City National Bank opened two new offices: one in Charlotte, N.C., and the other in Greenville, S.C. The expansion aligns with the bank’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to meeting client demand. City National has secured more than 28,000 square feet of office space across the Carolinas, with nearly 23,000 square feet in Charlotte and an additional 5,700 square feet in Greenville.
The new offices are anchored by the bank’s commercial banking division and extend City National’s expertise in serving middle-market businesses across the Southeast. A total of nearly 120 colleagues, including both client-facing and business operation roles, are based in Charlotte and Greenville. These new offices further expand the bank’s growing presence in the Southeast, complementing its established locations in Atlanta, Nashville and Miami. They also build on City National parent company Royal Bank of Canada’s presence in the region to deliver the institutions’ collective strengths and capabilities to clients.
City National’s local commercial banking team is led by Charlie Arndt, executive vice president, middle market Southeast region. Arndt is a seasoned executive who has spent more than three decades in commercial banking across the Carolinas. Arndt will divide his time between the Charlotte and Greenville offices.
“I am confident that Charlie’s leadership will strengthen our ability to serve more clients and communities in the Southeast,” Howard Hammond, president and CEO of City National, said. “Charlotte and Greenville are vibrant, innovative markets, and we look forward to delivering the high-touch service our clients value, backed by local expertise. We’re also delighted to have two beautiful new offices where our colleagues can feel proud to come to work and collaborate with one another.”
Arndt added, “Our expansion in this new market reflects our positive momentum and the strength of our middle market banking division. It symbolizes the great potential we have ahead, not just for our clients, but for our colleagues and the communities we serve.”
