City National Bank of Florida (CNB) is introducing a new capital markets group, which will operate under the BciCapital brand nationally and focus on serving middle-market sponsors across various industries and segments.

BciCapital will focus on capital market solutions in multiple areas, including loan syndications, capital placement and specialty capital.

“Using our strength in Florida and the global reach of our parent company, this new group is a springboard in completing capital markets transactions across the country and a natural next step for CNB as we expand our platform and enhance our offerings as a full-service bank,” Jorge Gonzalez, CEO and vice chairman of CNB, said. “BciCapital will build on CNB’s 75-plus year tradition of providing exceptional service, forging personalized relationships and putting capital to work in a smart, strategic manner as we help our clients advance their goals.”

BciCapital will be led by managing director Raul Llanes, who will manage a team of 10+ bankers, associates and risk officers, including:

• Kurt Woolley, senior vice president, director of syndications and placement
• Brian Mulligan, senior vice president, senior banker institutional financial sponsors
• Jorge Garcia, senior vice president, senior banker institutional financial sponsors
• Mariano Perez, senior vice president, senior banker capital placement
• Steven Mueller, vice president, senior associate syndications
• Tyrone Kee, vice president, senior associate institutional financial sponsors
• Charles Groeschke, vice president, capital markets portfolio risk officer
• Adam Grossel, vice president, capital markets portfolio risk officer