Flynn brings over 25 years of expertise in private equity and corporate development to the role, transitioning from his previous position as a managing director at G2 Capital Advisors. Based in New York, he will oversee a team tasked with expanding the bank’s footprint beyond its established mid-cap franchise. The initiative reflects a broader trend among major Wall Street firms that are aggressively investing in new talent and client coverage ahead of a projected surge in dealmaking activity through 2026.

The new division will operate through a network of regional hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York. Leadership support includes Arash Farin, who joins as a managing director from Centerstone Capital, and Jamie Eastham, appointed as executive director. Initial operations will concentrate on business services, consumer and retail markets, and diversified industries.