as CVA, DVA, and FVA.

  • Derivatives
  • Credit
  • Risk management

Treasury Risk Management: A Guide to Managing Market and Credit Risk

Michel Crouhy et al. · 2006 · John Wiley & Sons

This comprehensive guide addresses the intricacies of managing market and credit risk within treasury operations. It provides practical insights and methodologies essential for treasurers and risk managers navigating complex financial landscapes.

  • Treasury
  • Risk management

Understanding and Managing Model Risk

Massimo Morini · 2011 · John Wiley & Sons

Practical guide to model risk for quants, traders, and validators covering pricing model governance and reserves.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative methods
Classic

Value at Risk

Philippe Jorion · 2006 · McGraw-Hill

Industry-standard VaR reference.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative finance
Classic

Value at Risk: The New Benchmark for Managing Financial Risk

Philippe Jorion · 2007 · McGraw-Hill

Philippe Jorion's 'Value at Risk' provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing Value at Risk (VaR) as a pivotal tool in financial risk management. The book delves into quantitative methods and their application in various financial contexts, making it essential for professionals in trading and risk management.

  • Risk management
  • Quantitative finance

Volatility Trading

Sinclair Colin · 2012 · John Wiley & Sons

Volatility Trading by Colin Sinclair provides an in-depth exploration of volatility as a financial instrument, essential for traders and quants. This guide covers strategies and methodologies for trading volatility, including the use of derivatives and risk management techniques.

  • Volatility
  • Derivatives
  • Risk management
  • Quantitative methods
Classic

When Genius Failed

Roger Lowenstein · 2001 · Random House

LTCM and the limits of models.

  • Risk management
  • Market memoirs
  • Derivatives

When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management

Roger Lowenstein · 2000 · Random House

When Genius Failed chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management, a hedge fund that epitomised the excesses of the 1990s. This account provides insights into risk management practices and the systemic failures that led to one of the most significant financial crises of the era.

  • Market memoirs
  • Risk management
  • Crisis

xVA: Credit

Funding and Capital Valuation Adjustments: A Continuing Challenge for Global Financial Markets

Damiano Brigo et al. · 2013 · John Wiley & Sons

This comprehensive volume addresses the complexities of funding and capital valuation adjustments (xVA) in the context of credit derivatives. It serves as a critical resource for professionals navigating the challenges of valuation in global financial markets.

  • Credit & funding
  • Risk management
  • Quantitative methods
  • Regulation & compliance