Ms Merkey joins City National with more than 25 years of experience in the banking industry. She will be located at the bank's regional centre in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and will report to Robert Glaser, senior vice president and Nevada manager of private banking and wealth management services.

Prior to joining City National, Ms Merkey worked six years for US Bank in Las Vegas where she served as vice president and private banking relationship manager. She began working for US Bank after relocating to southern Nevada from the East Coast in 2002.