A Portfolio Manager Associate is finance professional who collaborates with Portfolio Managers in managing portfolios of investments on behalf of institutions or clients. They aid in the assessment of investment opportunities that could be a good fit and undertake market analysis, analyse financial statements, and evaluate the performance of portfolios. In addition Associate Portfolio Managers can help in the creation of strategies for investing as well as asset allocation and risk management.They are a key player in the process of making investment decisions by offering valuable information and suggestions. They collaborate with clients to know their goals for investing as well as their risk tolerance and time horizons to ensure that the strategies for portfolios are in line to their needs.Associate Portfolio Managers usually have an analytical and strong financial expertise, and are familiar with different market and investment products. They collaborate with other professionals like traders, research analysts and compliance officers to ensure the best investment outcomes.Overall the job as an associate portfolio manager is to assist portfolio managers in managing all aspects of portfolios of investments and offer excellent customer service and contribute to the overall performance for the entire investment management staff.