Tarik Dalton
About Tarik Dalton
Tarik Dalton is the Managing Director at Kennedy Lewis, having joined in 2023 after extensive experience in finance, including roles at Goldman Sachs and Silverback Asset Management.
Tarik Dalton at Kennedy Lewis
Tarik Dalton joined Kennedy Lewis in 2023 as a Managing Director. Kennedy Lewis is known for its strategic investments in middle-market companies. Dalton's role involves overseeing key financial initiatives and contributing to the company's overall growth strategy. His extensive background in finance and investment management equips him with the expertise required for driving the firm's objectives forward.
Previous Roles at Goldman Sachs and Silverback Asset Management
Before joining Kennedy Lewis, Tarik Dalton served as Managing Director and Head of Leveraged Finance Desk Research at Goldman Sachs, where he focused on high-yield and leveraged loan markets. Prior to his tenure at Goldman Sachs, he was Managing Director and Head of Business Development at Silverback Asset Management. In these roles, Dalton enhanced the financial strategies and business prospects of these leading organizations.
Leadership at the North Carolina Department of the Treasury
From 2012 to 2018, Tarik Dalton was a Senior Advisor to the CIO and Director of Multi-Strategy Investments at the North Carolina Department of the Treasury. He managed a portfolio of approximately $3 billion, focusing on diverse alternative investments. His responsibilities included overseeing investment strategies and ensuring the portfolio's alignment with the department's financial goals.
Career Beginnings and Roles at Credit Suisse
Dalton began his career as a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers, gaining valuable experience in financial consulting. He later served as a Director at Credit Suisse in the Leveraged Finance Group from 2005 to 2012. At Credit Suisse, Dalton specialized in distressed credit analysis across various sectors, contributing to the firm's evaluation and management of credit risk.
Educational Background and Board Membership
Tarik Dalton holds a BA in Economics-Philosophy from Columbia University and an MBA from The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. His strong academic background supports his professional expertise in financial management. Additionally, Dalton serves on the Next Generation Advisory Board at The Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he contributes to the school's strategic planning and outreach initiatives.