US-based City National Bank said it has hired Gina Gentleman, as vice president and relationship manager in its private client services group in Las Vegas.

Ms Gentleman, who joins City National with more than 17 years of banking experience, will be located at the bank's regional facility in Las Vegas. She will report to Bob Glaser, senior vice president and Nevada manager of City National's Private Client Services Division.

Prior to joining City National, Ms Gentleman worked for Silver State Bank as vice president and commercial lending director of its women's business group. She has also worked for Wells Fargo Bank and its predecessor, First Security Bank.