Jacob Zils

Jacob Zils is a Finance student at Fordham Gabelli School of Business, expected to graduate in May 2027. Currently serving as a Distressed Debt Trader at Argo Partners since January 2025, Jacob specializes in originating, negotiating, and closing distressed debt trades while effectively navigating corporate hierarchies. Additionally, Jacob works as a Desk Assistant in Residential Life at Fordham University, focusing on maintaining secure environments in student housing. Previous roles include Co-Head Coach at Lake Minnetonka Sailing School, Assistant Manager at West Marine, and various student consultant positions where Jacob led projects analyzing fertilizer consumption, audience segmentation for NBCUniversal, market assessments for travel at Pique Travel Design, and developing market entry strategies for Molly Fuller Design in Latin America. Educational credentials include a high school diploma in International Business from Minnetonka Senior High School and a certificate from VANTAGE.