In the field of financial risk management the ampamp39sell sideampamp39 is the set of financial institutions who offer risk management products to corporations governments and institutional investors who comprise the ampamp39buy sideampamp39. The sell side is often at a significant advantage as it employs quantitative experts who provide specialized knowledge. Further the existing body of knowledge on risk management while extensive is highly technical and mathematical and is directed to the sell side.This book levels the playing field by approaching risk management from the buy side instead focusing on educating corporate and institutional users of risk management products on the essential knowledge they need to be an intelligent buyer.