As head of client portfolio management in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, McKenzie will lead a team of 15 and will report directly to Bob Michele CIO of global fixed income, currency and commodities.
He will be responsible for client management, product design and new business development in the region.
Prior to joining JPM AM McKenzie was head of fixed income EMEA at Aberdeen Asset Management. He left Aberdeen in January after 18 years with the firm and his reponsibilities there were split among the global fixed income head Paul Griffiths and two of his reports Brad Crombie and Steven Nicholls.
Prior to Aberdeen McKenzie was head of UK fixed income at Deutsche Asset Management.
Michele said: "Charles’ appointment represents another significant hire to our fixed income team and reaffirms our commitment to delivering the very best service to our fixed income clients."
In total JPM AM has $867bn in global fixed income and currency assets under management, as at 31 December.