Mr. Curl, a longtime company executive, led negotiations on all of the bank’s recent mergers and is best known for his deal-making skills. In recent weeks, he represented the bank in its negotiations to return taxpayer money.
The bank expects to repay its $45 billion in bailout funds this week, after it raised nearly $20 billion in the private market last week. The bailout had been a stumbling block in the search for a chief, as some outsiders were wary of leading a bank still tethered to the government. Now, the bank’s board may reapproach some of those who were hesitant.
A person close to the board said some members knew about Mr. Cuomo’s concerns with Mr. Curl, but do not think they represent legal exposure for Mr. Curl.
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