You Want to Get Into Swiss Investment Banking?
Let’s Make it Happen.
Why Learn From Me?
Meet Nico — the guy who used to decide whether interns got their offer. Now I help you become one of them.
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.
But I’ve sat in your exact seat, thinking about getting into IB one day. I didn’t start at the top. I failed my Gymnasium entrance exam at 12. Later, I fought my way up, eventually graduating #1 from my Banking & Finance Bachelors at UZH, completing a double Master's degree (HSG MBF & Bocconi IM cum laude), and landing a full time offer at UBS without a single IB internship on my CV, mentoring 50+ juniors entering the industry. Since deciding to leave IB to pursue entrepreneurship, 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
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
Practical shortcuts, 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
Nico consistently took the time to explain assignments thoroughly, even on very busy days. His mentoring created an environment where I felt encouraged to ask questions and deliver my best work.
Norina T.
UBS
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 is one of the few people I’ve worked with, about whom I could not think of a single bad thing. He combined technical excellence with genuine care for development and was an invaluable mentor during my internship.
Daniel A.
Ex-BofA, ex-UBS
Choose Your Path
Or You Can Start for Free
Your IB Starter Pack
A focused, practical toolkit to help you get moving fast.
CV Formatting Essentials
Structure and formatting rules Swiss bankers expect.
The "ACR" Bullet Framework
An easy structure to instantly improve your CV bullets.
LinkedIn Checklist
Photo, headline, summary basics.
Elevator Pitch Skeleton
The core 3 step structure.
Want the Full 20+ Page Version?
The complete Ready to Apply Pack includes templates, examples, recruiter-level checklists, and everything you need to polish your application.
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 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 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.
In 2025, I stepped out of banking and launched a cigar brand, trained martial arts across South America, and taught at HSG and Bocconi. That’s where I saw the same problem I once had: students lack practical preparation. NeverBanked is the system I wish I had — built from real experience and real recruiting insight.
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Start Your IB Journey With Clarity, Skill & Confidence
