Larbi Benslimane

Larbi Benslimane has extensive experience in the finance and real estate sectors, currently serving as Partner, US Real Estate Credit at Leste Group since August 2020, where responsibilities include origination and execution of private credit and structured real estate investments. As Co-Founder and President of Lendmarq since October 2017, Larbi has contributed to the growth of one of the fastest-growing residential lending platforms in the US. Previous roles include Associate at Rialto Capital, focused on distressed real estate assets, and Investment Professional at HAS Capital, specializing in structured credit investments in the manufactured housing industry. Earlier career highlights include a Senior Consultant position at KPMG US, where quantitative and operational risk management for financial institutions was emphasized. Larbi's foundational finance experience began with internships at Breakwater Trading, Societe Generale, and BNP Paribas, alongside an academic background including a Bachelor of Science from Bradley University and a French Baccalaureat.