Julian Mayer '28

Biography

Julian Mayer ‘28 is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Philosophy and a minor in French. Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, he is interested in developing an interdisciplinary perspective that combines business, philosophy, and the liberal arts. At Notre Dame, Julian is a member of the Sheedy Family Program, where he engages with questions of ethics, leadership, and the role of business in society. He is also involved with the Investment Club, Wall Street Club, Student International Business Council, Notre Dame Philosophy Club, and Notre Dame Philosophy Mentorship Program.

Julian has pursued professional experiences at the intersection of finance and law. He has managed a personal investment portfolio since 2020, conducting fundamental analysis and developing long-term investment theses. In summer 2025, he worked as a Corporate Banking Intern at Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz in La Paz, and in 2026, he worked as a Legal Research Intern at Bufete Aguirre, Quintanilla, Soria & Nishizawa, conducting legal research and assisting with memoranda, due diligence, and commercial agreements. Outside the classroom, Julian competed internationally in fencing, reaching World No. 29 in junior saber in 2023 and earning a bronze medal at the 2022 Junior Pan American Fencing Championships. He also competed in debate and coached younger students in public speaking and argumentation. He has practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2024 and played classical piano since age five. He is trilingual in Spanish, English, and French.

Looking ahead, Julian is interested in career paths at the intersection of finance, law, philosophy, and public affairs, with a particular interest in questions of judgment, ethics, and decision-making.