So you want to get into Swiss Investment Banking? Let’s actually make it happen.
Why Learn From Me?
Meet Nico — the guy who used to decide whether interns at UBS got their offer. Now I help you become one of them.
I’ve sat in your exact seat, thinking about the ultimate goal of getting into IB one day.
In the UBS Large Cap Coverage team, I managed the junior recruitment process, staffed & trained interns, built from scratch & taught a internal 10 week development program, and saw first hand why some interns get offers…
and why even more don’t. I didn’t start at the top. I failed my Gymnasium entrance exam at age 12.
Two years later I fought my way to the top, eventually graduating #1 from my Banking & Finance Bachelors at UZH, completing a double Master's degree (HSG MBF valedictorian & Bocconi IM cum laude), and landing a full time offer at UBS despite not having done a single IB internship before, mentoring 50+ juniors entering the industry.
Since deciding to leave the industry to pursue my own entrepreneurial path, I have been guest lecturer at both HSG and Bocconi.
Everything I teach inside NeverBanked comes from this mix of struggle, discipline, and real banking experience.
What NeverBanked Does
A Complete System to Help You Perform Like a Top Tier Analyst in Switzerland
Most students get lost in theory or stuck watching US focused tutorials that don’t reflect the Swiss market. NeverBanked bridges that gap.
Clarity
Understand What Really Matters
Learn how Swiss bankers think, communicate, evaluate candidates, and decide who gets the offer.
Skill
Learn the Tools Analysts Actually Use
Slides, technicals, communication, task management, and practical IB workflows.
Execution
Apply Everything Immediately
Templates, checklists, drills, interview frameworks, and selective 1:1 coaching.
Real Interns. Real Feedback.
50+ Interns & Analysts Mentored — Here’s What They Say
As my line manager, Nico consistently gave honest, actionable feedback. His training program helped me bridge the gap between theory and real IB execution.
Yanic T.
UBS
I still apply Nico’s frameworks today. His mentorship was key to my development.
Timoteo S.
J.P. Morgan
Nico accelerated my learning curve and helped me build confidence in real corporate finance tasks.
Heinrich B.
KPMG
As an intern, Nico’s guidance helped me build the skills and confidence needed to transition successfully into a full-time analyst role. He was always available, precise in his feedback, and genuinely invested in my development.
Caitlin H.
UBS
Highly practical, highly valuable. Nico’s guidance was one of the best training experiences I’ve had.
Kevin L.
Rothschild & Co
Nico’s clarity, structure, and feedback changed the way I worked. His guidance made a measurable difference during my internship.
Daniel A.
Ex-BofA, ex-UBS
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CV Formatting Essentials
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Photo, headline, summary basics.
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The core 3 step structure.
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My Path To Investment Banking
I didn’t grow up on a textbook IB path. I failed my Gymnasium entrance exam, moved to the US, came back barely passing probation, and slowly fought my way up — from a Muay Thai fight in Thailand at 18 to leading soldiers ten years older than me as a Swiss Army officer at 19.
During my first years at university, I had no idea what IB was. I just worked hard, graduated top of my Banking & Finance class, and won the KPMG International Case Competition (Swiss finals + 2nd globally), which opened the door to internships across tax law, blockchain, finance and eventually Deal Advisory in Chile.
When I finally aimed for IB, I realized quickly: the interviews were brutal and far beyond university theory. So I learned how to storytell my unconventional background into a clear IB narrative, studied relentlessly, and slowly turned rejections into multiple offers — choosing UBS Zurich, where I later became intern staffer, line manager, and creator of a 10 week training program still used today.
In 2025 I stepped out of banking to build, teach, and explore — launching a cigar brand, training martial arts across South America, and teaching at HSG and Bocconi. That’s where I saw the same problem I once had: students lack practical, insider preparation.
NeverBanked is the system I wish I had — built from real experience, real pressure, and real recruiting insight.
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